July 2015

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    Selsia to exhibit at Van Fleet World LIVE

    Fleet decision makers will have the opportunity to discuss the range of repair management services Selsia offers with experts at the Show. These include 24 hour, 365 days assistance, nationwide recovery, online repair management, estimate governance, parts procurement, safe, guaranteed repairs to cars, vans and trucks, central invoicing, re-homing, vehicle logistics and salvage management services. […]

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    Relative Groundwork claims productivity boost of 210% with Fleetmatics

    Founded in 2002, Relative Groundwork has attended planned maintenance services and responsive repairs at over 250,000 homes across London and the South East. It employs 45 people and serves a variety of customers including councils, schools, housing associations and private homes. Initially a groundwork company specialising in patios, drives, roadways, concreting and fencing, Relative Groundwork […]

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    Budget decision to freeze fuel duty is "common sense"

    “The Chancellor has listened to the voice of industry by keeping fuel duty at current levels, which is to be welcomed," commented James Hookham, FTA’s deputy chief executive. "However, the Government has emphasised that its primary objective is to protect the UK economy.  We believe that reducing fuel duty would make a huge contribution to this objective […]

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    Budget 2015: Overview

    Fuel Duty In his speech, Mr Osborne said fuel duty would be frozen for the rest of this year in line with the Budget in March but did not announce a further cut. The statement follows warnings from organisations across the country that an increase would impede UK plc. Paul Lippitt, principal consultant at Lex […]

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    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles strengthens fleet team

    In her new position at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Ms Perry will be leading a team of area fleet managers with a focus on building stronger customer relationships, developing new relationships with the brand and providing an excellent customer care experience. Commenting on her appointment, Chris Black, head of fleet at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: "Tracey […]

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    New dates for VAN Fleet World ‘Live’ event!

    The event will now take place on Friday 23 October in the stunning new ArenaMK in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, some two weeks later than previously advertised. Show director and organiser Jerry Ramsdale explained: “When the venue holders contacted us to say that a new and better date had suddenly become available, we jumped at the […]

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    Chancellor warned to cut fuel tax or face the consequences

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says falling fuel prices have been a major factor in the country’s recovery.  But high taxes mean transport operators haven’t benefited, with only a 13% cut in prices at the pump despite a 43% drop in world oil prices.    FTA chief executive David Wells last week wrote to George […]

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    Dent Wizard orders new mobile workshops through Fleet Alliance

    The latest workshops are long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Vito vans, supplied by Midland Truck and Van, and are part of a larger fleet of around 60 light commercial vehicles used by Dent Wizard technicians to provide smart repairs for customers across the country. Dent Wizard managing director, Phil Newstead said: “As pioneers of smart repairs in […]

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