The service is designed to manage the labour-intensive job on members’ behalf, ensuring that their business is operating legally whilst providing immediate benefits from time and cost savings. Commenting on the service, Sam Law, general manager – FTA Affinities, said: ‘Companies using the FTA Driver Licence Checking Service are kept constantly informed of all relevant […]
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Long gone are my days of frequenting breakers’ yards to pick up parts for whatever old wreck I was driving around in at the time. Mind you, I did accompany a friend to one recently and noted that whilst hi-viz jackets are now mandatory, two chaps were still working underneath a car which was perched […]
Under the deal, businesses can lease a POD point charging unit, have it installed professionally and gain immediate access to the Pay-as-you-Go facilities for less than £50/month, with the firm saying that charging points normally cost over £1,000 + VAT including installation and three-year warranty. As well as the low-cost benefits, the business model has […]
Outlining the findings, MyCarCheck.com’s LCV expert, David Hill, said: ‘Our highly desirable choice this month is the Volkswagen Transporter Kombi, with a 102 or 140bhp engine. Crew cab and double cab vans are in demand at the moment as people want them to take the children on camping holidays and all the stuff that goes […]
Attached to the windscreen by adhesive pads and hardwired to each vehicle’s battery, the units record video footage but also monitor driving styles and speeds. The data, stored on a secure SD card, can be reviewed at any time, as and when required. Commenting on the partnership, Auto Windscreens’ managing director, Chris Thornton, said: ‘Driving […]
The warning comes from Brake as it reports that a survey conducted held with Direct Line has found an alarming level of ignorance and complacency about the dangerous effects of many prescription and over-the-counter medications on driving. The research found that one in six (17%) admit either ignoring warnings not to drive or not checking […]
The showcase highlighted many technologies that support remarketing in areas such as pre-sale and sales channels, retail support services and the provision of data and insight. But despite strong innovation on show, delegates were advised that more could be done to join-up, share data and drive efficiencies across the sector. ‘It's been wonderful to see […]
A new vehicle livery template will also enable signage to be easily fitted by body repairers. Euro Car Parts has a fleet of more than 2,200 vans operating from more than 160 outlets in the UK. Commenting on the deal, Tony Shearer, head of operations at Euro Car Parts, said: 'It is vital that our […]
Launched by MobileWorxs, VisWorxs is intended to provide accurate and efficient examination of any fleet vehicle to ensure adherence to safety legislation and standards. VisWorxs is user configurable to allow clients to create any number of vehicle daily walk around checks and manage them across multiple depots, ensuring the fleet […]
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Peugeot has unveiled a revised Boxer van range, promising lower fuel consumption and emissions, improved specifications including standard ESP and a more durable body structure with more robust wear components. Boxer represents around 25% of Peugeot’s rapidly growing UK van sales and retains its four load lengths, three roof heights and eight load volumes of […]
