Opel Ireland has confirmed that it's gearing up to be able to supply thoroughly cleaned and disinfected cars through its dealer network, once the coronavirus restrictions begin to lift.
Safety should be at no cost to consumers
The company has put together a contract with Sanity Systems, a cleaning and disinfection specialist that works with the HSE among others. It's going to ensure that all new and used Opel vehicles supplied through the dealer network will be deep-cleaned before they're handed over for test drives, or to new owners. Opel says this cleaning will be at no extra cost to the consumer.
According to Opel: "Even in normal conditions, vehicle interiors, upholstery and child seats attract and absorb odours, bacteria, particles and allergens. Sanity Systems employs portable devices to deep clean surfaces using ozone gas, scientifically killing 99 per cent of bacteria and viruses present in vehicles and in the air conditioning system. This proven technique significantly reduces the spread of disease and helps protect public health."
Post-lockdown re-opening
James Brooks, Managing Director at Leeson Motors, Opel Importer in Ireland, said: "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and we recognised very quickly, during our business continuity planning, that in order to be best prepared to reopen our network post lock-down, we needed to put in place extra controls to protect our customers and employees in this time of uncertainty. The Opel dealer network has been charged with putting in place stringent measures to ensure social distancing and hygiene protocols are adhered to in their premises, post lock-down, and engaging Sanity System's expertise and knowledge has indeed brought us further comfort."
Deep cleaning on the interior
He continued: "The Opel dealer network of Ireland is currently preparing to re-open to those customers, post lock-down, who need us for their parts or servicing requirements, and these customers will be offered a deep clean of their vehicle, following any repair work. Essentially, our preventative measures will instil a little more confidence when they visit their local Opel Dealer to enjoy a test drive in the future."
Opel says that Sanity Systems' techniques can even clean right down into the hard-to-reach nooks and crannies so common on the inside of cars.