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Fleets urged to be more cautious of vehicle roadworthiness as the coronavirus lockdown means some key maintenance and inspections will be deferred.

The UK vehicle leasing company is working to support a number of key businesses, including some of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and medical supply companies.

FleetCheck and Driving for Better Business have released a new series of video guides called the COVID-19 Transport Toolkit.

Fleets should not overlook the SMR advantages mobile mechanics can offer during the coronavirus pandemic, says Epyx.

Fleet operators and company car drivers can access emergency vehicle repair and maintenance services as some garages and workshops remain open during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Company car and van drivers are being urged to step up maintenance checks as the fleet industry adapts to life under lockdown.

Nissan dealer, Chorley Group, ‘wants to thank NHS staff and care workers’ by halving the cost of car repairs and servicing.

The average bill for each of those motorists affected over the last year was £115, covering repairs to components such as tyres, suspension and wheels.

Workshops need to accelerate training so SMR staff are capable of working safely and swiftly.

By Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

RS Connect has set up a training initiative to address safety and a lack of skills among engineers in the hybrid and electric vehicles sector.

UK smart repair network Revive has completed its largest resale to date, with its Luton franchise changing hands for a record sum.

ARI is continuing to expand its Masterserve garage repair network in the United Kingdom, with 76 garages added during 2019.

End of contract fair wear and tear damage charges for cars have reduced in the past 12 months, FN50 data suggests.

The RAC saw a 20% upturn in pothole-related breakdowns in the last quarter of 2019, compared to the same period the year before.

Rivus Fleet Solutions – previously BT Fleet Solutions – made the announcement just a few days after revealing that its CEO, Henry Brace, had left the business.

Downtime has a negative effect on the operation of a business, with tyres one of the factors which can influence the time a vehicle spends off the road.

Caldicot Group expands from Wales to England.

Tyre tread depth causing confusion for UK motorists.

Epyx’s 1link Service Network service, maintenance and repair platform has recorded its 100 millionth fleet transaction today.

This short film looks at the benefits of service, maintenance and repair services provided by Alphabet.

Fleet managers have been praised for educating drivers around the use of AdBlue, but the AA says education must continue.

The AA has agreed a three-year partnership with Uber to give 65,000 licensed private hire drivers access to its breakdown cover.

AA’s expert locksmiths will unlock the secrets to the organisation’s specialist Key Assist capabilities.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a suite of enhanced online service plans through its upgraded website.

Automotive data experts at HPI crunched the numbers to reveal that minibuses top the chart of vehicle types most likely to have a mileage anomaly.

Trakm8 reports increasing demand from leasing companies for its Connectedcare vehicle health platform, which can help prevent breakdowns.

Study shows how connected vehicles and advanced analytics can make travelling in cities safer by making relatively simple improvements to roads and junctions.

Fleet Assist has expanded with its brand new Huntingdon-based office.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is opening a £348 million funding competition to help improve local roads over the next four years.

Fix Auto UK has acquired Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay - the second independent accident repair centre it has bought.

Two councils - Mid-Devon District Council (MDDC) and Exeter City Council (ECC) - have joined forces for the first time to source vehicles.

Current uncertainty in the fleet market should be seen as an opportunity for procurement departments to rethink supply chain strategies and reshape their fleet policies.

Fleet and procurement managers are underestimating the complexities of selecting a vehicle livery partner, according to PVS Fleet Solutions.

National Windscreens has expanded its training school network, with the opening of a new training centre in Peterborough.

National Windscreens has been awarded the contract for windscreen repair, replacement and ADAS calibration on the 5,000-vehicle fleet run by Addison Lee Group.

Activate Group Ltd (AGL) has launched a new body shop division called Activate Accident Repair that will see it invest £3 million in five centres over the next 12 months.

Connectivity, electrification and autonomy have major implications for tyre technology. We find out how two tyre makers are meeting the challenge head-on

More than half (52.7%) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report.

A free online service, maintenance and repair (SMR) portal is being offered by Fuel Card Services to its 55,000 customer organisations plus all businesses across the UK.