Driving could arguably be one of the most dangerous parts of an employee’s job. Driving requires high levels of concentration, often for extended periods of time. Most drivers understand the risks of things such as driving while under the influence of alcohol but fail to see the risks presented by distractions. A study undertaken by… Read more »
Driving habits; let’s face it we all have them and some are more dangerous than others. We have listed nine bad driving habits that the average motorist displays in an attempt to help drivers prolong the life of their vehicle and in some cases make sure they are in compliance with the law. Putting the… Read more »
Breakdown cover is included in our full maintenance contracts. By choosing to partner with the AA we are able to deliver a uniform experience for all of our customers, regardless of make and age of the vehicle. Because of this, we do not utilise any manufacturers ‘free’ roadside assistance. AA cover includes; home breakdowns, onward… Read more »
The Motor Insurance Database (MID) is the centralised information system for all insured vehicles in the UK and is designed to allow the DVLA, Police and insurers to monitor and enforce motor insurance laws. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) are responsible for developing and operating this database. The current UK Regulations of 2003 state that… Read more »
With an ever-growing range of cars out on the road, each with their own tyre specification, garages and even tyre specialist garages are unable to stock every make and model of tyre to cover all eventualities. This means, when you take your car to your nearest tyre centre for new tyres, they are not guaranteed… Read more »
As an employer it is your duty to ensure that everyone driving for work is qualified to do so. Since the discontinuation of the counterpart paper driver licence, all employee driver licence checks will now be carried out electronically. The DVLA has set up a free online service which allows employers to manually carry out… Read more »
As we approach the winter months, it’s important to ensure that your vehicles and employees are prepared for driving in the colder and often more dangerous conditions. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) recommends that employers produce a winter driving policy outlining the importance of careful driving and vehicle maintenance. But above… Read more »
Avoid the rush! The New Year is always a busy time for Service and Maintenance Repairs. During the winter period people are given more time to think about any work that needs attending to on their vehicle, this results in a spike in garage activities and can cause lead times to be extended throughout the… Read more »