As of March 1, 2017, anybody caught using mobile phones whilst driving will receive six penalty points and a fine of £200. The tougher ruling, now doubling the punishment, comes into effect to swiftly tackle the increased use of mobile phones behind the wheel. Last year, the RAC revealed that handheld mobile phone usage at… Read more »
With the ‘big bad diesel’ currently receiving poor press, is it time to turn our attention back to the trusty petrol? In the early noughties, the shift from petrol to diesel swept across the UK. Government pressure to reduce CO2 emissions was great and diesel engines seemed like the ideal solution, offering a 15% reduction of… Read more »
Possibly one of the hardest purchasing decisions you will make today is choosing your next company car. Let’s face it, the amount of makes and models that are available on the market today is quite overwhelming. Having to consider the engine size, price, and not to mention evaluating whether it fits your fleet policy, can… Read more »
Gary joined our team in May 2006 before becoming MD shortly after. During his time here, Gary has enjoyed a great deal of success. Gary’s leadership approach at Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has been refreshingly hands-on, leading by example and getting involved in the day-to-day running of our business. Gary has been instrumental in growing our… Read more »
Following the changes to VED tax, and the war on diesel, the benefits around adding ULEVs (Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) to your fleet are growing. By running cleaner vehicles and improving the efficiency of your fleet, you can without a doubt save money in the long run. And although BIK tax for employees may not… Read more »
New changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) will come into effect for new cars registered from 1 April, 2017 as part of the VED Reform. The below table shows the new charge system (on the right) against the outgoing system (on the left): *cars over £40,000 pay £310 supplement for 5 years What has changed… Read more »
With cost reduction and improved efficiency high on every business’s agenda for 2017, making your company’s vehicle fleet cheaper and easier to run could play a huge part in making this a reality. We understand that things take time to get right and quick fixes are often just that – a quick fix that doesn’t… Read more »
On 17 November 2016, businesses from up and down the country attended the very first BNI Shrewsbury charity golf day, held at Hawkstone Park Golf Club near Shrewsbury. Teams of mixed abilities representing various businesses and organisations arrived at 9am for bacon sandwiches and hot drinks inside the clubhouse. Outside, the sky seemed to be… Read more »