Ogilvie Fleet extends its SMR contract with Fleet Assist

Ogilvie Fleet has extended its SMR contract with Fleet Assist, as it enters the seventh year of working with the firm.

The agreement will run into 2026, as Ogilvie’s operations team continue to use Fleet Assist’s network of 5,200 garages, which incorporate franchised and independent dealers as well as fast fit centres and mobile workshops.

Ogilvie, like many contract hire providers, has seen the demand for zero and low emission cars continue to rise as businesses start to transition their fleets.

Almost 80% of Ogilvie’s new vehicle orders in 2022 have been for EVs and hybrids, which is another reason Fleet Assist continues to expand its network of ‘EV ready’ dealers. This currently stands at 4,228 garages, 82% of its network.

“Fleet Assist is continually one step ahead of the curve when it comes to SMR and is why we have had such a long and successful working relationship. Its EV network is second to none and is an integral reason we have extended our contract as more customers onboard EVs and hybrids,” explained Ogilvie Fleet’s head of operations Gavin Clisby.

“We are proud of the fact we run the most extensive and progressive SMR garage network in the fleet industry. Every day we are looking to further grow the network’s capabilities with EVs a major focus. We support our garages with their move to servicing electric vehicles, whilst ensuring they stay focused on the substantial number of diesel and petrol vehicles still on the road,” explained Karen Ewer, Fleet Assist’s head of business development.