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Traffic Wales patrol cars operated without MOTs for two months

Three Traffic Wales patrol vehicles were operated for up to two months earlier this year without a valid MOT certificate, following an 'administrative error'.

6 Jul

Managing uptime: Keeping your fleet fighting fit

Effectively managing uptime is crucial for any fleet operator, but perhaps nowhere more so than for breakdown companies and emergency services, whose vehicles are vital to public safety

SMR 30 Jun

Fleet Assist launches courtesy car scheme for independent garages

Fleet Assist launched its new courtesy car programme to independent service outlets at its biennial open day.

29 Jun

IMI calls on Leave campaign to clarify future of block exemption for independent garages

The IMI is asking the Leave campaign to explain how it will protect independent garages if a Brexit takes place.

22 Jun

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British cars are among 'the best' maintained in the world

British cars are among the best maintained in the world, with UK fleets and motorists spending a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair.

8 Jun

Shop around for a tyre purchase plan that suits you

Tyres have a vital role to play in the smooth operation of a business and the way they are acquired can have a significant impact on fleet costs.

SMR 7 Jun

Vauxhall enhances aftersales service for fleets

Vauxhall has further developed its aftersales service for fleets with the introduction of its premium ‘SMR+’ package.

3 Jun

Small businesses lose £3,500 a year on preventable breakdowns

Small businesses in the UK say they have to deal with vehicles being out of action for almost three working weeks on average each year, due to preventable breakdowns.

26 May

Carweb launches SMR platform for fleet industry

Carweb has launched a new SMR platform called WorkProvider, which it believes will give the fleet industry an alternative to the Epyx 1link platform.

24 May

Epyx working to fully restore 1link system after outage

Epyx, provider of fleet authorisation tool 1link, is devoting 'all available resources' to fully restoring the functionality of its Service Network following a 24 hour outage.

17 May

Masternaut adds vehicle fault module to telematics system

Masternaut has added a fault code and maintenance module to its Telematics Connect modular software.

6 May

Vauxhall launches new fleet service plans and warranties

Vauxhall has improved its fleet aftersales offering with new fleet service plans and fleet warranties.

22 Apr

Ford to roll out its mobile servicing throughout UK

More than 100 units will provide convenient maintenance for both vans and cars

23 Mar

AdBlue: how it affects fleet operations

Many vehicles use the additive to comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard, but top-up intervals and costs vary massively. Christopher Smith reports

Alternative fuels 18 Mar

Into the groove: tyre management made easy

Extending the working lives of tyres – and improving their performance – can be achieved in a variety of ways. We investigate stopping distance, regrooving and minimum tread levels

SMR 10 Mar

Kwik Fit extends brake part warranty up to 24 months

Kwik Fit has doubled the fleet warranty on friction brake parts such as pads, discs and drums.

2 Mar

Independent garages aim to win more business thanks to level playing field

A level playing field in the battle for access to information will help independent garages win more business, says the Independent Garage Association (IGA).

2 Feb

Half of MOT faults could be avoided with routine maintenance

The latest MOT testing data for Great Britain has shown nearly 50 per cent of all faults found on MOTs last year could have been avoided with routine maintenance.

28 Jan

Motorists struggle with basic car maintenance

A new survey has shown many motorists don’t know how to perform basic car maintenance tasks such as checking oil and tyre pressures.

28 Jan

Keep your tyres in good condition to cut crashes

Just four patches of rubber keep vehicles on the road; looking after your tyres is vital for driver safety. Andrew Ryan and Sam Mace report

SMR 19 Jan

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Traffic Wales patrol cars operated without MOTs for two months

Managing uptime: Keeping your fleet fighting fit

Fleet Assist launches courtesy car scheme for independent garages

IMI calls on Leave campaign to clarify future of block exemption for independent garages

British cars are among 'the best' maintained in the world

Shop around for a tyre purchase plan that suits you

Vauxhall enhances aftersales service for fleets

Small businesses lose £3,500 a year on preventable breakdowns

Carweb launches SMR platform for fleet industry

Epyx working to fully restore 1link system after outage

Masternaut adds vehicle fault module to telematics system

Vauxhall launches new fleet service plans and warranties

Ford to roll out its mobile servicing throughout UK

AdBlue: how it affects fleet operations

Into the groove: tyre management made easy

Kwik Fit extends brake part warranty up to 24 months

Independent garages aim to win more business thanks to level playing field

Half of MOT faults could be avoided with routine maintenance

Motorists struggle with basic car maintenance

Keep your tyres in good condition to cut crashes

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

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Traffic Wales patrol cars operated without MOTs for two months

Managing uptime: Keeping your fleet fighting fit

Fleet Assist launches courtesy car scheme for independent garages

IMI calls on Leave campaign to clarify future of block exemption for independent garages

British cars are among 'the best' maintained in the world

Shop around for a tyre purchase plan that suits you

Vauxhall enhances aftersales service for fleets

Small businesses lose £3,500 a year on preventable breakdowns

Carweb launches SMR platform for fleet industry

Epyx working to fully restore 1link system after outage

Masternaut adds vehicle fault module to telematics system

Vauxhall launches new fleet service plans and warranties

Ford to roll out its mobile servicing throughout UK

AdBlue: how it affects fleet operations

Into the groove: tyre management made easy

Kwik Fit extends brake part warranty up to 24 months

Independent garages aim to win more business thanks to level playing field

Half of MOT faults could be avoided with routine maintenance

Motorists struggle with basic car maintenance

Keep your tyres in good condition to cut crashes

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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