September 2014

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    Brake best practice guide covers maintenance for fleets

    The guidance, which includes a case study on how Speedy Services – winner of a Brake Fleet Safety Award for its safe vehicles – keeps its vehicles on the road, is published through Brake's Fleet Safety Forum, in conjunction with the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE).

 In 2012 (most recent data available), vehicle defects contributed to 2,123 […]

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    National Grid signs deal with Total Accident Management

    The three-year contract will see Total provide a complete incident and claims management service to include managing repairs, hire vehicles, glass repair and replacement. Once the contract is fully live Total will also implement its mobile repair service and work with National Grid to identify other cost-saving initiatives.  All mobile phone users will receive access […]

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    Blunham Dairy signs supply deal with Burnt Tree’s Refrigerental

    The vehicles have been leased on a two-year fix and flex rental deal. According to Stephen Armiger, transport manager at Blunham Dairy: ‘For several years now, we have used an alternative vehicle supplier for our transport fleet requirements, however, following Burnt Tree’s recent move into temperature controlled vehicle rental, we decided to run with their […]

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    32% of MOT failures caused by simple-to-fix faults

    When Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles examined the most common causes of all MOT test failures it found that, in most cases, simple things such as faulty bulbs, too little tyre tread, or even empty windscreen washer fluid bottles were to fault. A further quarter of failures are caused by brake and suspension wear (15.3% and 14.2%) […]

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    ATS Euromaster opens new flagship service centre in Wales

    Located on Mold Road and directly opposite Wrexham FC, the new site replaces the company’s previous centre on Dolydd Road. The flagship facility offers an extended range of services for businesses and private motorists. As well as traditional tyre and fast-fit work, technicians can carry out vehicle health checks, fault diagnostics and scheduled maintenance servicing […]

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    Alphabet’s Paul Hollick moves over to The Miles Consultancy

    Hollick began his fleet career at Inchcape Fleet Solutions where he was head of finance & IT for four years before joining Alphabet in 2007. In his new role, he takes responsibility for TMC's strategic development, its direct and indirect sales channels, product innovation and product development. He will also play a key role in […]

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    New DVLA licence checking service set to meet fleet needs, say ACFO members

    Held in London, the hour-long one-to-one workshop gave ACFO members the chance to put the “Share My Driving Record” (SMDR) web-based service through its paces, with attendees having applauded its ease of use, straight-forward navigation and functionality as well as suggesting a number of enhancements that the DVLA pledged to take on board. The DVLA […]

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    Intelligent Telematics sets up installation & support service

    Dubbed Intelligent Installations, the new service will not only provide ongoing support to Intelligent Telematics, but also work with leading UK organisations including mobile networks, vehicle leasing specialists and aftermarket businesses operating within the fleet marketplace. Based in Whyteleafe, Surrey, the company provides a managed support solution that use a network of established regional specialists […]

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