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Activate Accident Repair opens Warrington centre

Activate Accident Repair has opened a new body shop in Warrington, giving it a total of four sites.

7 Jun

Seat and Skoda offer extended aftercare package for older cars

Seat and Skoda have launched a new 'All-in' aftercare plan for vehicles aged three to six years.

4 Jun

SMR warning for fleets as semiconductor crisis causes vehicle delays

Fleet decision-makers are being warned fleet maintenance will require greater attention with lengthening delays to new car and van deliveries.

1 Jun

New 10-year warranty for Toyota cars and vans

Used vehicles traded privately or from other outlets are eligible, potentially enhancing the residual value (RV) performance of cars and vans when defleeted.

Toyota 1 Jun

SMH Fleet Solutions recruiting 130 technicians to meet 'record demand'

SMH Fleet Solutions is recruiting more than 130 technicians across the UK to meet the demand for its services as the market accelerates after lockdown.

safety and risk management 27 May

Use your tyre policy to cut fleet emissions

Combining the right products with in-life management can reduce the environmental impact of a fleet’s tyres.

SMR 24 May

ARI launches new fleet management divisions in restructure

ARI has announced it has undergone a major restructure in the way it offers fleet management services, following the expansion of its leasing portfolio.

Fleet procurement 20 May

Octopus appoints Fleet Assist and FMG

Octopus Electric Vehicles has appointed Fleet Assist to help manage its electric vehicle (EV) fleet and support its servicing, maintenance, and MOT requirements.

20 May

Drivetrain components behind majority of SMR disputes

Vehicle drivetrain components were the source of more than half (58%) of the service, maintenance and repair disputes in Q1, new data shows.

27 Apr

SMH Fleet Solutions to speed up refurbishments with ADAS investment

SMH Fleet Solutions is speeding up refurbishments with a six-figure investment in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration equipment and training.

safety and risk management 26 Apr

Updated: Rivus Fleet Solutions owner Aurelius buys AutoRestore

The owner of Rivus Fleet Solutions has bought AutoRestore from Belron International for an undisclosed sum.

1 Apr

Rivus plots course to be 'strongest player in the market'

After an initial focus on costs and processes, the company says ‘now is the time for growth’

Business profiles - supplier 31 Mar

Paul Holland, managing director for UK Fuel at Fleetcor

The importance of correct vehicle maintenance during an economic downturn

Paul Holland, managing director for Fuel at Fleetcor, explains the importance of vehicle maintenance during an economic downturn.

31 Mar

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

Number of cars missing MOT test exipiry by more than three weeks triples

The number of cars that have missed their MOT test expiry by more than three weeks has tripled during the last six months.

MoT 26 Mar

Car battery failure increases by a third during lockdown

The likeliness of a car needing a new battery due to failure has increased by a third, according to TrakM8.

23 Mar

BVRLA launches new electric vehicle training courses

Two new electric vehicle training courses have been launched by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)

electric and hybrid vehicles 19 Mar

Workshops face influx of cars and vans this spring

Autodata is warning fleet operators that have their own workshops of an influx of vehicles this spring, with March expected to be the most popular month for vehicle servicing and repairs.

24 Feb

Fleet Assist wins three-year RCI contract

Fleet Assist has secured a three-year contract with RCI Financial Services to support the SMR needs of its fleet of more than 12,500 vehicles.

Fleet Assist 19 Feb

Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions

A record number of vehicles – almost 1.3 million – failed their MOT last year, because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, new data suggests.

MoT 28 Jan

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Activate Accident Repair opens Warrington centre

Seat and Skoda offer extended aftercare package for older cars

SMR warning for fleets as semiconductor crisis causes vehicle delays

New 10-year warranty for Toyota cars and vans

SMH Fleet Solutions recruiting 130 technicians to meet 'record demand'

Use your tyre policy to cut fleet emissions

ARI launches new fleet management divisions in restructure

Octopus appoints Fleet Assist and FMG

Drivetrain components behind majority of SMR disputes

SMH Fleet Solutions to speed up refurbishments with ADAS investment

Updated: Rivus Fleet Solutions owner Aurelius buys AutoRestore

Rivus plots course to be 'strongest player in the market'

The importance of correct vehicle maintenance during an economic downturn

Pothole damage leaves £1.3bn vehicle repair bill

Number of cars missing MOT test exipiry by more than three weeks triples

Car battery failure increases by a third during lockdown

BVRLA launches new electric vehicle training courses

Workshops face influx of cars and vans this spring

Fleet Assist wins three-year RCI contract

Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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Activate Accident Repair opens Warrington centre

Seat and Skoda offer extended aftercare package for older cars

SMR warning for fleets as semiconductor crisis causes vehicle delays

New 10-year warranty for Toyota cars and vans

SMH Fleet Solutions recruiting 130 technicians to meet 'record demand'

Use your tyre policy to cut fleet emissions

ARI launches new fleet management divisions in restructure

Octopus appoints Fleet Assist and FMG

Drivetrain components behind majority of SMR disputes

SMH Fleet Solutions to speed up refurbishments with ADAS investment

Updated: Rivus Fleet Solutions owner Aurelius buys AutoRestore

Rivus plots course to be 'strongest player in the market'

The importance of correct vehicle maintenance during an economic downturn

Pothole damage leaves £1.3bn vehicle repair bill

Number of cars missing MOT test exipiry by more than three weeks triples

Car battery failure increases by a third during lockdown

BVRLA launches new electric vehicle training courses

Workshops face influx of cars and vans this spring

Fleet Assist wins three-year RCI contract

Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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