Fert Recyclage, Scancube and Tchek launch RECHECK© to ensure the reliability of reused automotive parts

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EQUIP AUTO Trade Show, October 2025

Fert Recyclage, Scancube and Tchek.ai join forces to revolutionize the sale of spare parts from the circular economy with RECHECK©

Paris – Fert Recyclage, a key player for over 40 years in the recycling and recovery of cars, motorcycles, trucks, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment, has announced a strategic partnership with Scancube, a specialist in visual capture systems, and Tchek.ai, an expert in artificial intelligence applied to vehicle inspection.

This alliance aims to offer buyers of second-hand spare parts an unprecedented level of transparency and trust, in order to encourage the adoption of reused parts (PRE – pièces de réemploi) within a circular economy approach.

The solution, born from the synergy of these three areas of expertise, has been named RECHECK© and has already won the Innovation Awards from Auto Recyclage magazine.

An automated and reliable experience for reused parts, powered by imaging and AI technologies, to meet market demands

In the United States and in several Northern European countries, reused parts (PRE – parts from the circular economy) account for up to 25% of components used in automotive repairs. In France, the average is only around 6%. Yet the benefits of using PRE are undeniable, socially, economically, and environmentally.

This lag in adoption is partly due to a lack of trust from both professionals and consumers regarding the reliability and quality of reused parts. The key to overcoming these doubts lies in the objectivity and transparency of information about the condition of the distributed part.

This is precisely what RECHECK© offers, by combining:

• The dismantling expertise of Fert Recyclage, a group of vehicle recyclers with over 40 years of experience
• A high-definition, 360° product photography solution from Scancube
• An AI-powered analysis system trained on thousands of vehicles, developed by Tchek.ai

This chain of expertise and technologies enables each part to be precisely qualified, any potential defects to be identified, and reliable information to be provided to buyers  all accessible directly online.

The goal? To boost trust in the quality of reused parts (PRE) by offering a transparent, comprehensive, and objective view of their condition. This is made possible through automated image capture, AI-powered analysis, and the delivery of a detailed report helping to promote the use of second-hand parts as a first-choice solution for vehicle repairs.

“With this collaboration, we’re offering both consumers and professionals complete transparency on the quality of recycled parts. It’s a decisive step toward accelerating the transition to a circular economy in the automotive sector,” says Lionel Crozes, Director of the Fert Recyclage Business Unit.

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RECHECK©: An agile POC across 11 dismantling centers

The RECHECK© solution is currently being gradually rolled out across all 11 Fert Recyclage dismantling centers, with the ambition of becoming a benchmark tool in the European second-hand spare parts market.

The proof of concept (POC) is being implemented in an agile way  through incremental development, iterative testing, and continuous adaptation  at each center. This includes training teams on new processes, gathering and analyzing feedback from both internal teams and the end users of the solution: repair professionals.

The website refert.fr will be the first second-hand parts distribution platform to feature the RECHECK© report directly on its product pages. This report includes the following key elements:

• Number of damages detected by the AI
• Photos of the damages captured by Scancube
• Severity of the damages
• Estimated repair time
• Condition score of the part (from 1 to 5 stars)

Once the POC is completed, the solution will be ready to go to market, backed by tangible results demonstrating that providing transparent information about the condition of a part from the circular economy (PIEC) is a powerful driver for encouraging the use and purchase of reused parts (PRE).

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KEY INFORMATION

Market
The European market for reused automotive parts is experiencing strong growth: valued at €7 billion in 2023, it could reach €23 billion by 2034, according to Roland Berger (as cited by Xerfi).

Value Proposition of the Solution

• For parts producers: fast diagnostics and traceability
• For distributors: reliability and transparency, improved customer experience, fewer returns
• For end customers: trust in second-hand purchases
• For body shops: an opportunity to showcase their expertise in sustainable repairs
• For insurers: promoting the use of reused parts (PRE) in repairs as a reliable and long-term solution
• For repair experts: impartial and transparent repair estimates using PRE
• For the environment: using PRE helps reduce the carbon footprint of producing and importing new parts

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About Fert Recyclage

For over 40 years, the Fert Recyclage Group has been shaping the automotive recycling industry.
Founded in 1983, this independent, family-owned company has established itself as a key player in the recovery of end-of-life vehicles and the production of reused parts (PRE).

With 11 certified centers, operations in 27 departments, and over 75,000 reused parts sold in 2023, the group brings unique expertise as both a producer and distributor allowing full control over the entire value chain.

In 2025, the Group marks a major milestone by launching Refert.fr, a dedicated brand under its FERT RECYCLAGE business unit, aimed at both professionals and the general public. Its clear ambition: to promote the use of reused automotive parts.

Press contact
Virginie Meyer – v.meyer@fertrecyclage.com – +33 6 47 52 94 74

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About Scancube

A French pioneer in automated image capture for e-commerce, industry, and now the automotive recycling sector (ELV – End-of-Life Vehicles), Scancube designs and manufactures smart photo studios that produce high-quality 2D, 3D, or 360° visuals in just a few seconds.

Its patented automated photography technology and integrated software solutions simplify the creation of consistent, fast, and ready-to-use visual content.

Working with major players in retail, automotive, logistics, and recycling, Scancube supports the digitalization of visual processes with a focus on efficiency, traceability, and transparency.

As part of the RECHECK© project, Scancube brings its expertise to the ELV industry by providing the 360° imaging technology. This innovation ensures faithful visual rendering of each part, complete visual traceability, and objective valuation of reused parts benefiting both recyclers and body shops.

Press contact
y.cantournet@scancube.com

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About Tchek.ai

Tchek is a French company specializing in AI-powered vehicle inspection solutions. Its proprietary technology, ALTO AI, enables faster, more reliable, and more transparent inspections. ALTO AI can detect damages, assess their severity, estimate repair costs, and generate inspection reports  whether conducted remotely or on-site.

Tchek is deployed across distribution networks, marketplaces, financial services, insurance companies, and fleet managers. With a 95% user satisfaction rate and damage detection accuracy of up to 95%, Tchek’s remote Self-Inspection solution is now a European market leader.

Among its clients: Toyota France, Emil Frey, CGI Finance, BCA Remarketing, and Volkswagen Financial Services France.
www.tchek.ai

Press contact
Tchek: press@tchek.ai