Whether you want to keep your vehicle roadworthy for essential journeys, or are concerned about the impact of not driving it at all for a while, we have put together some tips to ensure your motor remains in top tip condition. Even though the government have extended any MOTs due from 30 March 2020 for a period of … Read More "Coronavirus: How to keep your vehicle roadworthy during the pandemic"
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget speech today (Wednesday, March 11, 2020). It was also the first – and much delayed – Budget of the Government led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Indeed it was the first Budget proper since October 29, 2018. Since then there has been a March 2019 … Read More "Budget 2020 – What it means for you, your fleet and business"
Any vehicle registered on or after 1st April 2020 will have the new WLTP figures applied which could mean a significant change in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and benefit in kind (BIK), from 6th April 2020 for company car drivers. These changes could affect existing vehicle orders and as soon as manufacturers publish their results, … Read More "WLTP Impact – Important! – A reminder of how it will affect your fleet"
HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from June 1. All rates, apart from the rate for diesel cars with an engine of 1,600cc or less, have increased by 1p per mile (ppm). The rate for diesel cars with an engine of 1,600cc or less stays the same at … Read More "New advisory fuel rates from June published by HMRC"
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond’s second Spring Statement today (Wednesday, March 13) was an update on the health of the UK economy and the state of the Government’s finances, rather than laying out any major new tax or spending announcements. The fleet industry had hoped that the Chancellor in his 35-minute speech would … Read More "Spring Statement 2019"
Tolls to cross the Severn bridges into Wales have officially been scrapped after 52 years. The toll was abolished this morning (Monday December 17) and the removal of the fee, which was £5.60 for a car, on the M4 and M48 bridges between south-west England and Wales may save commuters up to £1,400 a year. … Read More "Severn Bridge toll charge is abolished"
The Dart Charge for Class B vehicles on registered accounts is to increase by 20% from 1 October 2018. Currently car owners using the Dartford Crossing who have a pre-paid account pay £1.67 per crossing, a third lower than the £2.50 paid by those without an account. However, drivers have received an email informing them … Read More "Dart Charge to increase for some drivers"
The DVLA has warned motorists not to take their vehicle abroad without their V5C logbook, while drivers of leased or hired vehicles will require a vehicle on hire certificate (VE103) from their rental or leasing provider. All UK motorists travelling abroad in a vehicle must carry the original Vehicle Registration Document (V5). If your vehicle is leased … Read More "DVLA issues warning to drivers planning summer getaway"
New camera technology which could automatically detect drivers not complying with ‘Red X’ lane closure signs on smart motorways could go live from the spring. Smart motorways involve using the hard shoulder for traffic unless a red X indicates it is closed, normally because of an accident or a broken down vehicle. Road-side cameras which automatically … Read More "Smart motorway cameras currently being tested"
Modern technology has brought many benefits and a lot of convenience to car drivers. But with new developments come new risks. Many drivers have become victims to a new type of car crime; ‘keyless’ theft. Thieves have learned to take advantage of cars fitted with keyless entry by using so-called ‘relay boxes’ to boost the … Read More "Protecting Company Cars Against Keyless Theft"
Wales Air Ambulance have been presented with a donation of £1500 from Days Fleet and Days Motor Group to help fund the charity’s missions. The charity needs to raise £6.5 million every year to fund the four-helicopter operation, which can be anywhere in the country within 20 minutes and can cost around £1,500 for each lifesaving … Read More "Days Fleet and Days Motor Group show support for Wales Air Ambulance"
Land Rover has released a teaser image of its upcoming Range Rover Velar. The new addition has been designed to fill the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. Land Rover chief design officer Gerry McGovern said: “We call the Velar the avant garde Range Rover. “It brings a new dimension … Read More "Land Rover teases Range Rover Velar"