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What’s the worst that could happen?
The famous Dr Pepper adverts posed the tongue-in-cheek question ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’. It’s become a catchphrase used in jest often enough, but rarely has it applied more than when a driver at the wheel of a Toyota WiLL Vi headed towards Japan’s oldest house. The little Toyota is an odd-looking vehicle with ... Read More
Road Safety: 1,700 Casualties As A Result Of ‘Poor’ Vehicle Maintenance
Recent research has revealed that poorly maintained and defective vehicles were a contributing factor in more than 1,700 road casualties in 2021. The figures represent a 7% rise against 2020’s figures, while defective brakes were the most common defect in vehicles, causing 750 casualties and 10 fatalities. Road safety is a pressing concern for ... Read More
Fleets Warned To Prepare For Increased Maintenance And Repair Costs
Experts have warned fleet owners that they’ll need to prepare for an increase in costs as the price of maintenance, service, and repairs rise. The current pressures on the jobs market has driven the cost of labour up, which has in turn resulted in many businesses putting prices up to cover their costs. And the ... Read More
Yet another world record…
If you’ve ever opened a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records, you’ll know that there’s a record for pretty much anything. We talked about the record for the fastest time changing a wheel on a moving car recently and there’s every bizarre record you can think of… Whether it’s the most cans ... Read More
Speeding Is The ‘Leading Driving Offence’ For Fleets
Speeding is the leading driving offence that occurs in fleet vehicles according to new data. The research found that a staggering 82% of all driving offences committed by fleet drivers were speeding-related, meaning that more than four in five of all driving offences are a result of speeding. After speeding, there’s a significant drop off ... Read More
MOTs – Fleets Raise Concerns Over Potential MOT Change Plans
Earlier this year, the government suggested changes to MOTs that would mean that they’re only required once every 2 years. Under the current rules, MOTs are legally required every 12 months for any vehicles aged 3 years and over, to ensure that they are road legal and to keep drivers, fleets, and road users safe. ... Read More
More Than 20,000 Vehicles Are Abandoned Every Year In The UK
More than 21,000 vehicles were abandoned in the UK last year according to data released by local councils. Thousands of vehicles are abandoned in the UK every year, with only those that are detected and disposed of being registered, which means the actual figure could be much higher. Figures are calculated by local authorities and ... Read More
What are the top reasons for MOT failures?
There are few things more frustrating than a vehicle failing its MOT. And when you’re operating a fleet, there’s a fair few vehicles to sort out if they’re due… So, knowing the top reasons for a vehicle failing its MOT might be pretty useful beforehand, right? Well, according to the latest research lamps, reflectors, ... Read More
Grey Fleet Safety Concerns Over Rising Costs
The rising cost of living could impact the safety standards of grey fleet vehicles according to recent research. It’s because one in five drivers responded to a survey stating that they plan to cut back on vehicle maintenance if bills continue to rise. In fact, more than three-quarters of motorists said that the expected ... Read More
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