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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
The six-wheeled EV fit for all terrain…
Electric vehicles have come a LONG way in the last few years. Gone are the visions of futuristic ideas of what new-age cars should look like and instead, sleek, and stylish vehicles have taken centre stage. Until now. Maybe I’m being a bit unfair, but the one-off modified six-wheeled Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV is ... 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
New Vehicle Registrations Rise For The First Time In Five Months
The latest figures from the government have revealed that new vehicle registrations rose by 1.2% in August 2022, the first time the figures have risen in five months. It wasn’t all good news, though, with larger fleet registrations falling by 1.2% in comparison, reflecting the difficulty that some fleets are still experiencing in procuring new ... 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
Fleet Vehicle Availability Increases As Chip Shortage Eases
New figures from UK vehicle manufacturing show that production increased for the third consecutive month in July 2022. Total production was up by 8.6% as the component shortage begins to ease and more fleet vehicles become available. However, experts have warned that it may be some time until there is the same level of availability ... Read More
What do spiders have to do with road safety?
Anyone who’s ever driven a car, van, motorbike, HGV, or any sort of vehicle knows that sometimes things go wrong. It might be the clutch that goes, the brakes that degrade, or it might just be a flat tyre that stops you in your tracks. But what do spiders have to do with road safety? ... Read More
UK Set To Introduce Further Congestion Charges And Clean Air Zones
Cambridge is the latest area to consider introducing a congestion charge zone, with the council planning to roll out the charges from 2026. It would mean a £5 charge for private vehicles driving in the city centre between 7am-7pm on weekdays. Local authorities are planning further introductions of clean air zones (CAZs) and congestion targets ... Read More
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