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Connected car data proposals could threaten fleets’ SMR choice

BVRLA labels proposals for manufacturers to collect and store data from connected vehicles, and only release it if there is an agreement, “very dangerous”.

13 Jun

Call for more road investment as pothole-related breakdowns rise

Few signs of improvement although RAC Pothole Index is at its lowest for years.

12 Jun

Wessex Fleet awards management service contract to FMG

Wessex Fleet has awarded FMG with a contract to provide incident management services for 800 vehicles.

7 Jun

Thatcham calls for new thinking to halt spiralling cost of repair

With the average repair bill rising by 32% in the past three years, concerns are mounting around the challenge of repairing ADAS, new materials and a lack of skills.

6 Jun

Leasing companies urged to ‘up their game’ on big data analysis

The dynamics of the fleet leasing market are changing thanks to the potential ‘big data’ is providing through the growth in connected cars.

1 Jun

Windscreens: Fleet industry needs to work together to maximise the safety benefits of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

By Jeremy Rochfort, national sales manager, Autoglass

26 May

Aftersales charters: Service guaranteed?

Many manufacturers make a number of aftersales promises through fleet charters. But what do they cover? Christopher Smith reports

SMR 25 May

Royal Mail fleet director Paul Gatti (left) collects the trophy from Zenith commercial director Ian Hughes

Fleet News Awards 2017: Cost Saving Initiative Of The Year - Royal Mail (workshop projects)

Royal Mail has made savings by taking a holistic view of the fleet and identifying how it could do things differently rather than simply adapting existing policies. It is a massive organisation but that doesn’t hold it back when it comes to implementing new ideas; it is constantly trialling and testing solutions.

16 May

Tyres: Time for change

Determining the optimum time to replace tyres can have significant cost, safety and compliance implications for fleets. Ben Rooth reports

SMR 9 May

Different approaches to influence driver behaviour

Some take the telematics combined with rewards route, others feel that ‘stick’ works better than the ‘carrot’ when trying to get drivers to check their vehicles

Telematics 20 Apr

Drivers rely on third-parties for ‘basic’ vehicle maintenance

More than a third (38%) of UK drivers aged between 45 and 55 confess that they don’t feel confident changing a tyre on their vehicle, a survey suggests.

12 Apr

Running a successful in-house workshop

Many fleets avoid dealer workshops and repair their vans and trucks at their own facilities instead. We ask why this works for them and what tips they have for others considering a similar approach

SMR 14 Mar

Michelin: No compromise tyre will offer year-round mobility for van fleets

A car tyre certified for winter use, Michelin’s CrossClimate will extend productivity and safety benefits to vans later this year

SMR 9 Mar

The Fuelcard Company launches Service+ service, maintenance and repair solution

Commercial fuel card reseller The Fuelcard Company has launched Service+, a system for booking vehicle service, maintenance and repair at local garages.

24 Feb

Be clear over windscreen sensor recalibration

The growth in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) means fleet managers should review their glass policies. Ben Rooth reports

SMR 23 Feb

Catering Academy appoints Prestige Fleet Servicing to handle SMR work

Catering Academy has appointed Prestige Fleet Servicing to handle all the servicing, maintenance and repair work for its mixed fleet of 50 vehicles.

5 Dec

Premium, mid-range or budget, which tyres are best?

Tyres are estimated to make up around one-third of a fleet manager’s maintenance budget. Andrew Don speaks to the experts about the benefits and drawbacks of different cost options

SMR 18 Nov

Franchise or independent: The great SMR debate

Fleet managers can use franchised main dealers or independent garages when it comes to service, maintenance and repairs. But should they choose between them or opt for both?

SMR 12 Oct

Real world fuel economy: how far can you go?

How far will a car realistically go on a full tank of fuel? Most fleet operators will know it isn’t as far as manufacturers lead you to believe in their advertising.

SMR 9 Aug

Tusker to offer both franchised and independent SMR options

Tusker wants to offer fleets a choice between franchised dealers and independents for servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR).

25 Jul