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Image upload feature to speed up repair authorisation

A new document and image upload tool has been added to Epyx’s 1link Service Network E-commerce platform, offering benefits for repairers and their fleet customers.

3 Apr

Cunningham Lindsey launches fleet repair

Cunningham Lindsey has launched a motor repair network for the fleet market which includes access to 80 repair centres across the UK.

19 Mar

Average cost of repair for electrical faults rises by a third

The average cost of repairing failures caused by electrical gremlins has increased by nearly a third (32%) over the past five years for cars that are more than three-years-old, according to Warranty Direct.

18 Mar

Fleet Assist builds on contract hire partnerships

SMR network management company Fleet Assist is looking to grow its customer base of contract hire and leasing firms.

17 Mar

Volkswagen appoints Duncan Movassaghi as head of service and parts

Duncan Movassaghi has been appointed head of service and parts for Volkswagen Passenger Cars, replacing Stephen Butt who will move next month to Porsche GB as general manager - ownership.

17 Mar

Regular checks cut costs

Despite their focus on managing costs, a significant number of fleets could be doing more to reduce the need for emergency maintenance and repairs, research suggests.

10 Mar

Prestige Fleet Servicing win LeasePlan's SMR award for second year

Prestige Fleet Servicing has won LeasePlan’s SMR Supplier Excellence Award for the second successive year.

6 Mar

Sparshatts offers evening van and minibus MoTs

Van and passenger transport operators in Ashford can now get their vehicles MoT tested outside normal working hours following the launch of a new service by Mercedes-Benz dealer Sparshatts of Kent.

5 Mar

CAP Automotive acquires Derwent Management Services

Cap Automotive has acquired Derwent Management Services in a move that it says will strengthen the quality and breadth of its data and services to fleets, manufacturers and consumers and give the business a foothold in mainland Europe.

19 Feb

Service plans: how they can save fleets money

More than three-quarters (77%) of fleets would like to see all manufacturers offer pre-paid service plans, according to a Fleet News poll.

SMR 6 Feb

Revive technicians achieve advanced technical training

A group of 15 Revive technicians have taken their technical expertise to a higher level, attaining the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) in cosmetic vehicle repair.

4 Feb

Brake calls on fleets to ensure mechanics are trained and qualified

Brake, the road safety charity, has published a new report for fleet managers on maintaining safe vehicles, which concludes they must do more to ensure that mechanics are fully qualified and their skills are kept up to date.

16 Dec

SMR: Choose your smart repairer wisely

Mark Llewellyn, managing director, Revive! UK, says inappropriate use of a smart repair is a major reason why jobs go wrong.

12 Dec

Tyre labelling: has it worked?

It’s a year since the EU launched its tyre labelling system, we investigate what impact it is has had on tyre decision-making.

SMR 3 Dec

Fleet Assist appoints Vincent St Claire as commercial director

Outsourced service maintenance and repair (SMR) network management company Fleet Assist has appointed Vincent St Claire as its commercial director.

29 Nov

Stop-start systems now covered by Autodata

Autodata has expanded its content to enable workshops to service stop start systems.

27 Nov

Corporate drivers to look at local garages for Small Business Saturday

Businesses should support their local independent garage on Small Business Saturday, says independent garage scheme Trust My Garage.

27 Nov

Ford fleet customers to gain Blueservice aftersales benefits

Ford has extended its BlueService package to fleet customers, ensuring that companies with a fleet of 25 or more Ford vehicles receive dedicated aftersales support.

20 Nov

SMR: Equipping dealers to service EVs

How manufacturers are making sure cars with electric power stay on the roads.

Insight & policy 4 Nov

Pullman Fleet awarded Asda maintenance contract

Pullman Fleet Services, the maintenance division of Wincanton,has been appointed by Asda to look after 1,800 of its home delivery vehicle fleet.

4 Nov

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Image upload feature to speed up repair authorisation

Cunningham Lindsey launches fleet repair

Average cost of repair for electrical faults rises by a third

Fleet Assist builds on contract hire partnerships

Volkswagen appoints Duncan Movassaghi as head of service and parts

Regular checks cut costs

Prestige Fleet Servicing win LeasePlan's SMR award for second year

Sparshatts offers evening van and minibus MoTs

CAP Automotive acquires Derwent Management Services

Service plans: how they can save fleets money

Revive technicians achieve advanced technical training

Brake calls on fleets to ensure mechanics are trained and qualified

SMR: Choose your smart repairer wisely

Tyre labelling: has it worked?

Fleet Assist appoints Vincent St Claire as commercial director

Stop-start systems now covered by Autodata

Corporate drivers to look at local garages for Small Business Saturday

Ford fleet customers to gain Blueservice aftersales benefits

SMR: Equipping dealers to service EVs

Pullman Fleet awarded Asda maintenance contract

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

SMR - Page 35

Image upload feature to speed up repair authorisation

Cunningham Lindsey launches fleet repair

Average cost of repair for electrical faults rises by a third

Fleet Assist builds on contract hire partnerships

Volkswagen appoints Duncan Movassaghi as head of service and parts

Regular checks cut costs

Prestige Fleet Servicing win LeasePlan's SMR award for second year

Sparshatts offers evening van and minibus MoTs

CAP Automotive acquires Derwent Management Services

Service plans: how they can save fleets money

Revive technicians achieve advanced technical training

Brake calls on fleets to ensure mechanics are trained and qualified

SMR: Choose your smart repairer wisely

Tyre labelling: has it worked?

Fleet Assist appoints Vincent St Claire as commercial director

Stop-start systems now covered by Autodata

Corporate drivers to look at local garages for Small Business Saturday

Ford fleet customers to gain Blueservice aftersales benefits

SMR: Equipping dealers to service EVs

Pullman Fleet awarded Asda maintenance contract

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

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