Based in the North West with offices in Widnes and Salford, Fabrifen previously owned its vehicles outright, but the ageing fleet brought about a number of problems, including an increased requirement for service, maintenance and repair (SMR), and a reduction in reliability. As such, it turned to Northgate to provide a more flexible and reliable vehicle offering.
Fabrifen has been able to save more than £6,000 a year thanks to the reduction in maintenance, acquisition and administration costs brought about by Northgate’s all-inclusive package.
Tony Ross, managing director of Fabrifen, said: “During our shutdown period over Christmas, Fabrifen saves approximately £1,925 thanks to the flexibility of being able to off-hire vehicles without penalty. Replacing our ageing vehicles with new ones has improved fuel consumption by 10%, which equates to more than £350 per month.”
The new solution also fits in with Fabrifen’s rapid growth, which has resulted in its customer base and service requirements expanding.
Ross added: “Northgate’s SMR package has reduced maintenance bills and its widespread branch network has helped us to access vehicles quickly when new contracts are won on a more national level.”
