Yesterday Sandicliffe Motor Contracts joined the Women’s Automotive at the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) headquarters in Hertfordshire for their third meeting of the year. The Women’s Automotive is a networking group designed to encourage, promote and support females within the industry. Meeting each quarter, the group share and discuss the latest sector trends and… Read more »
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Duty of Care: Grey Fleet
Businesses have a duty of care to employees out on the road whether they use company-provided vehicles or not. Where employees use their own personal vehicle for business use, this is known as Grey Fleet. The Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 means that companies and organisations could be liable should any of those duty… Read more »
7 things to do when stuck in traffic
According to a recent report, UK drivers now waste on average 30 hours a year stuck in traffic. The report based on 2014 figures show the UK rise one place from 2013 to now rank as the fifth worst country in Europe when it comes to the amount of hours spent in congestion. Where do… Read more »
Vehicle and Motoring Accessories
From tailored car mats to driver kits, the new online Sandicliffe Motor Contracts Accessories Shop can cater to all your motoring needs. Have you just taken delivery of your new company car and want to give it that personal touch? You can now order tailored-fitted and customisable car mats direct through Sandicliffe Motor Contracts. With… Read more »
Fleet Management and Vehicle Leasing for SMEs
For small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, a dedicated Fleet Manager is a luxury that is not always justifiable. And it’s not to say that their job is redundant – far from it. A recent study showed that of those employees looking after fleets in SMEs, a staggering 98% are also juggling… Read more »
My First Car
We all remember our first car. It may have been old and rickety, with bits that didn’t work and no luxuries such as power steering or a CD player. Some may have been hand-me-downs from a family member, or specially picked out by well-meaning parents as the “sensible choice” but either way, it was yours… Read more »
Previous Fleet Manager of the Year to Head Up Sales Support
Gary Black, winner of the coveted Fleet News Fleet Manager of the Year title in 2008, has joined Sandicliffe Motor Contracts as its head of sales support. Gary, who previously managed Inspired Gaming’s fleet of 1,500 vehicles, helped them move their fleet operations over to Sandicliffe Motor Contracts following a fully outsourced agreement with the… Read more »
Top 10 Worst Driving Habits
With a busy weekend of traffic ahead of us, let’s take a minute to remember those annoying driving habits that drive us all mad. As a driver, nobody likes being cut up or getting stuck behind a ‘middle lane hogger’, and believe it or not, but other drivers don’t possess physic powers either – you… Read more »