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Pothole damage leaves £1.3bn vehicle repair bill

The cost of repairs to vehicles suffering pothole damage over the past 12 months has been revealed in new research published by Kwik Fit.

31 Mar

Change MOT to reflect emissions from electricity generation

The way the MOT measures emissions from EVs has been criticised for not taking account how the electricity used to charge the vehicle has been generated.

10 Feb

Europcar strikes solus tyre deal with Kwik Fit Fleet

Europcar Mobility Group UK has agreed a solus tyre agreement with Kwik Fit Fleet to enable Europcar customers to access a self-serve tyre replacement facility.

Europcar 17 Dec

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

The Government has announced that mandatory MOT tests for cars, motorcycles and vans in England, Scotland and Wales will be restarted from August 1.

30 Jun

SMR fleet figures show industry is ‘returning to work’

But Epyx warns fleets to ‘take care' as evidence emerges of "serious" component failures, alongside flat tyres and batteries, after vehicles have stood idle.

5 Jun

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that more than 3m (3,025,345) cars and vans had their MOT extended since March 30.

29 May

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

New research by Kwik Fit has revealed that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the roads as lockdown begins to ease.

26 May

Battery failures double with vehicles standing idle

Kwik Fit also reports that the number of fleet vehicles, such as company cars, requiring new batteries rose by around 10% compared to the same period last year.

6 May

Potholes: Vehicles face £1.25bn repair bill

The average bill for each of those motorists affected over the last year was £115, covering repairs to components such as tyres, suspension and wheels.

24 Mar

Kwik Fit Mobile7 tyre-fitting service expansion continues

Coronavirus: Kwik Fit sees spike in mobile tyre-fitting bookings

Tyre retailer Kwik Fit has introduced social distancing measures for its mobile fleet operators as interest in the service has risen due to coronavirus.

20 Mar

Kwik Fit technician working on a vehicle

Kwik Fit agrees fleet contract with Lex Autolease

Kwik Fit has agreed a six-year deal with Lex Autolease, the largest deal by value and forecast tyre volume that Kwik Fit has ever secured with a leasing company.

10 Feb

Kwik Fit extends sole-supply contract with Alphabet

Kwik Fit awarded three-year Alphabet contract.

15 Jan

Just one quarter of drivers know legal minimum tyre tread depth

Tyre tread depth causing confusion for UK motorists.

24 Oct

Kwik Fit says tyres important for EV performance

The company says tyre replacement decisions and driving style will be key to limiting tyre consumption during an electric model’s fleet life.

25 Sep

Kwik Fit finds more than 1m drivers have had a crash while using phone

More than 2.7 million drivers have had a collision or veered off the road in the past two years because they were distracted by their mobile phone, research by Kwik Fit has found.

2 Aug

Kwik Fit Mobile7 tyre-fitting service expansion continues

Kwik Fit has expanded its ‘Mobile7’ operation and plans to continue rolling out the tyre-fitting service throughout 2019.

17 Jun

Kwik Fit wins three-year sole supply tyre contract with SG Fleet UK

Kwik Fit has won a three-year sole supply contract with SG Fleet UK for the provision of tyres and associated products.

27 Feb

WLTP vehicle protocol could end trend for larger wheels, says Kwik Fit

Future fleet and manufacturer wheel and tyre choices could be influenced by the introduction of the Worldwide harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, says Kwik Fit.

15 Jun

Communication over MOT changes critical for fleets to avoid breaking the law, says Kwik Fit

Communication and clarity with company car and van owners and drivers will be more critical than ever with this month’s introduction of MOT changes, says Kwik Fit.

3 May

Do you have the ‘right’ tyre type on your vans and trucks?

John Lewis speaks to industry professionals to offer fleets some guidance and asks which is best, cheap upfront or longer life?

SMR 17 Apr

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Pothole damage leaves £1.3bn vehicle repair bill

Change MOT to reflect emissions from electricity generation

Europcar strikes solus tyre deal with Kwik Fit Fleet

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

SMR fleet figures show industry is ‘returning to work’

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

Battery failures double with vehicles standing idle

Potholes: Vehicles face £1.25bn repair bill

Coronavirus: Kwik Fit sees spike in mobile tyre-fitting bookings

Kwik Fit agrees fleet contract with Lex Autolease

Kwik Fit extends sole-supply contract with Alphabet

Just one quarter of drivers know legal minimum tyre tread depth

Kwik Fit says tyres important for EV performance

Kwik Fit finds more than 1m drivers have had a crash while using phone

Kwik Fit Mobile7 tyre-fitting service expansion continues

Kwik Fit wins three-year sole supply tyre contract with SG Fleet UK

WLTP vehicle protocol could end trend for larger wheels, says Kwik Fit

Communication over MOT changes critical for fleets to avoid breaking the law, says Kwik Fit

Do you have the ‘right’ tyre type on your vans and trucks?

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Kwik Fit - Page 2

Pothole damage leaves £1.3bn vehicle repair bill

Change MOT to reflect emissions from electricity generation

Europcar strikes solus tyre deal with Kwik Fit Fleet

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

SMR fleet figures show industry is ‘returning to work’

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

Battery failures double with vehicles standing idle

Potholes: Vehicles face £1.25bn repair bill

Coronavirus: Kwik Fit sees spike in mobile tyre-fitting bookings

Kwik Fit agrees fleet contract with Lex Autolease

Kwik Fit extends sole-supply contract with Alphabet

Just one quarter of drivers know legal minimum tyre tread depth

Kwik Fit says tyres important for EV performance

Kwik Fit finds more than 1m drivers have had a crash while using phone

Kwik Fit Mobile7 tyre-fitting service expansion continues

Kwik Fit wins three-year sole supply tyre contract with SG Fleet UK

WLTP vehicle protocol could end trend for larger wheels, says Kwik Fit

Communication over MOT changes critical for fleets to avoid breaking the law, says Kwik Fit

Do you have the ‘right’ tyre type on your vans and trucks?

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