Further details of FCM's deal with NatWest Group Vehicle Services emerged this week - three weeks after it was revealed that the two companies had signed a contract under which FCM would maintain the bulk of NatWest's 12,000-strong fleet (Fleet News October 11).

The deal involves the provision of maintenance management and driver administration. FCM technicians will pre-authorise maintenance work on NatWest cars from their Solihull headquarters, ensuring rigorous cost-control has been satisfied. Vehicle administration duties such as the issuing of tax discs and recharging of motoring fines will be handled by FCM.