Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 highlights sector growth

Representatives from Sandicliffe Motor Contracts business development team attended this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show which took place 30 April – 2 May 2019. The CV Show is is the largest and the most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event staged in Britain and has attracted over 20,000 visitors this year. In terms of presence, the show… Read more »

Google Maps Electric Vehicle (EV) charge map search is the game changer for UK drivers

Besides the problems that social media can create, technology and the internet is constantly enhancing our day to day lives. This has been also true of Google since it came into our lives from the early 2000s and since then we have seen an array of features that have provided benefits to everyone, every day… Read more »

Brexit: Taking Vehicles Abroad – Important Advice (VE103)

Important information for driving your vehicle abroad. From 29th March, regardless of whether there is a deal or no deal Brexit, all drivers taking vehicles abroad will require a VE103 form issued by the owner of the vehicle, an insurance Green Card and a GB car sticker, in order to drive in the EU. It… Read more »

BVRLA’s Fair Wear & Tear Standard e-guide now available

Sandicliffe Motor Contracts are pleased to announce the investment in the licensing of the BVRLA’s ‘The Industry Fair Wear & Tear Standard’ a e-guide. The BVRLA’s Fair Wear and Tear guide identifies how a vehicle should be returned to a leasing provider at the end of a lease, hire or contract agreement. Customers and drivers… Read more »

Geneva International Motor Show 2019

The 89th Geneva International Motor Show took place (7-17th March) so we thought we would look at some of the highlights and insights into the future of fleet vehicles. Maxda CX-30 The all new Mazda CX-30 is the latest addition to the Japanese maker’s range, and it was revealed for the first time at Geneva. Peugeot e-208… Read more »

UK drivers of rental and leased vehicles still require VE103 certificates regardless of EU-Exit Deal

If you are planning to use your company car (leased vehicle) post 29 March in Europe, you will still be required to carry VE103 certificate.  The Government has confirmed that drivers of rented or leased vehicles will still be required to carry a VE103 certificate when taking their vehicle abroad post 29 March, regardless of the outcome of… Read more »

2019 Fleet Events

As the new year starts in full swing and dates start to fill up in your diary, we at SMC have created a comprehensive list for key Fleet events in 2019. Great British Fleet Event – Novotel London West – 24th January 2019 The Great British Fleet Event 2019, to be held on 24 January… Read more »

Changes on Trailer Registration Plates

From 28 March 2019, it will be a requirement for certain trailers travelling abroad to be registered with DVLA. To provide ample time for customers to register, DVLA aims to launch this service in January 2019. When registered, trailers must display a trailer registration number plate as well as the registration number plate of the… Read more »