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Welfare Van Conversions by Bri-Stor Systems
For forty years, Bri-Stor Systems has stood at the forefront of light commercial vehicle conversions in the UK, leading the market with our customer-focused philosophy. This approach has enabled us to cultivate enduring partnerships with many of the nation's most significant fleet operators across diverse sectors. Annually, we successfully convert upwards of 8,000 vehicles and manage a storage facility capable of accommodating over 2,000 vehicles.
For organisations requiring mobile facilities for field engineers, Bri-Stor's welfare van conversions offer a practical solution. These vehicles combine portable messing facilities with the capacity to transport multiple operatives, ensuring convenience and efficiency.
Entering this segment with a 35-year legacy in commercial vehicle conversions, including experience in the rail and civil infrastructure sectors, Bri-Stor upholds the highest quality standards. Our welfare vehicles are designed for durability and reliability.
In collaboration with utilities companies, contractors, and rental firms, Bri-Stor has developed an approved range of Welfare vehicle specifications to meet various needs. From basic models to luxury conversions featuring an array of optional extras such as microwaves, PIR sensor LED lighting, and 4G Wi-Fi, we tailor our offerings to provide the ideal solution for every requirement.
Grey Fleet Management by Fleet Evolution
Based in the Midlands, Fleet Evolution has been a pioneer in flexible benefits and fleet services since its inception in 2010. Initially catering to smaller employers with fewer than 1,000 employees, we provide cost-neutral, flexible solutions tailored for organisations that found traditional employee car schemes too limiting or complex. Our innovation led to the launch of the UK's first electric car salary sacrifice scheme in 2012, demonstrating our commitment to accessible and sustainable fleet solutions.
The term 'grey fleet' refers to employees who use their own vehicles for company business. Under legislation, your responsibilities towards employees, customers, and the public extend to all work activities, including the use of personal vehicles. Managing a grey fleet can be complex due to the lack of visibility over the size, composition, and maintenance of these vehicles.
Fleet Evolution simplifies grey fleet management through various strategies, from cash-for-car schemes with strict guidelines to incorporating regular users into company cars or salary sacrifice schemes, all providing significant financial benefits for both employer and employee.
We offer comprehensive services for grey fleet management:
- Policy Setup: Establishing clear operating rules for using personal vehicles.
- Vehicle Regulations: Guidelines on permissible vehicle types, including maximum age limits.
- Enforcement and Documentation: Managing everything from service confirmations to license checks and insurance verification.
- Online Tools: Ensuring drivers regularly inspect their vehicles in line with the Highway Code.
- Regular Communication: Engaging with drivers to explore more beneficial arrangements, such as transitioning to salary sacrifice schemes.
Paua Reimburse
Paua’s team of dedicated technologists, with first-hand experience of driving electric vehicles (EVs), understands the challenges drivers face. We recognise that adapting to charging an EV is a significant shift and are committed to simplifying this process.
Paua Reimburse is our innovative solution for fair compensation of electric vehicle drivers for business miles, developed in collaboration with Royal Mail since 2022. This initiative addresses the challenge employers face in providing appropriate business mileage reimbursement for EV drivers.
- Full Cost Reimbursement
The government’s proposed Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for home charging compensation is often considered inadequate. Paua Reimburse enables employers to fairly compensate drivers for home, workplace, and public charging within a unified digital framework.
- Home Charging Benefits Without Compromise
Home charging offers the ideal scenario for many drivers—plug in overnight and wake up to a fully charged vehicle at the lowest rates. Paua Reimburse ensures fair compensation by accurately capturing mileage data and considering personal circumstances, allowing drivers and teams to fully benefit from home charging.
- Any Vehicle, Any Charger, Any Tariff
Our solution is not limited by specific chargers, vehicle types, or energy supplier tariffs, designed with and for leading businesses to offer maximum flexibility and inclusivity.
Accurate and auditable
Say goodbye to guess work with all the digital tools to capture records of real driver business journeys and personal mileage.
Line manager sign off flows for added security and HR policy inclusion of commuting miles.
Please visit our website Paua Reimburse (pauatech.com)
Stock Funding by Aston Barclay
At the heart of the vehicle remarketing sector, the Aston Barclay Group stands out, propelled by a team of distinguished professionals. Our mission is to redefine the future of the industry with superior results, innovation, strategic investments, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled service.
In collaboration with V12 Vehicle Finance, the Aston Barclay Stock Funding scheme is designed to assist dealers in acquiring, funding, and stocking a wider range of used cars and light commercial vehicles. This initiative enables dealers to enhance their inventory through our comprehensive physical and online auction network, fostering increased sales frequency.
How It Functions:
- Vehicles can be added to your plan via a simple click on your buyer's app or at the cash desk, using your Aston Barclay account number.
- V12 Vehicle Finance manages payments directly, streamlining the transition of vehicles from auction to showroom.
- The scheme covers used cars and vans up to 3.6 tonnes GVW, offering up to 120 days of funding.
- Financing encompasses 100% of the auction purchase price, including standard auction and transportation fees.
- Additional services such as Aston Barclay Enhanced, smart repair, and refurbishment costs can also be financed, up to 10% of the auction price, with a £1,000 limit.
- Account management and payment are facilitated online, with Direct Debit options providing clarity and simplicity in financial dealings.

