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One-in-four drivers suffer pothole damage to their vehicle

Punctures are the most common problem reported, followed by wheel damage and broken suspension springs.

potholes 12 Aug

two mechanics working on car

Steer Automotive Group buys Komoo to bolster repair network

Steer Automotive Group has acquired Komoo and its network of fleet repair sites to strengthen its position in the UK market.

SMR 6 Aug

‘Postcode lottery’ for electric vehicle technicians

There are 58,800 technicians now qualified to work on electric vehicles, according to the latest EV TechSafe certification data.

SMR 6 Aug

Fleet briefs: Latest from FMG Repair Services, Targa Telematics, Surecam, Inseego, Fuel Card Services, Switch, VRA, 3Dtracking and Queclink

The latest industry news, including FMG Repair Services upgrades its mobile repair vans with vehicle diagnostics and ADAS recalibration equipment.

Fleet Management 1 Aug

two mechanics working on car

Fleets should consider independent suppliers to save money, says Mercia

Mercia Fleet Management claims fleets can save money, reduce vehicle downtime and get a more personalised service by employing local independent suppliers.

SMR 30 Jul

Fleets urged to unlock tyre savings with real-world data

In one recent tyre spend analysis, i247 Group found savings in excess of £1 million.

Tyre Management 18 Jul

two mechanics working on car

Fleet car part price rises revealed in new Epyx data

Analysis of prices paid by fleets for parts over the past four years reveals how they have increased at different rates according to the type of car.

SMR 17 Jul

Prohire invests in new vehicles and mobile technicians

Prohire has invested in new recruits and vehicles to expand its mobile technician service nationwide.

SMR 16 Jul

Autoglass rolls out new technician training for electric vehicles

The new programme, which began earlier this year, will see all technicians complete the Institute of the Motor Industry EV level III accreditation.

Autoglass 11 Jul

Criminal investigation into fleet vehicle maintenance fraud

One former and one serving officer are being investigated in relation to alleged fraud linked to the maintenance of Staffordshire Police fleet vehicles.

SMR 3 Jul

Mechanic inspects a vehicle on a ramp with a torch

Rivus demise “inevitable” after network was cut (video)

Writing was on the wall for company when it slashed its network of garages after losing a major contract with BT.

Fleet News at 10 webinars 3 Jul

Rivus HGV ditches name to become Pullman again

Rivus HGV will revert to using its Pullman name after sister company Rivus Fleet Solutions called in the administrators last week.

Rivus Fleet Solutions 27 Jun

Illegal ‘chop shops’ used to strip and dismantle stolen cars shut down

Joint operations between Tracker and the police uncovered 55 illegal ‘chop shops’ that were being used to strip and dismantle stolen cars.

Tracking 26 Jun

Holman wins £16m National Highways fleet management contract

The new three-year deal comes after its previous fleet management provider, Rivus Fleet Solutions, called in the administrators on Friday.

National Highways 25 Jun

Rivus appoints administrators | Staff transferred to Met Police

Financial difficulties have forced Rivus Fleet Solutions into administration with directors failing to find a viable alternative for the business.

Rivus Fleet Solutions 24 Jun

Pothole payouts double but councils reject ‘most’ claims

Compensation paid by councils to motorists suffering pothole damage to their cars surpassed £1 million last year, new research suggests.

potholes 20 Jun

‘Unroadworthy’ daily rental vehicles delivered to fleets

Fleets are being delivered daily rental vehicles with safety issues, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 18 Jun

UK automotive industry facing “critical” skills gap

The next Government is being urged to tackle a growing skills gap in the UK’s automotive sector by GSF Car Parts.

SMR 14 Jun

Pothole repair bill hits £474m as parties urged to fix UK’s roads

All political parties are being urged to prioritise potholes after damage to vehicles from poor road surfaces hit £474 million last year.

potholes 10 Jun

Fleet briefs: Latest from Arval, Autoglass, FleetCheck, FMG Repair Services, Mercia Fleet Management, Steer Automotive, Motus and Novuna Vehicle Solutions

The latest fleet industry news, including Motus Commercials has become the latest partner to join Novuna Vehicle Solutions’ approved network.

Fleet Management 7 Jun

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