Fuelcard Gives LCV Users The Best Fuel Cost Savings Tips
The Fuelcard People, one of the few fuel card companies able to offer truly impartial, independent advice, have produced ‘Six Golden Rules’ to show LCV fleet managers the best way to cut fuel costs. Steve Clarke, general manager, said: “Operators who know that fuel cards cut costs may not realise that fuel cards are not all the same. It makes a difference which one they choose and, with some suppliers offering similar cards, picking the right provider can be vital.”
He identified ‘Six Golden Rules’ to remember when choosing a fuel card supplier: Expect savings of 2p to 3p per litre on national average pump prices; Expect a choice of five or more cards. Avoid those suppliers, offering just one or two card; Expect a dedicated, named account handler who always takes your call; Expect regular reports, with customised alarms for fast notification of abnormal card use. Avoid any supplier who does not offer 24/7 online access to your account details; Expect every individual card to be tied to a specific driver or vehicle, making it useless to anyone else if lost or stolen; Expect access to a large, nationwide branded network, such as BP, Esso, Shell or Texaco. Avoid any supplier who says that being able to refuel at any garage is more important than discounts.
“The first Golden Rule is common sense,” said Steve Clarke. “If your aim is to reduce fuel costs, you clearly have to avoid any fuel card that does not offer discounts. The last Golden Rule may be less obvious, but being able to refuel everywhere is only worth having if you think that major brand garages are hard to find. Finally, if a supplier is not prepared to let you always deal with the same account handler, that will tell you a lot about their attitude to customer service.”
He issued an invitation: “Call us, on 0844 870 9856, and ask questions. We will answer your queries about savings, service, security, free credit, easy VAT recovery and more, then you can make up your own mind.”
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