In an effort to help buy-here, pay-here dealerships as well as other finance companies in the subprime space, PassTime on Tuesday introduced SurePass Installation Solutions, a full service installation program for its GPS and telematics solutions. 

The company explained the installation program will offer three levels of service and will be available in conjunction with PassTime products as well as a stand-alone offering.  The nationwide program will give customers access to hundreds of certified installers for mobile, on-site and fixed location options. 

“The SurePass Installation Solutions product will fit perfectly in the PassTime offering.  From banks, finance companies and credit unions which do not have installation locations to pre-loading franchise lots without tying up internal resources, SurePass Installation Solutions will meet a wide variety of customer needs,” PassTime chief operating officer Chris Macheca said.

“Full-service installations are something PassTime has been working on for some time and we are excited to offer this to our customers,” Macheca continued.

In order to deliver PassTime’s SurePass Installation Solutions, PassTime has acquired an equity stake in Sure-Trac.

“We’re excited about the recent equity position acquired by PassTime and what our combined products and services will bring to the industry,” said David Wonner, president and chief executive officer of Sure-Trac.

The company stated that SurePass Installation Solutions is available now and that additional details will be available in the coming weeks. 

“SurePass also provides additional services like vehicle equipment validation and visual electrical observation, giving indirect finance companies validation about the vehicles they finance,” said Kevin Carr, vice president of financial services for PassTime. 

“We hear from our finance companies how valuable this service has been by eliminating concerns of improper installations and confirming the device will perform as expected,” Carr added.