Car manufacturer Seat offers customers live stream tours of vehicles after coronavirus shuts showrooms – The Sun

04/13/2020

CARMAKER Seat has responded to the closure of its showrooms by providing tours of their model range from workers’ driveways.

The company's Live Showcase service, introduced in 2019, enables customers to speak with a dedicated expert and experience the vehicle they are interested in, all without having to leave their home.

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The vehicle tour would normally take place in a dedicated retailer space, but with showrooms shut following government advice to prevent the spread of Covid-19, SEAT’s team has relocated the service to their homes.

Through 4G capability and video technology, an expert will connect with customers and livestream their model of choice via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device, enabling them to experience the car on their terms.

These driveway walkarounds are designed to give potential customers an up-close view of their potential next car, with six hosts currently providing live demonstrations of the Arona, Ateca, and Tarraco models.

The tours are also available to existing customers who may have questions about their current SEAT, including how to use certain features and accessories.

Over the last week, since the service went fully remote, the team have already handled almost 200 calls from the safety and security of their homes.

Richard Harrison, managing director of SEAT UK said: “At SEAT, we live by the mantra of ‘We not Me’ and Live Showcase is a perfect example of how we’re adapting to ensure our customers remain supported and our team remain safe and well at home."

Here’s how the service works:

Visit www.seat.co.uk and click the ‘Live’ pop up (bottom right of the screen)
Enter your phone number to get an immediate call back or to schedule an appointment for a date/ time that is convenient for you
An expert will connect with you on their mobile, tablet, or desktop via video feed
The SEAT expert will demonstrate the vehicle of choice, talking through everything from performance of the car to infotainment settings

If interested, you can also be guided through a step-by-step configuration process

The service is available Monday- Friday from 11:00- 21:00 and Saturday- Sunday from 11:00- 19:00.

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