Alphabet has extended its SMR partnership with Fleet Assist for a further five years.

Alphabet will continue to use Fleet Assist’s network of 5,800 franchised and independent garages for SMR on its 132,000-strong vehicle fleet

The two firms have been working together since 2005 and the latest extension will see Alphabet continue to use Fleet Assist’s network of 5,800 franchised and independent garages for SMR on its 132,000-strong vehicle fleet.

This includes electric vehicles – Fleet Assist has a network of 4,000 garages that are ‘EV-ready’. Alphabet uses Fleet Assist’s dealer grading to steer its own policies, ensuring work is directed to the right dealers with the right expertise to deliver a first-time fix.

Fleet Assist also works closely with Alphabet on regularly reviewing industry labour rates and network expansion to ensure the leasing firm optimises its maintenance budget while also continuing to provide a first-class service to customers.

Sarra Shepherd, Alphabet GB’s supplier relationship manager, said the partnership has been highly beneficial to the company, ensuring its SMR network has kept in step with its fleet expansion.

She continued: “Fleet Assist’s growing EV network provides peace of mind that we will keep all types of alternative-fuelled vehicles on the road.

“It is a very exciting time as we transition to 2030 and we are pleased to have Fleet Assist on hand to help us manage our SMR along the way.”