August 2016

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    Enterprise Flex-E-Rent adds CoolKit refrigerated van conversions to fleet

    The rental specialist supplies a wide range of refrigerated vehicle types to many of the UK’s leading users of temperature controlled transportation.   CoolKit sales director Cameron Javed said: “We’re very pleased to have delivered this order to Enterprise Flex-E-Rent. With recent investments resulting in extra capacity, we are constantly improving our turnaround times and […]

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    CoolKit offers disconnect of Start/Stop for fridge van conversions

    Many refrigeration transportation companies suffer from the engine cutting out when the vehicle enters Start/Stop mode, which in turn shuts off the power to the temperature controlled storage at the rear of the vehicle. This can cause problems as these systems require constant power during transportation to keep them at the desired temperature. Most […]

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    Auto Windscreens selects VisionTrack telematics cameras

    Russell Hall, fleet manager at the windscreen repair and replacement company, has previously claimed a £50,000 annual reduction in insurance-associated costs last year, which he attributes largely to the introduction of similar technology back in 2012. “It is difficult to put an exact cost-saving figure on the use of cameras,” he said. “We are certain, […]

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    Yesss Electrical signs up TCH Leasing to supply full fleet

    Yesss Electrical first appointed TCH Leasing just as the company was launching in 2012. The initial contract hire agreement covered 30 vans and has saved Yesss £500,000 compared to outright purchase. Paul Holden, fleet manager at Yesss, commented: “TCH Leasing’s support has been tremendous. Instead of having to spend £500,000 on 30 vans, TCH […]

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    Mercedes-Benz Vans confirms attendance at DriveVansA2Z

    The event is designed to give van operators the opportunity to test the vehicle range. In addition to testing the vehicles on track, experts from Mercedes-Benz will be on hand to explain the added benefits available with Mercedes-Benz fleet packages. When it comes to maintaining the vehicle, there are 110 Mercedes-Benz Vans service points […]

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    Rygor appoints leadership team ahead of new flagship branch opening

    At the helm of the branch will be director responsible, Julie Steed, who will oversee the truck sales, vans sales and aftersales divisions, working with van manager, Wendy Smith, parts manager, Nigel Harding and service manager, Aaron King. A marketing professional, with a passion for driving exacting standards and delivering an exceptional customer service experience, […]

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    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles upgrades used van website

    The upgraded site is also now fully responsive, meaning it has been optimised for use via a smartphone or potable device. The improved website – www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/used-vehicles – allows customers to search from a stock of around 2,000 used commercial vehicles across the network. They can then take advantage of the new ‘Reserve On-line’ feature, which […]

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    Fleet management specialist SG Fleet acquires Fleet Hire

    Australian-listed SG Fleet Group manages a fleet of around 130,000 vehicles in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Fleet Hire, which has 60 staff, has around 6,500 vehicles. The senior Fleet Hire team of chief executive officer, Graham Hale, chief operating officer Chris Joyce, and sales director Nick Poole will remain with the business. […]

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