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Fuel Card Popularity Grows as Fleets Look to Control Costs
With the cost of fuel being so high, many companies are actively looking at ways of driving down costs. A fleet of 100 cars can run up an annual.......
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Top 10 Crash for Cash Spots
A survey by Direct Line insurance has identified the UK's top ten ‘crash for cash' hotspots, where fraudsters fake accidents by making unnecessary.......
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Drivers Need to be Reminded About the Importance of Vehicle Checks
For many companies operating fleets of vehicles, there is a huge reliance on the driver to ensure the vehicle remains roadworthy. However, irrespctive.......
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Where Are Your Company Vehicles Travelling to This Summer?
With weather forecasters predicting a hot British Summer, the Camping and Caravanning Club has said that bookings for pitches at sites in the UK.......
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Lack of Screenwash Poses Legionnaires' Disease Risk
Fleet managers should warn all drivers to make sure their windscreen wiper fluid is topped up with screenwash after a survey showed evidence that.......
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12 Month Old Fiestas are Incredible Value for Money
A year ago Sandicliffe Motor Contracts won a major contract through its courtesy car leasing division for a high volume of Ford Fiesta's. With.......
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Making Commercial Sense
Agreeing the optimum way of operating a commercial vehicle fleet holds a large number of variables. - Identifying the correct number of vehicles.......
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VAT Increase in the Budget Places Greater Focus on Contract Hire
The announcement that VAT will rise to 20% in 2011 will cause more businesses to look at the benefits of contract hire, according to the BVRLA (British.......
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New Code of Conduct for Vans
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has launched a Van Excellence Code aimed at providing van operators with an agreed code of conduct to follow. Already.......
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Are Your Drivers Eligible to be Driving At All?
Driving licences have come under increased scrutiny this month. The Licence Bureau reported an instance where someone who had been banned for.......
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The Art of Deduction – How to use Additional Support Services to Reduce Fleet Costs
When it comes to finding a suitable fleet funding and management service, most companies focus on their core requirement – with contract hire.......
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New Rules for Personal Injury Claims Begin on 30th April
Drivers who injure another party in a blameworthy accident will need to respond quickly to avoid losing their insurance indemnity, under new personal.......
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HMRC rules out AFR rate rise
HMRC has ruled out any review of its advisory fuel rate (AFRs) before the scheduled June 1 review. This means that with fuel prices hitting.......
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Professional Delivery
Choices have been made, colours and specifications agreed, an order placed and the company car is due for delivery. For the fleet manager, it’s.......
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Driver Training Online? Is That Really Possible?
At Sandicliffe Motor Contracts we’re always looking to help our customers reduce costs. But when we mention that we can offer online driver.......
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“Driver” Management Becomes a New Focus for Fleet Managers
Companies operating fleets of vehicles are being advised to place greater focus on the management of their drivers according to Phil Elms, National.......
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Offering a cash Allowance? – It could be costing you and your drivers money
It wasn't many years ago the Government was taxing drivers out of the company car. But with the Chancellor improving the tax incentives to drive.......
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Professional Partners - a case study of Danwood
Danwood is the UK’s largest independent supplier of office printing equipment and document management solutions. Printers, copiers, multifunctional.......
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts Launches New 4 Page Newsletter
We are always looking at better ways of offering advice and information to our clients. Which is why we have launched a 4 page newsletter packed.......
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Budget Summary - March 2010
Last week saw the final Budget prior to a General Election and there was nothing too significant for fleet operators apart from a few items worth.......
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Warning Over Private Cars Used for Business Purposes
You may have heard the phrase "Grey Fleet" - the term for employees who drive their own vehicle for business use. And the reason why.......
Read more >>
Small knocks and scrapes are costing fleets thousands in unnecessary repairs
When a driver has a small knock or scrape caused by reversing into a post, catching the side of their vehicle as they pull out of a tight entrance,.......
Read more >>
Fuel Cards a Great Tool for Controlling Costs
Its not uncommon for a relatively standard car to run up an annual fuel bill of up to £2500 (assuming its doing around 20,000 miles per annum). Across.......
Read more >>
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts Wins Contract With Inspired Gaming Group
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts, the Long Eaton-based contract hire and leasing specialist, has won an order to supply 35 vehicles to Midlands-based.......
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Sale and Leaseback Interest on the Increase as Companies Seek to Raise Cash for Vital Growth Plans
With 2010 truly underway, the signs of an economic recovery are strong and optimism is growing. And as many businesses seek to capitalise on.......
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Place your orders before the manufacturers' price increases
If you have orders to place in the first quarter of 2010, it is well worth speaking to us about likely motor manufacturer price increases. By.......
Read more >>
Say Goodbye to Recharges as New Tyre Scheme is Launched
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has launched a new tyre scheme with unlimited replacements and no recharges. This means within your fixed cost maintenance.......
Read more >>
Diesel Can Freeze In Low Temperatures - Fleets are Warned
Independent contract hire and leasing specialist, Sandicliffe Motor Contracts, is warning fleet operators that diesel can freeze in very cold conditions. Caused.......
Read more >>
2009 - A Year of Progress
No-one could argue that 2009 has been the year of depressing national headlines. However, at Sandicliffe Motor Contracts we're proud that it.......
Read more >>
Privileged Purchase Programme Launched
New for 2010 is Sandicliffe Motor Contracts' "Privileged Purchase Programme" which is being launched in January. This is a scheme which.......
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Drink Driving Awareness Programme
Please be safe during this festive period. With increased drinking at lunchtime and socialising at home, many drivers lose track of what they.......
Read more >>
Fuel Card Popularity Grows as Fleets Look to Control Costs
With the cost of fuel being so high, many companies are actively looking at ways of driving down costs. A fleet of 100 cars can run up an annual.......
Read more >>
Top 10 Crash for Cash Spots
A survey by Direct Line insurance has identified the UK's top ten ‘crash for cash' hotspots, where fraudsters fake accidents by making unnecessary.......
Read more >>
Drivers Need to be Reminded About the Importance of Vehicle Checks
For many companies operating fleets of vehicles, there is a huge reliance on the driver to ensure the vehicle remains roadworthy. However, irrespctive.......
Read more >>
Where Are Your Company Vehicles Travelling to This Summer?
With weather forecasters predicting a hot British Summer, the Camping and Caravanning Club has said that bookings for pitches at sites in the UK.......
Read more >>
Lack of Screenwash Poses Legionnaires' Disease Risk
Fleet managers should warn all drivers to make sure their windscreen wiper fluid is topped up with screenwash after a survey showed evidence that.......
Read more >>
12 Month Old Fiestas are Incredible Value for Money
A year ago Sandicliffe Motor Contracts won a major contract through its courtesy car leasing division for a high volume of Ford Fiesta's. With.......
Read more >>
Making Commercial Sense
Agreeing the optimum way of operating a commercial vehicle fleet holds a large number of variables. - Identifying the correct number of vehicles.......
Read more >>
VAT Increase in the Budget Places Greater Focus on Contract Hire
The announcement that VAT will rise to 20% in 2011 will cause more businesses to look at the benefits of contract hire, according to the BVRLA (British.......
Read more >>
New Code of Conduct for Vans
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has launched a Van Excellence Code aimed at providing van operators with an agreed code of conduct to follow. Already.......
Read more >>
Are Your Drivers Eligible to be Driving At All?
Driving licences have come under increased scrutiny this month. The Licence Bureau reported an instance where someone who had been banned for.......
Read more >>
The Art of Deduction – How to use Additional Support Services to Reduce Fleet Costs
When it comes to finding a suitable fleet funding and management service, most companies focus on their core requirement – with contract hire.......
Read more >>
New Rules for Personal Injury Claims Begin on 30th April
Drivers who injure another party in a blameworthy accident will need to respond quickly to avoid losing their insurance indemnity, under new personal.......
Read more >>
HMRC rules out AFR rate rise
HMRC has ruled out any review of its advisory fuel rate (AFRs) before the scheduled June 1 review. This means that with fuel prices hitting.......
Read more >>
Professional Delivery
Choices have been made, colours and specifications agreed, an order placed and the company car is due for delivery. For the fleet manager, it’s.......
Read more >>
Driver Training Online? Is That Really Possible?
At Sandicliffe Motor Contracts we’re always looking to help our customers reduce costs. But when we mention that we can offer online driver.......
Read more >>
“Driver” Management Becomes a New Focus for Fleet Managers
Companies operating fleets of vehicles are being advised to place greater focus on the management of their drivers according to Phil Elms, National.......
Read more >>
Offering a cash Allowance? – It could be costing you and your drivers money
It wasn't many years ago the Government was taxing drivers out of the company car. But with the Chancellor improving the tax incentives to drive.......
Read more >>
Professional Partners - a case study of Danwood
Danwood is the UK’s largest independent supplier of office printing equipment and document management solutions. Printers, copiers, multifunctional.......
Read more >>
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts Launches New 4 Page Newsletter
We are always looking at better ways of offering advice and information to our clients. Which is why we have launched a 4 page newsletter packed.......
Read more >>
Budget Summary - March 2010
Last week saw the final Budget prior to a General Election and there was nothing too significant for fleet operators apart from a few items worth.......
Read more >>
Warning Over Private Cars Used for Business Purposes
You may have heard the phrase "Grey Fleet" - the term for employees who drive their own vehicle for business use. And the reason why.......
Read more >>
Small knocks and scrapes are costing fleets thousands in unnecessary repairs
When a driver has a small knock or scrape caused by reversing into a post, catching the side of their vehicle as they pull out of a tight entrance,.......
Read more >>
Fuel Cards a Great Tool for Controlling Costs
Its not uncommon for a relatively standard car to run up an annual fuel bill of up to £2500 (assuming its doing around 20,000 miles per annum). Across.......
Read more >>
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts Wins Contract With Inspired Gaming Group
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts, the Long Eaton-based contract hire and leasing specialist, has won an order to supply 35 vehicles to Midlands-based.......
Read more >>
Sale and Leaseback Interest on the Increase as Companies Seek to Raise Cash for Vital Growth Plans
With 2010 truly underway, the signs of an economic recovery are strong and optimism is growing. And as many businesses seek to capitalise on.......
Read more >>
Place your orders before the manufacturers' price increases
If you have orders to place in the first quarter of 2010, it is well worth speaking to us about likely motor manufacturer price increases. By.......
Read more >>
Say Goodbye to Recharges as New Tyre Scheme is Launched
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has launched a new tyre scheme with unlimited replacements and no recharges. This means within your fixed cost maintenance.......
Read more >>
Diesel Can Freeze In Low Temperatures - Fleets are Warned
Independent contract hire and leasing specialist, Sandicliffe Motor Contracts, is warning fleet operators that diesel can freeze in very cold conditions. Caused.......
Read more >>
2009 - A Year of Progress
No-one could argue that 2009 has been the year of depressing national headlines. However, at Sandicliffe Motor Contracts we're proud that it.......
Read more >>
Privileged Purchase Programme Launched
New for 2010 is Sandicliffe Motor Contracts' "Privileged Purchase Programme" which is being launched in January. This is a scheme which.......
Read more >>
Drink Driving Awareness Programme
Please be safe during this festive period. With increased drinking at lunchtime and socialising at home, many drivers lose track of what they.......
Read more >>