Wednesday, March 17th 2010
The latest fleet news
Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings
As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]
Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses
Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]
Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets
Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]
‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear
Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]
Toyota say recall programme on course
One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]
The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010
Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]
Bank of England study adds dose of realism to assessment of UK labour market outlook
Responding to today’s analysis in the latest Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin of UK labour market adjustment during the recession, the CIPD’s Chief Economic Adviser, John Philpott, says that Bank officials have produced a realistic assessment of the outlook for jobs: “The Bank of England study adds a dose of realism to the view that [...]
April’s bike tyre safety month
Free campaign materials are now available for motorcycle dealers, tyre retailers, specialist repairers and motorcycle accessory shops enabling them to participate in April’s bike tyre safety month. The campaign is being organised by leading tyre safety action group, TyreSafe, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance at this [...]
Ian Lucas plugs in to the UK’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging point
Business Minister Ian Lucas yesterday announced £8.4m funding for a new training centre for the low carbon vehicle industry, meeting students from Gateshead College who will be using it to learn new low carbon skills. The new centre will train those already working in the sector, young people and adults, and students from age 14 upwards [...]
Ebbon-Dacs warns companies of the cost of using outdated technology
Ebbon-Dacs, the Oxford-based online solutions provider, is warning companies that employing outdated technologies to source and buy their new vehicles could be costing their businesses dearly. The supplier of the fleet industry’s leading e-procurement solution, Leaselink, used by 10 of the UK’s 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies to source and procure new vehicles electronically, [...]
New LPG rental service set help businesses save
A new vehicle hire company aims to provide businesses with a low cost, low carbon vehicle hire solution. As the UK’s first all-LPG vehicle hire firm, Wolverhampton-based Auto LPG Vehicle Hire provides business customers with a range of LPG vehicles including Ford Transits and Citroen Berlingos, available for short term hire. The firm offers flexible [...]
Comment: Brake urges cross-party support on lower drink-drive limit
The Sunday Times has reported that Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, expects an official review of the drink and drug drive laws by Sir Peter North to recommend reducing the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. He said he would take this “very seriously” and added: “A strong [...]
January’s motor finance sales up almost a quarter on previous year
The latest motor finance figures from the Finance & Leasing Association showed that the return of the 17.5% VAT rate and heavy snowfall impacted on sales in January, but consumer new car finance sales were up almost a quarter on last year. Consumers bought 23% more new cars using motor finance through dealers in January than [...]
TomTom App now offers HD traffic and local search
TomTom have today announced several enhancements to its TomTom app for iPhone, including HD traffic compatibility and Local Search powered by Google. These new features hope to ensure optimal routing and an even more intuitive navigation experience. The latest version of the TomTom app (Version 1.3) can be purchased on the App Store starting today. “TomTom continues to [...]
Europcar roll out new multimedia devices to aid journey planning
Europcar is the first company in Europe to offer Microsoft Surface tables to provide its customers with a new way of planning their journeys. The first interactive touch-driven table using is being previewed at this week’s ITB Berlin fair and will be rolled out for customers over the next few weeks at Munich airport. A selection [...]
Workers in finance sector worst at falsely claiming expenses
Almost one in thirty SME employees has falsely claimed expenses according to research commissioned by fuelGenie. At a time when business profits are under immense pressure, small businesses need to have robust expense practices in place – failure to do so will have a significant impact on a company’s bottom line. Sarah Keane at fuelGenie said: [...]
UK performing relatively poorly in Europe’s jobless league table, says CIPD
Although unemployment has risen by far less than expected in the past year, a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) analysis of official Eurostat data finds joblessness in the UK to be relatively high by European Union (EU) standards. According to the CIPD the UK is no better than a ‘mid table’ performer in [...]
Comment: ASA CO2 Adverts Adjudication
The Association of British Drivers (ABD) welcomes the fact that two Government newspaper adverts have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for exaggerating the dangers of projected future climate change. The ASA have also referred the TV advert to Ofcom for potentially breaching a ban on political advertising. However, we are disappointed, but [...]
The new BMW 5 Series Touring available from September 2010
Hot on the heels of the new BMW 5 Series Saloon that goes on sale in March, BMW’s popular Touring model will reach the UK market in September 2010. It will be the fourth generation of Touring models in the 5 Series range. BMW 5 Series Touring lease prices Initially available in four derivatives, the new BMW [...]
Fleet news round-up: March 12, 2010
February registration fillip for vans February UK registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 10,348 vans and trucks registered in the month. Within that, there were 8,978 vans, up slightly, and 1,370 trucks, still well down. The rolling year total was down 32.2% to 220,521. This includes [...]
AA Risk Management Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of services to help you manage your fleet vehicle operations effectively and economically. Choose whatever combination of elements best suits your business. Costs can be tailored to fit your budget, and each part of the service can potentially save you money, as well as help to reduce hassle and increase efficiency.
The Accident Assistance Online service is designed to take all of the aggravation involved with motor claims away from the driver and minimise the disruption and upset. To provide such a complex service we maintain a nationwide network of over 800 agents for quick response vehicle recovery as well as a network of insurance-approved body repair garages. In addition we can offer national vehicle hire, motor engineering, expert medical examiners and motor claims legal experts. At Accident Assistance Online we strive for perfection. We are driving ourselves to ensure that you don't lose the drive in your life.
Britain is home to 30 million vehicles travelling 36 billion miles every year. With those numbers it's hardly surprising to hear that people report 10,000 accidents, from car park scrapes to roundabout bumps, every day. For around 5,000 motorists, it wasn’t their fault and this is where Accident Exchange comes in. Through our dedicated service centre and with our fleet of over 6,000 luxury, prestige, mainstream and commercial vehicles, we help motorists who have found themselves on the wrong end of an accident regain their mobility. If it's not your fault, you have the right to a replacement vehicle whilst your own car is being repaired or replaced and we can provide that mobility and all of the support that comes with it. We help remove the stress, we take responsibility for interacting with insurers, we organise repairs and we keep you mobile so that you are not affected by the temporary loss of your car.
Acorn Assessors Ltd are one of the leading and largest independent vehicle assessing companies in the British Isles. Acorn Assessors Ltd can provide a fully comprehensive vehicle inspection service solution, taking the stress and cost out of vehicle damage and condition assessment. Experience coupled with our focus on cutting edge technologies has helped us maintain our market leading standards. Our head office in North Yorkshire is centrally located, with 10 in house image engineers and with strategically placed field engineers giving 100% coverage of the British Isles.
The aim of ACS Vehicle Solutions is to provide the most professional, flexible and cost effective vehicle funding available for both the business and personal vehicle user. From a family hatchback to a fleet of vans, we aim to provide unparallelled service taliored to your needs. Our in house quoting systems give us access to the major finance houses allowing us to source the most competitive rates for each and every quote request. We offer free delivery anywhere on the UK mainland, and with free accident management, we look after you even if the worst should happen.
Advantage Incident Management has been designed to provide the whole range of motor accident and claims management services. It has been established by Vizards Wyeth Solicitors to complement its suite of services for new and existing clients. Following extensive research into customers' requirements and expectations, we have created a menu of services focussing on quality and professionalism, all using best-in-class suppliers. Advantage Incident Management provides a comprehensive solution for both fleet and private vehicle management, with the added benefit of health and safety advice and the legal support to all claims processes.
Alphabet is one of the top ten fleet management companies in Europe operating in 15 countries. We combine extensive automotive and financial services knowledge to optimise the efficiency of your fleet. Our personal approach, combined with our product knowledge and advanced online programmes, ensures transparency and makes us a reliable partner for clients all over the world. Alphabet offers a comprehensive portfolio of fleet products, with a broad selection of funding solutions, along with maintenance, fleet management, fuel management, accident management, risk management and vehicle rental.
The Arnold Clark Organisation is the largest independent automotive group in Europe. Established in the 1950s by Sir Arnold Clark, the company now has over 165 retail dealerships with 21 new car franchises. The company is a £2bn turnover business, employing over 8,500 members of staff and selling 200,000 vehicles each year. In addition to car sales, the company has one of the largest service and repair networks in the country, offering servicing, maintenance, fast-fit tyres and exhausts, parts and accessory sales to consumers and businesses. Our Car Rental division operates over 5,000 cars, vans and minibuses at 40 sites in the UK. We also have 34 Accident Repair centres, approved by most leading insurers. Our insurance division provides car, travel, house and pet insurance.
Part of BNP Paribas, Arval is the leading fleet and fuel management company in the UK with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We manage over 145,000 vehicles and have over 1.2 million drivers using our fuel cards. We provide services to both small business and large corporations including internationally managed contracts. We take our commitment to the fleet industry seriously. We proactively research and educate both companies and drivers on fleet issues, particularly focussing on ‘the complete cost of vehicle ownership’, Health &Safety and the fleet’s impact on the environment. We also understand that good fleet management means – hassle free driving, and we reflect this with our comprehensive product range.
Assess-tec provides a national vehicle inspection service for both the insurance and motor industry alike. Assess-tec uses the latest technology to instruct the inspection of accident-damaged vehicles and the management of resulting information using our client reporting system. The Assess-tec reporting system has been developed using the latest technology for ease of use and accuracy and is compliant to all web standards. We are committed to achieve the highest level of performance and service levels and our engineers are audited periodically to ensure these standards are maintained.
AutoEase was established by automotive professionals to provide car and commercial vehicle finance and advice to both individuals and companies. Our key activities are – vehicle supply, funding and management. We have offices in Midlands & South West. We obtain high fleet discounts through a large network of UK franchised dealers and are able to offer flexible funding finance through our panel of major leasing/finance partners. Finance options include a range of business and personal contract hire and lease contracts, or even outright purchase. Our ability to truly tailor "whole fleet" solutions from a range of fleet management services marks us out from others in the market. Our proven ability in this area is evidenced in our specialist schemes, put together for our customers to make vehicle procurement as easy as possible. These include cash for car and owner driver schemes, trailer contracts and franchise schemes.
Automotive Finance & Leasing Ltd bring a fresh and flexible approach to your vehicle and capital equipment acquisitions. As specialist finance brokers, with backing from major financial institutions and 40 years of industry experience, we are perfectly placed to check the market for the best prices. Whether you’re buying or financing cars, vans or capital equipment, you need to talk to Automotive Finance & Leasing Ltd, where you can get the right answers with just one call, email or fax. Fleet management is the ideal way to manage the day-to-day running of you fleet. It offers maintenance management and more, including vehicle purchase and disposal, accident services, fleet strategy and policy management arrangement needs.
Automotive Projects is an independent consultancy working for the automotive service and corporate fleet sector. We deliver intelligent fleet management solutions to reduce cost, improve operational process & deliver your customer’s expectation. You may be a vehicle repairer who wants to develop sales & marketing strategies or an insurance company or fleet wanting to evaluate the viability of new products or suppliers. Whatever your need and whatever your budget, we are here to support you every step of the way. With many years of experience and a high degree of credibility our team have combined their experience to deliver solutions which really count.
Bankstone is one of the UK’s leading specialist insurance claims management companies. Our clients include insurance brokers, insurers, other third party claims providers, and members of public. We provide insurance claims management services covering motorcycles, cars, light commercial vehicles and taxis, as well as home, travel and pet insurance. Bankstone offers a highly professional and experienced service in each of these areas, but we are particularly recognised as the UK’s leading specialists in motorcycle insurance claims. We rely on advanced claims management practices to protect our customers’ interests, not old-fashioned adversarial attitudes. So we are equally at home working for brokers, insurers and claims management companies. In each case we deliver significant business benefits.
From humble beginnings in 1979 Bedford Body Shop has developed from a small workshop just outside Bedford into one of the largest crash repairers in the area, utilising the most up to date technologies. As the market place has changed our business model has developed to incorporate areas such as, fleet and accident management, storage and other complimentary services, that our customers have required. BBS has accumulated over twenty years experience as a provider of personalised fleet logistics solutions to the corporate company car market, handling all aspects of logistics ranging from vehicle collection and delivery, vehicle inspections including health and safety checks, vehicle storage and finally vehicle preparation.
Britannia's Accident Assist offers repairers, dealerships and customers an all-inclusive service which deals with the aftermath of road traffic accidents. The key components of the accident management service are vehicle brand protection, full free administration service, legal expertise onsite, and like for like replacement vehicles. Maintaining customer mobility is the core of its business. Having the systems in place to be able to relieve customers of the hassle which comes with dealing with insurance claims, all free of charge, is where their success lies. Their repair scheme facilitates the repairer to be paid their full labour retail rate, which in turn maximizes their profit potential from each individual repair. By utilising Britannia's credit repair facility, repairers can guarantee profits; by being paid quickly, and at a competitive rate.
CBVC Vehicle Management Ltd (CBVC) are a leading independent provider of vehicle management services; improving the efficiency and effectiveness of client vehicle operations, leading to enhanced business performance and profitability. Since 1998, we have worked closely with a wide range of businesses operating between 25 and 1,000 vehicles, providing cars and light commercial vehicles of every make and model alongside expert fleet management advice that gets results. Whatever the requirements – from selecting the right vehicle, choosing the appropriate funding method, maintenance and operational management through to sale and disposal – we work closely with clients to ensure that our services and solutions fit perfectly.
Central Accident Management has over ten years' experience within the motor industry and we liaise with insurers, brokers, accident repairers and dealers on a daily basis to maintain high quality work is carried out on your account at all times. Central Accident Management Services Ltd takes the accident claim minefield away from the end-user quickly and efficiently. We will provide the customer with a vehicle immediately and manage their entire claim. We only work with approved UK motor dealerships and accident repair centres and are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
CLM Fleet Management provide a fully comprehensive range of services across the whole fleet management spectrum. A total fleet management service with excellent customer focus and great flexibility. We are free to operate in a way that ensures the solution is fully tailored whereby the delivery always has the customer in mind. Services we offer unclude: total fleet outsourcing, contract management, vehicle supply, maintenance management, accident management, disposal management, storage & reallocation, fleet funding options, daily rental, client account management.
Concept Serviceplan offer a wide range of fixed cost maintenance and fleet management solutions. Services include vehicle servicing, tyres, RAC breakdown recovery, RAC accident management, fuel cards and relief vehicles. Quotations for service, maintenance, repair tyre contracts are available instantly on-line.
Countrywide Accident Assistance is the market leader in providing a total outsourcing claims solution. With accessibility and live reporting available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; CAA provides a superior claims management solution. Our clients benefit from continual access to information using our unique CARAT system. We provide a one stop total claims handling solution from taking the initial first notification of loss call through to settlement of the claim. With access to our unique CARAT system our clients can monitor the progress of their claims live, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
CRASHMATE is a road traffic accident management kit specially designed to help you accurately record the right information at the scene of a road traffic accident whilst the details are still fresh in your mind. Now an established brand with copyright and trademark in place, CRASHMATE® kits are in use by personal car drivers, company car drivers, fleet drivers, bus drivers, truck drivers, driving schools, insurance brokers and car rental companies throughout the UK. Our clients include: M6 Toll, Quinn Car insurance, Christian Salvesen, Warwickshire Fire Service, Parcel Force, TOA London Taxi's plus many more.
Daimler Fleet Management work in consultation with you to identify the optimum fleet solution for your business. We combine fleet management expertise with the purchasing power of the Daimler Group, our priority being to ensure we provide you with the assistance you need to run your fleet smoothly. Whether you want to own or lease your fleet, we can help, also offering a range of services to help with the day to day management of your fleet. In addition we offer a range of administrative and analytical support services to ensure the smooth running of the fleet. Our fleet expertise and analysis tools will help you make the optimum decision for your fleet.
Elite Incident Management has been providing first class integrated accident management services for more than 14 years, managing over 1 million claims. Elite manage every incident end to end from the initial call to providing recovery, repair, third party intervention, claims handling, insurance company queries, assessors, engineering and salvage. Our philosophy of continually investing in the business and the people within it means we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the industry. Whenever you contact Elite Incident Management you will always speak to a trained and qualified advisor in our UK based service centre. Our advisors will re-assure distressed drivers and check they are safe while organising immediate assistance, recovery and replacement vehicles to get back on the road.
Essential Risk Consultancy – the un-biased approach to corporate and social responsibility. ERC key services include risk consultancy, risk and driver management and small fleet solutions. We focus purely on objectively assessing fleets' risk and producing results for clients purely by raising awareness, improving their processes and helping them to manage attitudes within their organisation. Such is the focus on risk management now that many fleets in the sub-20 sector find it harder to obtain help with risk than it is to get hold of a plumber in London! Our new small business product, launched in 2004, specifically addresses the needs of such fleets, which the rest of the risk industry is largely ignoring in favour of the demand from larger companies. With a breadth of consultancy experience across fleet, risk, HR and IT, we offer practical and effective solutions to our clients' real risks. If a client does not want or need driver training, we can offer practical alternatives.
Fleet Legal – combining proven fleet management expertise with legal support and advice from a UK Top 100 law firm. The result: complete peace of mind for fleet operators. With Fleet Legal you can operate your fleet more efficiently, fulfil your corporate responsibilities AND take the stress out of vehicle management. We have the expertise to offer complete vehicle management and vehicle maintenance management services, occupational road risk management, legal services and accident management. We provide the fleet industry with 24-7-365 support.
Fleet Support Group is a privately owned business with a distinct family feel. The vast majority of its management team have been with the company for a very long time. Fleet Support Group is independent of any bank, vehicle manufacturer, motor distributor or major group. This means that it is completely independent when giving advice to its clients. Fleet Support Group provides a comprehensive range of products and services to in-house and outsourced vehicle fleet operators across the UK. From fixed-price servicing to accident management, from breakdown recovery to financial services, Fleet Support Group's unique approach to fleet management enables its customers to run their fleets professionally without losing control.
Fleetlink Commercial Vehicle Accident Management Ltd have 17 years experience in the commercial vehicle marketplace, with in-depth understanding of what accident damage involves.That means we save companies time and money, yet still maintain quality. Our charges are largely recouped from long-term cost savings, while clients are freed from hours of extra administration. Unlike most accident management companies, we focus solely on commercial vehicles and have the expertise to know precisely what each repair job entails. Fleetlink Commercial Vehicle Accident Management Ltd manage fleets from dustcarts to 40ft trailers, tractor units to hi-tech security vehicles.Our clients need only do two things: make one call, send one fax. We do the rest.
Global Autocare is a genuine one stop service provider, delivering a range of services required by today's fleet operators. Formed in 1997 as a vehicle maintenance centre, Global Autocare became successful due to the high priority which it placed on customer service, quickly gaining a reputation for the delivery of a high quality and reliable service. Global caters for all the needs of a company car fleet. Its services include fleet management, temporary cars, corporate rental, fleet funding, vehicle movements, storage and all aspects of car and light commercial vehicle maintenance. Global now has an impressive client list including major PLCs and is responsible for the management and maintenance of vehicles on behalf of a selection of the UK's largest leasing companies.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is one of the UK's leading vehicle specialists, providing services to both business fleets and retail customers. Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has more than 25 years' experience of providing innovative solutions for business car fleets across the UK. We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand our customers' business and fleet requirements, so that we can tailor our business car leasing services, including fleet funding, short and long term rental and fleet management solutions, to meet the specific needs of your organisation.
HSBC Vehicle Finance can help you finance all your vehicle finance needs from a single car to a whole fleet. Our services offer you a comprehensive range of solutions which enable you to source, finance, manage, maintain and dispose of company vehicles in a simple cost-effective way. With over 40 years' experience in financing and managing fleets, HSBC Vehicle Finance is well equipped to help you make the right choices.
IFC Fleet Outsourcing is an independent specialist in the provision of fleet management solutions. We are independent of any finance house or contract hire company, but have forged strong relationships with all sectors of the motor industry in order to offer our customers the best possible service levels, rates and prices. This combination, as an independent provider in the fleet management sector means that we are especially well placed to provide our customers with a complete outsource for the financial and day to day management of their company car fleet. Each outsource is unique. The procedures, processes and financial controls are developed in house to specifically meet our customer's individual needs and requirements. We listen to our customers and design a vehicle management solution that will not only meet the financial and strategic objectives of the business but will also place the emphasis very much on increased service levels.
in2 Fleet is an independent company with a customer-focused culture delivering professionally implemented tailored fleet solutions and a level of "can do" flexibility that we believe truly sets us apart. in2 Fleet has been developed to be a proactive and progressively leading fleet services provider to any business requiring fleet services and solutions across the United Kingdom. in2 Fleet manage, administrate, maintain and repair all vehicle types including cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles and specialist plant and equipment. in2 Fleet's experience is based on developing flexible services that work for you, from a simple one-off repair to a full fleet management service.
The Incident Support Group are an independent claims management company providing fully or part outsourced claims solutions to the fleet, insurance and leasing automotive sectors. We are passionate about our services and work to provide all our clients with the highest level of claims management solutions. The sophistication of our management system allows us to automatically update our clients in real time making us completely transparent. We work with the system day to day so clients can login and see the update of any claim 24/7 365 days a year. Where possible we are able to integrate our system with our clients to ensure any potential end users are unaffected.
SureFleet is the complete fleet management service brought to you from the Jelf Group. Powered by Aviva along with an array of industry specialists, SureFleet brings you the best of breed in fleet care for a total solution to your fleet management needs. SureFleet offers you the choice of a total fleet management service, or the option to just select the package of services you want. While it's designed to offer a potential complete outsourced solution, SureFleet's menu has the flexibility to dovetail with your own in-house team to deliver a tailored solution to your fleet management needs, offering: Fleet management health check, Vehicle acquisition and finance, Servicing, maintenance and repairs, and Insurance and risk management. For further information see our website.
Established in 1993, Kindertons’ aim has always been to remove the stress and inconvenience any accident inevitable causes. As our business has grown from strength to strength over the years we have never lost sight of this commitment to deliver the best possible customer service to our clients. From the outset of your first notification of a claim to us our processes are designed to minimise the impact of the incident upon your daily routine. Immediately you will be allocated your own dedicated claims handler who will oversee your claim from start to finish. We will liaise with all other parties involved in the accident as well as your own and the third party’s insurance company. Whilst your vehicle is off the road you will be provided with if required, a “like for like” replacement hire vehicle Included within this service is the free collection and delivery of your vehicle as well as the replacement hire vehicle to a convenient location of your choice.
LawShield is an established legal expenses insurance provider with a reputation for excellent service standards and a wide range of products servicing mainline insurance business as well as niche sectors. We are specialists in the accident management sector and have an excellent reputation built up over many years. The 'Breakdown Plus' range of breakdown cover products from LawShield and Europ Assistance have been specifically designed to assist today's motorist with a comprehensive range of cover at a competitive price. LawShield's ground breaking Flexi Fleet product provides the most comprehensive fleet solution service available, meeting the requirements of the most demanding commercial fleet manager.
Lease 360 Evolution plc are a B.V.R.L.A approved automotive finance, leasing and fleet management company who operate nationally across the UK and in Southern Ireland. Our mission is simple, to provide the all round fleet and after sales service to the retail and corporate sector.
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a completely outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers its clients a range of the highest quality bespoke fleet management services available including: contract hire, contract purchase, car fleet policy management, accident management, vehicle acquisition, vehicle disposal, client and driver services, employee car ownership schemes, vehicle rental management, service maintenance and repair, business driver management, outright purchase, captive lease management, sale and leaseback and finance lease. Drive:Manager™ is Leasedrive Velo's fully-integrated internet-based fleet management system which incorporates the latest technology by embracing a number of the fleet industry's leading software applications into a single integrated solution.
LeasePlan is the world's largest vehicle management and leasing provider. With operations in 30 countries and over 20 years of experience, LeasePlan has developed a trusted reputation for delivering market leading solutions to our clients. From major corporations through to SMEs, sole traders and the public sector, LeasePlan UK provides dedicated services to specific markets through its four brands - LeasePlan, FleetLine, Network and Automotive Leasing. LeasePlan delivers a comprehensive service that goes far beyond the lifetime of the vehicle. As the world's largest vehicle management company, we have the experience and expertise to build outsourcing solutions that save you time, money and resource.
Managed Fleet Services Ltd (MFS) is a specialist provider of motor claims management services that can be bespoke designed to suit the particular needs of individual clients. Built upon the foundation of a clear and simplistic approach and a constant drive for service innovation that delivers a distinct advantage for our customers. Service provision is based around a number of key modular services that can be blended or purchased as standalone functions aimed to support, enhance or replace business activities in any one of our key markets.
As the accident and management arm of Nationwide Crash Repair Centres, the UK's largest wholly owned bodyshop repair network, we provide a complete one-stop-shop for accident management and repairs. From the repair experts in each of our 71 wholly owned bodyshops, 32 network approved repairers and 27 commercial vehicle bodyshops, to the valeter who'll clean your vehicle thoroughly before its return, we work together to repair your vehicle quickly and to the highest quality, minimising disruption to your business. You'll be in good company. Our reputation is built on great results, so it's no surprise that Nationwide Network Services manage some of the largest fleets in the UK, as well as acting for many leading insurance companies.
At Ogilvie Fleet, we specialise in helping customers manage fleets of up to 250 vehicles – from cars up to 3.5 tonne vans. This means we can offer a truly personal, truly tailored service – with a named area sales manager and customer service professional to look after all your needs. We don’t operate a call centre. We don’t keep you waiting for an answer. And we don’t treat you (and your fleet users) as just another number. This approach has helped us become one of the UK’s fastest growing contract hire specialists with offices in Stirling, Sheffield and Birmingham .
Pendragon Contracts seek to offer the total automotive leasing solution to all sectors of the market. Pendragon Contracts are a UK national leasing company with in excess of 24,000 vehicles on the fleet that offers products and services to limited companies, PLCs and private individuals, as well as brokers and dealer partners. We offer a complete service, from consultation to disposal and everything in between, to companies with fleets of any size, from small local businesses to large national corporations, based on any type of vehicles from compact cars to LCVs. Once we have sourced and funded your vehicles, our fleet management service starts. We offer this as either a fully comprehensive service, or you can simply cherry pick the services you require. All of our services are also available to customers with LCV only or a mixture of LCV and car fleets.
RAC provides a unique range of innovative motoring solutions to a broad client base within the motor retail, motor manufacturer, fleet, insurance and finance sectors.
RoadScan Ltd are specialists in video event data recorders, providing companies with the ability to monitor and improve their drivers' performance with the objective of promoting safer driving through driver behaviour modification. RoadScan video event data recorder can reduce accidents by at least 40% Improves driver behaviour & driver training. Review accidents, see what happened, reduce accident administration. Improved fuel consumption DIT low cost passive vehicle tracker, see where your vehicle has been.
RVM Auto Assist are specialists in accident management and are committed to offering a hassle free, cost effective solution that recognises your requirements and exceeds them, with our core objective being to provide you with an exceptional quality service. As a motorist, if you are involved in a road traffic accident that is not your fault you have legal rights to ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to. RVM Auto Assist have developed successful and profitable relationships with vehicle repair centres, insurance intermediaries, taxi drivers and fleets providing them with protection and a vast range of benefits.
RVM Fleet Services offer the best programme in the UK to reduce the cost and frequency of motor incidents for corporate fleet operators. We specialise in fleet accident management and fleet risk management and we offer fleet operators a unique opportunity to combine, within one in-house programme, the benefits of a pre-accident risk reduction programme with a post-accident claims handling and evaluation programme. It is called the Full Circle Programme. Visit our website for more information.
Swift Prestige Hire offers a full range of services to the dealership, bodyshop and manufacturer markets. These services include: credit hire, credit repair and estimate conversion. Swift Prestige Hire has been supplying quality, like for like replacement vehicles for over a decade and its philosophy is to put customers first. Its resources include a fleet in excess of 20,000 vehicles. It also works with 47,500 customers annually.
Total Accident Management Limited is the repair and claims management subsidiary of Helphire Group plc, providing accident management and motor claims solutions to the fleet and insurance markets. By combining this forward thinking approach with the award winning credit hire and repair services of Helphire Group plc, Total Accident Management is in a unique position to add real value to clients’ management of their overall fleet or motor fleet portfolios. We can provide a ‘total’ unique solution for all your fault, non fault and split liability motor incidents, as well as a complete 24-hour ‘one call’ incident management service that increases claims‘ efficiency, reduces costs and improves cash-flow.
In March 2001, United Assessors Ltd, launched a totally innovative concept in motor claims management, which was designed to achieve new levels of efficiency in handling, both own damage, and on third party claims. We offer a full accident management service, from inception to completion, with nationwide coverage, including Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
The revolutionary TruScene vehicle accident camera is the ultimate in-vehicle incident monitor. This unique device enables vehicle owners, insurance companies and the police to view accidents to determine liability easily and without dispute which in turn will simplify insurance claims, by quickly clarifying liability which saves you time and resources and by equipping your fleet with a recognised risk management tool. TruScene is compatible with HGV’s, coaches and light goods vehicles. It is attached to the top of the vehicle’s windscreen. It is connected to the vehicle’s ignition and will continue to record when the vehicle ignition is switched off. TruScene is constantly recording. When an impact or jolt is detected, or a driver selects to manually save, the camera stores video footage of the incident to memory. TruScene can be removed from the vehicle to manually record external and 3rd party damage, thus removing the need for other types of cameras.
Vehicle Consulting is an independent company with backing from all major motor manufacturers, thus enabling us to offer you the best deal on any UK-supplied vehicle. We have vast knowledge of the motor and financial sectors, and endeavour to find you the most suitable solution, whether you have a fleet requirement, are looking to acquire an executive vehicle, have a personal motor vehicle requirement, or need any type of commercial vehicle. With the valued support of major UK finance providers we have the ability to facilitate any financial package to meet your purchase or lease requirements.
WNS Assistance is a market leader in motor claims outsourcing solutions for insurers, international brokers and commercial fleets, managing more than 200,000 motor claims each year. Complete accident management service for fleets of all sizes with vehicle types varying from private cars to public sector vehicles and from HGV's, commercial vehicles, buses and coaches to motorcycles. Fleet Direct, a brand new product from WNS Assistance, is targeted specifically at the fleet sector. WNS Fleet Direct does not involve a middleman and hence any middleman’s charges. Moreover, no repairer rebates are retained by WNS and ALL are returned to the client. We levy a single fixed-cost-per-repair charge and offer complete transparency in all our arrangements.In addition to this, on behalf of insurers we run a number of personal lines schemes for private motorists.
A specialist provider of bespoke fleet management services. As the UK’s largest independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business our aim is to provide fleet solutions to organizations through innovation and outstanding customer care. Zenith's growth over the years has largely been delivered by staying at the forefront of the latest fleet thinking, developing new ideas, products and services and delivering quickly to the market. Over the years Zenith Provecta has played a leading role in the development of: Transparent pricing, fleet outsourcing, employee car ownership schemes (ECO), latterly, playing a leading role in the development of salary sacrifice, duty of care solutions and environmentally aware fleet policies.
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The latest traffic information
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]
Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]
New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]
West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010
M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]
Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March
M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]
Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421
The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]
ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]
ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]
Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns
The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]
North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March
A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]
M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21
The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]
Good News For Motorists – Mere A303 Works Completing Nine Days Ahead Of Schedule
Major resurfacing and maintenance work on the A303 near Mere is being completed nine days ahead of schedule and around £1 million under budget. All traffic management and diversion routes will be lifted by the evening of Friday, March 12 marking the end of these major works in Wiltshire. A combination of careful planning and [...]
Driver Advice Crufts 11-14 March 2010
Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event. With around 150,000 people expected to attend the show, surrounding roads, particularly the M42 and M6, are likely to be very busy. The Highways Agency has had the electronic [...]
Work to repair A47 carriageway
Repairs to a section of the A47 west of Dereham are set to start on Thursday 11 March. The work involves replacing several concrete carriageway slabs with an asphalt surface on the westbound carriageway as well as repairs to Scarning Bridge on both east and westbound carriageways. The work will be carried out between 8pm [...]
Smoother road surface for the A46 at Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire
A scheme to resurface the Winthorpe roundabout, and repair sections of the A46 carriageway near Winthorpe will start on Monday, 22 March. The work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am for four nights, but while the resurfacing and carriageway patching repairs take place there will be lane and carriageway closures. From Monday 22 [...]
A500 Stoke on Trent (Etruria to Porthill) improvement update
Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather. The majority of street lighting columns have been erected and work to reconstruct the footpath is ongoing. From next week, as announced in the original notification of works, the speed limit through the roadworks [...]
Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 11/03/2010
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25 junction 27 The anti clockwise link road leading to the M11 northbound will be closed overnight for 11 nights from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Monday 15 March 2010 until Friday 26 March [...]
Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 11/03/2010
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until mid March. The work is being carried out in order [...]
Weekly Roundup of Roadworks in Surrey, Hampshire, South Oxfordshire and South Berkshire
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M4 between Baydon & Membury Service Station The final phase of the maintenance work on the M4 between Baydon and Membury Service Station is continuing this week. Narrow lane traffic management is in place [...]
New rules to improve safety and information at road works
All road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Utility firms already have to provide information at road works – including a contact telephone number and details of who is carrying out the works – as well as meeting high [...]
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