FLEET Show 2001 will open with a bang at London's Alexandra Palace on Tuesday as exhibitors swing into action to make this year's event the best show ever. One of the big-hitters out to attract fleet managers to its stand is Manheim Europe, which will use a Ferrari F355 GTS to prove the benefits of its vehicle refurbishment service Manheim Magic.

Part of Manheim Magic is paintless dent removal and John Bailey, Manheim Europe chief executive, was one of the first to test the service on a car that will have pride of place on the firm's stand. Every day at the show, the firm will draw winces from car lovers by putting a new dent in the Ferrari, which will then be removed by its experts. Guests at the show will also have the chance to win a drive in the Italian sports car.

The show promises to pull in record crowds at its new location, with a host of UK vehicle debuts and service company product launches. If you don't have a ticket, call the hotline, 0870 4294376, or simply turn up and register on the day.