VAUXHALL Master Hire has supplied seven Astras on contract hire to replace vehicles on M R Security's previously solus Ford fleet. The vehicles join the London-based company's fleet of around 25 vehicles, which has until now been made up entirely of Fords acquired through a mix of contract hire and outright purchase.

Managing director Tony Bygraves said: 'This decision is a significant change to the previous policy. Since the company started, we always purchased/hired Ford vehicles and with part of our fleet requiring replacement this year it was decided to change strategy to the contract hire scheme with an all-inclusive service and maintenance package.

Tim Lee, of Vauxhall Business User Support, said the deal was a good example of a medium-sized company being looked after by its local Vauxhall dealer, in this case Jack Brabham (Worcester Park).