Alison Bell, Marketing Specialist at Venson Automotive Solutions

Fleet1000 speaks to Alison Bell on future-proofing fleets through data, inclusivity and adaptable decision-making “Every generation of technology brings fear, but in reality it reshapes how people work – it doesn’t replace them." After 18 years at Venson Automotive Solutions, Alison Bell has seen...

The simple driving habits proven to cut SMR costs

Poor driving habits are quietly adding pressure to fleet service, maintenance and repair budgets, according to new research from Venson Automotive Solutions. The study highlights how everyday behaviours behind the wheel are accelerating vehicle wear and increasing downtime across fleets. Almost a q...

How to transition to electric without blowing the fleet budget

For many fleets, hesitation around electrification isn't ideological. It's financial and operational. Vehicle range, charging infrastructure, lease commitments and Whole Life Cost all sit under intense scrutiny. In most organisations, fleet is the second highest cost after payroll. Large scale refr...

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

Tesla has strengthened its position in the UK fleet market with the launch of a new entry-level Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced from £44,990. The revised line-up drops the previous ‘Standard’ badging and introduces a lower-cost Long Range variant that undercuts the model it replaces by a...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for cutting through fleet data overload

The fleets that escape data overload decide what matters, simplify how they share insight and embed data into everyday decisions rather than resorting to collecting more data. This short playbook sets out what that looks like in practice, using real fleet examples to show how clarity is built witho...

Leasing.com deals of the week

This week’s Leasing.com deals show just how affordable new cars can be, with low monthly costs across electric and petrol models. BYD Dolphin SurfIf you want a genuinely affordable route into electric driving, the BYD Dolphin Surf is hard to ignore. Compact, simple and well specified, it makes a str...

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Business Contract Hire by Adept

At Adept, we place our customers at the core of everything we do. Our professional partnerships with leading UK vehicle funders enable us to offer highly competitive pricing and superior service levels, complemented by proactive and personal account management. This distinctive approach helps our customers save time and money, allowing them to concentrate on their primary business activities.

Business Contract Hire (BCH) may be the ideal vehicle financing solution for your specific business needs, offering numerous benefits:

  • Reduced operational risk.
  • VAT efficiency.
  • Budget-friendly monthly costs.
  • Sale and Leaseback scheme.
  • Option to include maintenance costs.
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Business Leasing by Pink Car Leasing

Whether you are exploring vehicle leasing for the first time or are a seasoned customer, Pink Car Leasing is here to guide you every step of the way. Our dedicated team of sales consultants, experts in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), vans, minibuses, electric, hybrid, and prestige vehicles, are committed to providing you with personalised service to meet your unique needs—be it one vehicle or a fleet of one hundred.

At Pink Car Leasing, we pride ourselves on not only finding you the most competitive deals in the market but also on delivering exceptional customer support throughout your leasing process. As the UK’s premier business car and van leasing specialists, we offer an extensive range of vehicles, including sought-after models from Mercedes, BMW, and Audi.

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Vehicle Conversions by Venson Automotive Solutions

Venson Automotive Solutions is a leading fleet management specialist, offering a comprehensive suite of services for all vehicle types, including cars, commercial vehicles, HGVs, EVs, hybrids, and other alternatively-fuelled vehicles. Our dedication to delivering high-quality service and tangible business benefits is at the core of our operations.

With over two decades of experience, we have provided bespoke vehicle conversion services for a variety of sectors, including public, emergency services, not-for-profit, and private industries. Our adaptable approach is supported by our facilities in Yorkshire and Buckinghamshire, ensuring we meet your specific requirements.

  • Roof Systems and Storage Solutions: Collaborating with top manufacturers, we supply and install a broad selection of storage solutions, from simple roof bars to complex external glass frails and pipe tubes of various sizes.
  • Livery: Our vehicle branding and livery service caters to a wide range of fleets, offering design, supply, and application services that utilise diverse materials and techniques for a standout finish.
  • Lining Solutions: Custom CNC machined linings tailored to your vehicle model can significantly reduce damage and enhance productivity. We also offer spray-on LINE-X protection in various finishes to accommodate different industry needs.
  • Electrical System Design and Installation: Our extensive experience in fitting specialist vehicles with advanced lighting, power, and communication systems spans emergency services, public sector fleets, and maintenance service providers, including housing associations and utility companies.
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Business Protection by LV

At LV=, we're dedicated to bolstering and safeguarding UK businesses by offering a suite of Business Protection products designed to provide essential support when it’s needed the most.

Our Business Protection services are crafted to secure your company's financial health against unforeseen events that could impact a business owner or a pivotal team member. Essentially, it functions as life insurance, with the option to include critical illness cover, for those who are integral to your business's success or its proprietors.

LV= offers a variety of Business Protection solutions tailored to your needs:

  • Key Person Cover: Offers a financial safeguard in the event of the death or critical illness (if Critical Illness Cover is selected) of a vital staff member.
  • Share and Partnership Protection: Enables business owners to maintain control of the company in the unfortunate event that one of the partners passes away or is diagnosed with a critical illness.
  • Relevant Life Cover (RLC): Permits businesses to provide a death-in-service benefit to employees, including salaried directors, as a part of their employment package.
  • Executive Income Protection: Delivers a monthly payment to the employer if an insured employee is unable to work due to illness or injury. These payments assist in covering the costs associated with an employee's sick pay, along with the employer's National Insurance contributions and pension scheme contributions on behalf of the employee.

Through these protections, LV= aims to ensure that your business remains resilient and secure, ready to face any challenge that may arise.

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