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Garages are using MOT changes to hold motorists to ransom, says MotorEasy

Changes to the way the MOT works are allowing some garages to 'hold motorists to ransom’, says vehicle ownership and maintenance specialist MotorEasy.

5 Jun

Nexus Vehicle Rental reveals pothole damage claims increase

The number of business drivers claiming damages attributed to potholes has risen by 40% since 2016.

17 May

Fleet News Awards finalists discuss safety and GDPR readiness at roundtable

At the recent Fleet News roundtable, delegates discuss GDPR and exchange views on the rapidly changing area of vehicle safety features. By Sarah Tooze.

10 May

Lost car keys cost £180m to replace, survey suggests

One in 20 drivers admit to having permanently ‘misplaced’ their car keys and 6% of these say they actually managed to do this twice, reports the RAC.

2 May

Revive, Ian Wetherell Revive, vehicle paint repair Yorkshire.

Revive expands Yorkshire coverage

Revive has welcomed Ian Wetherell to its network of accredited repairers.

30 Apr

What is the true cost of a collision? Experts explain

Paying the cost of vehicle repair or insurance excess is just the tip of the iceberg, with the true cost of a collision being much greater. Andrew Ryan reports

Accident Management 24 Apr

Axis Fleet Management launches UK-wide mobile maintenance division

Axis Fleet Management has launched a new mobile maintenance division to service its UK-wide customer base, headed by newly appointed Ian Ashman.

20 Apr

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

Could all-season tyres offer fleets maximum benefits with minimal drawbacks?

The new generation of all-season tyres could offer fleets all the benefits of winter tyres but without the drawbacks. Andrew Ryan reports

SMR 13 Apr

Beating micro killer menace is not just down to exhaust emissions, according to air quality Professor

Tyre, brake, clutch and road surface wear also play a significant part in the production of microscopic particles that can invade the body’s vital organs. By James Gordon

SMR 13 Apr

Kinesis clocks up 2 billion tracked miles 2018

Kinesis clocks up 2bn vehicle tracked miles since 2015

Kinesis has announced that it clocked up 2 billion vehicle tracked miles since its launch in 2015.

11 Apr

LWP Fleetcare cleaning product online shop

LPW Europe launches online Fleetsales cleaning product shop

Vehicle cleaning company LPW Europe have announced the opening of their online shop, which will provide LPW Fleetsales cleaning products.

10 Apr

Epyx 1link Service Network, Tim Meadows.

Epyx enables leasing companies to offer SMR to non-maintained customers

Vehicle leasing companies can offer an off-the-shelf service, maintenance and repair (SMR) solution for customers who lease cars and vans without maintenance.

10 Apr

Allianz Partners runs free EV, hybrid and PHEV training for independent recovery operators

Allianz’s collaboration with IVR (Institute of Vehicle Recovery) to deliver free EV and hybrid training marks an “industry first” and creates skills benchmark.

9 Apr

CV repair company fined after apprentice fractures skull

Central England Municipals – trading as M6 Commercials - has been fined after an apprentice suffered head injuries while working on a commercial vehicle.

9 Apr

Auto Windscreens cuts ADAS safety technology recalibration rates by 12%

Auto Windscreens has reduced its rates for recalibrating the sensors used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) by 12%.

6 Apr

Ashcourt Group saves 20% on running costs by switching economy tyres to Continental

By developing a tyre-management strategy, Ashcourt Group has saved 20% on running costs with local Continental tyres dealer, Adams Tyres.

4 Apr

‘Beast from the East’ not such an ill wind for insurance companies

Fleets took ‘safety first’ approach after leasing companies issued weather warning.

3 Apr

National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative

National Windscreens has taken a role in a new European-wide initiative to create higher standards for calibration of windscreen-mounted cameras used in ADAS.

28 Mar

BVRLA guides to clarify what is fair about wear and tear charges

Improving the communication of contentious fair wear and tear rules between leasing companies and fleet operators was top of the agenda at a recent meeting of industry trade bodies.

27 Mar

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Garages are using MOT changes to hold motorists to ransom, says MotorEasy

Nexus Vehicle Rental reveals pothole damage claims increase

Fleet News Awards finalists discuss safety and GDPR readiness at roundtable

Lost car keys cost £180m to replace, survey suggests

Revive expands Yorkshire coverage

What is the true cost of a collision? Experts explain

Axis Fleet Management launches UK-wide mobile maintenance division

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

Could all-season tyres offer fleets maximum benefits with minimal drawbacks?

Beating micro killer menace is not just down to exhaust emissions, according to air quality Professor

Kinesis clocks up 2bn vehicle tracked miles since 2015

LPW Europe launches online Fleetsales cleaning product shop

Epyx enables leasing companies to offer SMR to non-maintained customers

Allianz Partners runs free EV, hybrid and PHEV training for independent recovery operators

CV repair company fined after apprentice fractures skull

Auto Windscreens cuts ADAS safety technology recalibration rates by 12%

Ashcourt Group saves 20% on running costs by switching economy tyres to Continental

‘Beast from the East’ not such an ill wind for insurance companies

National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative

BVRLA guides to clarify what is fair about wear and tear charges

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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

SMR - Page 24

Garages are using MOT changes to hold motorists to ransom, says MotorEasy

Nexus Vehicle Rental reveals pothole damage claims increase

Fleet News Awards finalists discuss safety and GDPR readiness at roundtable

Lost car keys cost £180m to replace, survey suggests

Revive expands Yorkshire coverage

What is the true cost of a collision? Experts explain

Axis Fleet Management launches UK-wide mobile maintenance division

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

Could all-season tyres offer fleets maximum benefits with minimal drawbacks?

Beating micro killer menace is not just down to exhaust emissions, according to air quality Professor

Kinesis clocks up 2bn vehicle tracked miles since 2015

LPW Europe launches online Fleetsales cleaning product shop

Epyx enables leasing companies to offer SMR to non-maintained customers

Allianz Partners runs free EV, hybrid and PHEV training for independent recovery operators

CV repair company fined after apprentice fractures skull

Auto Windscreens cuts ADAS safety technology recalibration rates by 12%

Ashcourt Group saves 20% on running costs by switching economy tyres to Continental

‘Beast from the East’ not such an ill wind for insurance companies

National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative

BVRLA guides to clarify what is fair about wear and tear charges

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

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

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

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

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

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