WAI vehicle sanitiser kit enabling garages to trade safely
WAI’s new vehicle sanitiser kit has received universal praise from independent garages, who are using the kits to enable them to trade safely during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hayley Pells of Avia Autos, Automechanika Birmingham Garage of the Year, said: “I’ve got mine. Thank you for putting this together. How do we fit parts if we can’t do it safely?”
This was echoed by Vic Clarke, owner of AutoCentre Rushden, who said: “We’ve promoted the kit’s use on our local area’s Facebook page, and we have already had six MOTs booked in because of this. It adds confidence to our team and customers.”
WAI has used its global supply chain to source products the automotive aftermarket requires to keep business moving, bringing a high-level, non-corrosive vehicle disinfectant cleaner, STERI-7, to market.
It is important that technicians have access to the appropriate equipment to reassure customers that the vehicle has been thoroughly disinfected before handing it back.
STERI-7 is a global brand used by Government facilities, and technicians simply need to spray the ready-to-use disinfectant inside the vehicle and close the doors.
A few seconds later bacteria, viruses and spores on that surface will be eradicated up to 99.99%.
Once it has been left to dry, a reactive barrier is created on the surface, which will then regenerate to give up to seven days’ added protection.
The product has been tested, and is effective against many commonly occurring bacteria, yeast and viruses that are known to be highly transmissible and can result in infections and illnesses.
Technicians are recommended to use 50ml per use, meaning there is enough per kit for 100 vehicles. The STERI-7 vehicle kit also comes complete with a five-litre pump sprayer, 100 ‘This vehicle has been sanitised’ stickers and a pack of 10 disposable masks.
WAI has also been able to source and donate much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) to charities, hospices and hospitals across the UK.
Richard Welland, WAIglobal UK managing director said: “It’s thanks to a massive collaborative effort from many people and companies that we are able to offer this kit to garages to enable them to trade safely and efficiently. We’re delighted about the effect it is having and how garages are using it to promote their compliance with social distancing measures going forward.”