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ATS Euromaster has seen the requirement for its mobile tyre service increase over the last two years.

Increased labour rates, long lead times for new vehicles and pressure on autumn MOT slots risks escalating SMR costs, says Venson Automotive Solutions.

The average transaction value of a service for an EV is currently about 22% less than an equivalent internal combustion engine car, new data suggests.

Fleets are being given greater control over where their cars and vans are sent for SMR with new technology being introduced by Epyx this month.

The upgraded online service booking portal features connected car functionality and proactive alerts to provide real-time service SMR notifications.

Fleets managers are being urged to monitor their grey fleets more closely for evidence of up-to-date servicing.

Tyre costs are increasing at an unprecedented rate for fleets, placing additional strain on already stretched SMR budgets, warns the i247 Group.

Days Fleet has extended its contract with Fleet Assist, for the provision of SMR services, until 2026.

Fleets could face delays with a surge in the number of vehicles due an MOT looming, according to data obtained from the DVSA by BookMyGarage.com.

With vehicle fleet operators dealing with significant delays for parts, Synetiq is suggesting green parts could provide the answer.

New data, based on hundreds of thousands of 'spot' checks carried out by Total Motion suggests that grey fleet work-related road risk is on the increase.

Simon Hill, director at Total Motion, explains why vehicles require regular safety checks with data suggesting grey fleet work-related road risk is on the increase.

GSF Car Parts has completed the total rebrand of its estate and rolled out standardised opening hours across its branch network.

The ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres has been upskilled to ensure technicians can work on both hybrid and electric vehicles safely.

Autoglass has opened four new centres in response to an increasing demand for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) recalibration services.

Zipcar has appointed Mobile Mechanic, a new service from Dropless, to maintain its fleet of car sharing vehicles.

The number of electric vehicle (EV) trained technicians has increased 4.5% since 2020 but is not enough to bridge the gap before 2030, warns the IMI.

Pressure on fleet costs is being felt across a wide range of areas, including fuel, vehicle acquisition, insurance and service, maintenance and repair (SMR).

ATS Euromaster says that identifying potential maintenance issues in advance is becoming an increasingly critical for “cost-effective fleet management”.

FleetCheck’s vehicle inspection app will receive two upgrades providing “practical and effective improvements” for fleets and their drivers.

Demand for MOT tests is expected to fall by more than a third during April and May, as a result of the six-month MOT extension granted in 2020.

A new online AI system that provides an instant decision on whether a windscreen can be repaired, has been launched on the National Windscreens website.

Penny Stoolman has been appointed managing director of Prestige Fleet Servicing (Prestige), which is part of the AA.

Automotive vacancies are at their highest level for 20 years – at more than 23,000 - accounting for approximately 4% of the workforce, new research suggests.

The latest news from the fleet industry, including the Arval’s tree-planting initiative and a solar-powered welfare van.

The servicing and maintenance of fleet vehicles is unlikely to be immediately impacted, but Fleet Assist is warning cost rises are on the horizon.

Fleet managers should use the post-pandemic period to ensure vehicles remain fit for purpose - particularly those on extended lifecycles, says ATS Euromaster.

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme has reached more than 300 approved dealers in the UK.

ATS Euromaster reports that service maintenance and repair (SMR) budgets are coming under pressure as fleets are forced to run vehicles for longer.

Three quarters (73%) of drivers say they avoid driving on the hard shoulder of a smart motorway, a new study from Kwik Fit reveals.

Rivus Fleet Solutions has made the decision to integrate Pullman Fleet Solutions and rebrand as Rivus from February 28.

The number of salary sacrifice drivers booking their service, maintenance, and MOTs online since the Covid-19 pandemic began has increased significantly.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has renewed its partnership with salvage parts specialist Synetiq and will continue to use recycled parts to repair its vehicles.

AW Repair Group (AW) has achieved ‘EV Ready’ certification across all of its sites, according to Thatcham Research.

IT development is being tailored to make journey between its providers seamless for fleets.

ATS Euromaster has secured a position on the latest Crown Commercial Service framework to offer proactive fleet management.

Greenhous has bought Heatons Truck Group for an undisclosed sum, providing the business with four more DAF locations.

Service, maintenance and repair (SMR) bookings made online by drivers of company cars and vans leased by Ogilvie Fleet have increased thanks to Epyx

The research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles suggests that, on average, 45% of vans between 3.0-3.5 tonnes fail their MOT every year.

IMI warning of shortfall in qualified electric vehicle technicians headed by Rivus as Fleet Assist warns garages to upskill employees so they are EV ready.