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Thankfully, there is a solution.

Here at Mobile Fleet Support, we aim to provide the ultimate in convenience by coming to your premises to carry out comprehensive commercial vehicle maintenance. This saves you precious time and allows you to focus on what really matters: managing your fleet.

Not convinced? Here are four of the biggest advantages of onsite maintenance for your commercial vehicles:

1. Maximum Convenience

We mentioned it already but it’s worth repeating – onsite maintenance provides the highest level of convenience possible. We’ll work our magic to keep your vehicle performing at its best while doing what we can to preempt any issues that may arise further down the track. Our workshop is fully equipped with a 30 tonne column lift capable of handling the heaviest vehicles in your fleet, while our safety inspections and reports will leave you with greater insight into the condition of your vehicles.

2. Minimise Downtime

It goes without saying that customers expect a certain level of service and reliability from their suppliers and as a fleet manager a big part of your responsibility is centred around meeting this expectation. Onsite maintenance helps minimise vehicle downtime and keep your trucks on the road, enabling you to continue delivering a quality service to your clients.

3. Better Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is the name of the game for the modern fleet manager. Why would you waste your precious fuel driving your vehicles out to far flung workshops when the workshop can come to you?

4. Comprehensive Mechanical Repairs

Equipped with the latest and greatest diagnostic testing technologies, our team of specialists are capable of carrying out on-site repairs for all makes of vehicles, including buses, vans and commercial trucks. Available 24 hours a day in a 40 mile radius spanning Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Bedford and the surrounding areas, we’ll come and carry out the work on your vehicles at any time that suits you. When something critical goes wrong and you need to get your vehicle back on the road in a timely fashion, there’s no better option than onsite maintenance.

At Mobile Fleet Support, we’re proud to provide an industry-leading service dedicated to keeping our customers’ trucks in peak condition. With a fully mobile support system capable of helping you while on the road or onsite at your premises at any time of the day, Mobile Fleet Support offers the ultimate in convenience and peace of mind. Contact the team today to find out how we can add value to the maintenance process and overall efficiency of your commercial fleet.

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Payments

While this should be common sense, it is still worth mentioning that fleets will be required to pay Vehicle Excise Duty on each of their units. This has not changed simply because the disc is no longer present. As before, this can be accomplished via telephone, through the online portal or by telephone.

Non-Transferable Tax

As opposed to in the past, a fleet vehicle cannot be sold if taxes still remain to be paid. On the contrary, the new buyer of the vehicle will now be responsible for this tax as soon as they legally take possession of it – tax can’t be transferred any more.

Immediate Taxation

This is another result of the disc no longer being present. Taxes must be filed before they expire; there’s no opportunity for tax payments to overlap due to buying new discs, nor is there any ‘breathing room’ due to displaying an out of date disc – without the disc, all checks are made electronically.

Direct Debit

As of 1 November 2014, fleet owners now have the ability to pay their VED via direct debit. Additionally, this will become an automatic option as long as the vehicle in question still possesses a valid MOT certification. There is no annual surcharge but owners who opt to pay in increments will be subject to a five per cent processing fee.

Trade Plates

Arising from the fact that there are so many vehicles upon the road, the use of these plates has not changed. Still, it is important to note that if a valid trade licence is present, it is not obligatory to display these plates any more.

Fines

As mentioned previously, violators can expect to pay fines of one thousand pounds should these rules be violated. This is important to note, for registrations and number plates are being surveyed by camera (as opposed to manually checking with paper discs). It is therefore critical that the proper amount of VED is paid in a timely fashion.

Mobile Fleet Support appreciates that some of these changes may be a bit confusing to drivers. We are therefore happy to answer any additional questions while we still offer out fleet maintenance services that have become so respected within the industry.

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Aerodynamic Cabs

MEPs voted overwhelmingly to end the current ‘brick-like’ shape of lorries, which leads to blind spots that can be fatal for cyclists and pedestrians. Instead, new lorries will have a streamlined, longer cab with a sloping nose, similar to the design of high-speed trains. The new rules will mean that lorries have bigger windows to give better visibility for drivers. Statistics show that around 4,300 people die annually in accidents involving lorries and heavy-goods vehicles, accounting for 18% of fatal accidents in the EU.

Cost Implications

Industry estimates indicate that the new rules will increase the cost of a lorry by up to 1,500 Euros. The new design will make cabs far more aerodynamic though, which will in turn lead to better fuel efficiency and result in savings that could offset these costs. The change in shape will also lead to reduced emissions, which will mean further cost reductions. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association have criticised the new legislation, as they believe it does not take into account the long lead-time needed for research and development into new cab design.

What Happens Now?

While politicians have backed the new proposals, with only 88 MEPs voting against and 570 for, the new design features now need to be approved by the governments of the 28 member states and made into national law, which can take up to two years. They will not become compulsory until 2022, seven years after the EU directive takes effect. Some in the UK, including London’s Mayor and keen cyclist, Boris Johnson, believe that the British Government may oppose the changes, but others, including the Liberal Democrat MEP, Phil Bennion, predict that the proposals will receive Government approval later this year.

No matter how long the new rules take to filter through to manufacturers, you can be certain that Mobile Fleet Support will be fully prepared to carry out modifications to help you comply with any new legislation, whether to a whole fleet or to a single vehicle. Our expert and skilled professionals are fully qualified to work on any size and shape of vehicle, so don’t hesitate to call us on 01582 432007 to discuss any maintenance, repairs or modifications that you require.

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