News Category: Driving Awareness

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 »

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 »

Risk Management Tool Warning

The opportunities offered by the latest risk management tools could become a ‘threat’ to an organisation if not properly managed. Ian Hesselden, a partner at JLT, believes additional risk management tools such as telematics and in-cab coaching devices can produce “invaluable” data to safeguard both company and driver. This comes into light after the recent… Read more »

Best Vehicles for Christmas

As the year begins to unwind and come to an end there really is only one event which everyone looks forward to – Christmas. Purchasing presents for loved ones, finding the perfect Christmas tree for the house and putting up with the weather becomes part and parcel of the festive season. If you’re still wondering… Read more »

2019 car launches to look out for

You might be coming up to review your next company car contract with Sandicliffe Motor Contracts and you’re asking yourself: do I extend my existing contract; do I order that new company car and what new cars are being launched soon? Don’t worry, we have hand-picked our top choice for EVs, hybrids and SUVs coming… Read more »

Road Safety Week 2019

Road Safety Week is an important time of the year. It’s a time to sit up and take notice of how our driving can impact other road users and those around us. Bike Smart is the message at the heart of this year’s Road Safety Week campaign and focuses on the safety of those on two… Read more »

SMC Fleet customers benefit from growing tyre coverage

Sandicliffe Motor Contracts customers can now benefit from wider availability of Kwik Fit sites across the UK when replacing their tyres, thanks to the recent expansion of their tyre partners operational coverage in the UK.    Kwik Fit who are Sandicliffe Motor Contracts tyre partner have announced their expansion of their operational network with the inclusion… Read more »