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All repairs are completed within a single day at a location of the fleet decision-maker or driver’s choosing.

O'Donovan Waste Disposal’s drivers will be using CheckedSafe app for carrying out daily checks across its fleet of 90 HGVs.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched online Service Care maintenance plans for customers via a new dedicated website.

Future fleet and manufacturer wheel and tyre choices could be influenced by the introduction of the Worldwide harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, says Kwik Fit.

Changes to the way the MOT works are allowing some garages to 'hold motorists to ransom’, says vehicle ownership and maintenance specialist MotorEasy.

The number of business drivers claiming damages attributed to potholes has risen by 40% since 2016.

At the recent Fleet News roundtable, delegates discuss GDPR and exchange views on the rapidly changing area of vehicle safety features. By Sarah Tooze.

One in 20 drivers admit to having permanently ‘misplaced’ their car keys and 6% of these say they actually managed to do this twice, reports the RAC.

Revive has welcomed Ian Wetherell to its network of accredited repairers.

Paying the cost of vehicle repair or insurance excess is just the tip of the iceberg, with the true cost of a collision being much greater. Andrew Ryan reports

Axis Fleet Management has launched a new mobile maintenance division to service its UK-wide customer base, headed by newly appointed Ian Ashman.

John Lewis speaks to industry professionals to offer fleets some guidance and asks which is best, cheap upfront or longer life?

Tyre, brake, clutch and road surface wear also play a significant part in the production of microscopic particles that can invade the body’s vital organs. By James Gordon

The new generation of all-season tyres could offer fleets all the benefits of winter tyres but without the drawbacks. Andrew Ryan reports

Kinesis has announced that it clocked up 2 billion vehicle tracked miles since its launch in 2015.

Vehicle cleaning company LPW Europe have announced the opening of their online shop, which will provide LPW Fleetsales cleaning products.

Vehicle leasing companies can offer an off-the-shelf service, maintenance and repair (SMR) solution for customers who lease cars and vans without maintenance.

Allianz’s collaboration with IVR (Institute of Vehicle Recovery) to deliver free EV and hybrid training marks an “industry first” and creates skills benchmark.

Central England Municipals – trading as M6 Commercials - has been fined after an apprentice suffered head injuries while working on a commercial vehicle.

Auto Windscreens has reduced its rates for recalibrating the sensors used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) by 12%.

By developing a tyre-management strategy, Ashcourt Group has saved 20% on running costs with local Continental tyres dealer, Adams Tyres.

Fleets took ‘safety first’ approach after leasing companies issued weather warning.

National Windscreens has taken a role in a new European-wide initiative to create higher standards for calibration of windscreen-mounted cameras used in ADAS.

Improving the communication of contentious fair wear and tear rules between leasing companies and fleet operators was top of the agenda at a recent meeting of industry trade bodies.

Renault Trucks has introduced a two-year warranty with no mileage restrictions on parts fitted through an authorised dealer workshop.

The damage caused to vehicles from potholes over the past year is a 34% increase on the £684m repair bill in 2016.

Six in 10 (61%) drivers would choose to have their car serviced at an independent garage instead of a franchise dealer if the price was identical.

The new ‘driver portal’ launched today by Agnew Corporate designed to assist customers on the road.

Rupert Armitage been on a steep learning curve at Auto Windscreens, but his root and branch change is delivering results. Gareth Roberts reports

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CD Salvage Auction has seen a record number of vehicles sold in January, marking the best sales month in 20 years.

Thirteen has slashed its fleet acquisition and operating costs by 30% - amounting to around £200,000 a year - as a result of working with Venson.

Digraph has announced the opening of 16 new branches in six months in an “industry shake up”.

Arval has announced a range of new offers for fleet decision-makers and their employees after reporting record-breaking growth in its global risk fleet.

Vehicle tracking solution Trakm8 Prime has expanded its offering to include the company’s RoadHawk dashcams.

It has teamed up with garages to provide 10% off service, maintenance and repair bills, including glass and tyres, when using the hybrid Allstar Plus Visa card.

Highway Care and Aftercare Response partnership offers customers extended three-year warranty.

Systems that mitigate driver errors and prevent accidents are now available on almost seven in 10 new cars, according to the SMMT and JATO Dynamics.

Fleets could be faced with having to use significantly smaller dealer networks in the future after UK automotive executives said they expect almost half of all car dealerships will disappear in less than a decade.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has decided to maintain the first MoT at three years, rather than four years, due to safety concerns.