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Fleet Assist extends long-term partnership with Alphabet

Fleet Assist has won a new long-term agreement with Alphabet for the provision of service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network management services.

13 Jan

Fix Auto forms strategic alliance with Industry Insights

Fix Auto UK has announced an alliance with consultancy-business Industry Insights, in order to further develop its product offering to the UK motor market.

5 Jan

Accident repair company fined for failure to comply

An accident repair company has been fined after it failed to comply with an improvement notice.

11 Dec

MPs unaware of lack of regulation in vehicle repair sector

Almost one in five MPs believe all technicians in their local garage are qualified to work on today’s vehicles, according to the IMI.

20 Oct

More than half of drivers 'take three months to get vehicle faults checked'

More than half of British drivers don't get problems with their cars checked until three months after they have appeared, according to a new survey.

18 Sep

The Business of…Managing Uptime, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans

In this special report, Commercial Fleet offers insight on how minimising vehicle off-road time can save a business money, improve customer loyalty and boost its reputation.

SMR 17 Sep

Lack of SMR strategy has 'huge detrimental effect on fleet performance', warns BT Fleet

Too many companies overlook the importance of a service maintenance and repair (SMR) strategy, at a 'huge detrimental effect on fleet performance', according to BT Fleet.

1 Sep

Electric vehicles offer big SMR cost savings

With fewer moving parts to maintain, fleets could cut their SMR bill by up to 40% by running an EV versus a diesel or petrol car.

Costs & incentives 12 Aug

Fleet Assist gives Renault dealers insight into corporate SMR booking challenges

Fleet Assist gave Renault dealers an insight into the challenges faced when company vehicles are booked into their workshops at an aftersales working party.

5 Aug

DPF warning light may not always be a DPF issue, says reconditioning parts specialist

A flashing diesel particulate filter warning light does not always mean there is a problem with the DPF; it could be triggered by a number of different issues.

SMR 31 Jul

Safety concerns over chancellor's four-year MOT budget proposal

The fleet sector is divided over a Government proposal to raise the first MOT test for cars from three to four years from registration.

28 Jul

Less than half of company car drivers see maintenance as own responsibility

Only 42% of company car drivers see maintenance of their vehicle as their own responsibility, according to a survey by Venson.

16 Jul

Drivers heart of fleet operation for Countrywide Farmers

Regular servicing and daily inspections for vans result in SMR and fuel savings, says Darren Moor

SMR 22 Jun

British Bodyshop Awards recognise Fix Auto UK

Fix Auto UK is celebrating after the network scooped three awards at the British Bodyshop Awards, held at the Battersea Evolution recently.

27 May

Vehicle downtime costing small firms £500 a day

RAC Business has launched a new feature as part of its Onward Travel cover.

26 May

Prestige Fleet Servicing expands network

Prestige Fleet Servicing, provider of vehicle SMR, is to expand its network of fleet service centres by 30% by the end of the year.

20 May

Small businesses facing 'big' SMR costs

Small businesses are spending on average almost £1,700 every year maintaining each of their company cars, according to new research.

14 May

FTA Benchmarking: managing VOR

Effectively managing your VOR time can minimise disruption and save money

SMR 20 Apr

Independent Garage Cooperative introduces In2-Connect online system

The Independent Garage Cooperative (IGC) network has introduced the In2-Connect online electronic trading platform for vehicle maintenance transactions.

20 Apr

Van fleets drive new standards for SMR

Increased demands from growing LCV fleets have forced manufacturers, leasing companies and independents to up their game on service, maintenance and repair

Fleet procurement 10 Apr