service maintenance and repair (SMR)
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Van News 20 Sep 2021FordLiive saves 15,000 days of downtime since launch
Ford claims its new FordLiive connected uptime system has provided 15,000 additional days of vehicle availability for fleet operators from March through August.
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Latest News 28 Jul 2021Workshop backlogs expected in September as “MOT Season” begins
Demand for MOT tests between September and December is expected to cause “workshop chaos”, according to Continental Tyres.
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Van News 18 Jun 2021Hidden cost of wing mirror repairs is £655m, says Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Around two-thirds (62%) of van drivers have had their wing mirrors clipped when driving along narrow streets or when parked, leading to overall lifetime costs of £655 million.
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Latest News 24 May 2021National Windscreens’ £10m investment to renew and grow fleet
National Windscreens is renewing and growing its fleet of vehicles for technicians and staff as part of a £10 million investment over four years.
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Latest News 22 Mar 2021VMS expands into South Wales with new Bridgend-based depot
VMS Fleet Management has expanded into South Wales with a new depot based in Bridgend.
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Van News 22 Mar 2021Ford tackles vehicle downtime with new connected maintenance solution
Ford is introducing a new free-of-charge connected service to improve the uptime of its commercial vehicles by providing operators with maintenance information and remote diagnostics.
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Van News 16 Mar 2021Renault launches five-year Pro+ Promise for LCV operators
Renault’s Pro+ commercial vehicle division has launched a new five-year offer that includes 0% hire purchase finance, warranty, breakdown cover and servicing.
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Latest News 1 Mar 2021
Rivus opens new flagship garage in Southampton
Rivus Fleet Solutions has opened a new flagship garage in Southampton – a development to its garage network.
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Truck News 11 Feb 2021MAN launches software upgrades for trucks over-the-air
MAN Trucks has launched a new digital service called MAN Now that allows its vehicles to receive software updates remotely.
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People News 18 Jan 2021Ryder seeks office-based engineers for HGV maintenance
Ryder is continuing with the expansion of its Devizes operation in Wiltshire by recruiting more people for its FleetCare business.
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People News 15 Jan 2021Rivus CEO to also hold MD role at Pullman Fleet Solutions
MD of Pullman, Kevin Wildman, announces departure from firm, which was recently acquired by Aurelius, with Rivus CEO David Myers taking joint role.
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Latest News 13 Nov 2020Rivus partners with CPL to provide support for access equipment
Rivus Fleet Solutions has formed a partnership with Cumberland Platforms Limited (CPL) to provide a service infrastructure network for owners of CPL’s cherry-picker equipment.
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Truck News 22 Sep 2020
AGS opens new Mercedes-Benz Trucks workshop at Heathrow
AGS has opened a new authorised Mercedes-Benz Trucks workshop at Heathrow providing aftersales services such as maintenance, repair and testing for commercial vehicle operators.
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Van News 14 Aug 2020LSH Auto extends Mercedes-Benz vans aftersales
From September, LSH Auto will begin maintaining and repairing Mercedes-Benz vans at its dealership on Lyme Green Business Park in Macclesfield, a facility currently dedicated solely to cars.
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Latest News 5 Aug 2020Fleet briefs: Latest from Iveco, VMS, Freeway, Ctrack and CoolKit
The latest from the commercial fleet industry, including new finance offers from Iveco and VMS Fleet Management debuts the UK's first 100% electric welfare van.
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Van News 22 Jul 2020VW van centres and authorised repairer network expanded
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has increased its dedicated network to 30 authorised repairers and 66 van centres by bringing two new sites on board.
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Truck News 10 Jul 2020
BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guide updated
A new Fair Wear and Tear Guide for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and minibuses up to 17 seats has been launched.
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Latest News 26 May 2020
Rivus garage network added to ServicePoint
The 55-strong Rivus Fleet Solutions garage network has now been made available to users of the ServicePoint fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform.
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Latest News 30 Mar 2020AGL prioritising key workers during Coronavirus lockdown
Activate Group Ltd’s (AGL) network of approved vehicle repairers is offering fast-tracked services to NHS and fleet delivery drivers.
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Latest News 14 Feb 2020Goodyear’s TruckForce network 'saves downtime'
TruckForce, has reduced the average downtime of customers requiring urgent roadside assistance by three minutes, saving more than 2,600 hours throughout 2019.
