Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

Our telematics system offers sophisticated monitoring and data collection to enhance vehicle and driver performance.

• Driver and Vehicle Monitoring: Track real-time and historical data on driver behaviour and vehicle location with options for geo-fencing to maintain tight control over your fleet.
• Preventative Maintenance Alerts: Real-time updates ensure vehicles are maintained promptly, reducing downtime and enhancing customer service continuity.
• Fault Diagnostics: Remote diagnostics help identify and address faults quickly, potentially before they become more serious issues.
• Efficiency and Profitability: Analysis of driver behaviour and vehicle performance can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiencies and profitability, with potential improvements of up to 10%.

Owned and operated by Worldline IT Services UK Limited, fuelGenie collaborates with leading retailers like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Shell to offer comprehensive business fuel card solutions. With a solid history spanning 17 years, we have been the backbone of fuel card programmes for the UK's foremost supermarkets.

fuelGenie+ offers all the advantages of fuelGenie, along with extended network access, additional flexibility, and more benefits for a nominal card fee. If you're new to fuelGenie, you're in for a treat with our array of benefits.

Our fuel cards ensure you're only paying the pump price, free from additional surcharges. With over 2,200 participating locations across the UK, including many Shell stations, monitoring and controlling expenditure is simpler than ever. Your drivers will have access to more amenities, allowing for convenient breaks and refuels. Plus, our app helps locate the nearest petrol stations swiftly, and our account management tools significantly ease administrative tasks.

Vehicles, maintenance, charging, and energy – Octopus Electric Vehicles will tailor an EV fleet solution perfectly suited to your business needs.

Designed with businesses like yours in mind, our leasing solutions electrify your fleet, paving the way for sustainability and unlocking financial benefits for your organisation. Reclaim 50% VAT and enjoy full coverage on maintenance costs. Delve into our selection of electric vehicles and harness the potential of sustainable mobility for your business today.

• Save on Tax: Company Car Tax is considerably lower for electric vehicles (EVs) compared to petrol or diesel counterparts.
• Reclaim VAT: For VAT-registered entities, reclaim 50% VAT on your lease and 100% VAT on maintenance expenses.
• 4,000 Miles Free: Switch to Intelligent Octopus Go and receive 4,000 complimentary miles of home charging.

Achieve your fleet objectives with Lightfoot’s advanced open-platform telematics technology, designed to empower you with the means to excel.

Our comprehensive system caters to fleets of all dimensions and compositions, offering a streamlined fleet management experience for petrol, diesel, electric vehicles (EV), and mixed fleets eager to shift their performance into a higher gear.

Lightfoot stands out as a fleet management solution, crafted in collaboration with driving behaviour specialists from the University of Bath. It’s proven to render fleets safer, more economical, and more cost-effective.

By engaging drivers through an in-cab dashboard device that offers immediate visual and verbal feedback, Lightfoot encourages refined driving practices. Enhanced driving performance unlocks the opportunity for drivers to participate in contests, secure prizes, partake in league tables, and access exclusive discounts via the Lightfoot app. This model not only equips your drivers with the resources to cultivate superior driving habits but also motivates them with rewards, guaranteeing enduring improvements across your fleet.