Fleet Assist has introduced a new certification programme to set the benchmark for high-achieving garages across its 5,200+-strong network.

The new certification sets the benchmark for high-achieving garages across the UK

The certification provides evidence that the garage is part of Fleet Assist’s annual audit to monitor its services and capabilities. This includes checks such as facilities, technician capability, including EVs, and many other relevant parameters.

The distribution of the certificates to garages has started in April 2024 and are renewed annually for as long as they continue to be part of the network. Garages are encouraged to display these alongside other certificates of professional competency as they give customers a visible reference the garage is part of its network that is subject to ongoing monitoring of its capabilities and operational delivery.

The Fleet Assist network, which also includes 380 mobile units, is currently used by over 40 leasing companies to provide a range of SMR services to a combined fleet of over 1.3 million cars and vans that are on contract hire, rental, on salary sacrifice or subscription services.

Nikos Kotrozos, Fleet Assist’s supply chain director, said: “Our new certification programme aims to provide the benchmark for high achieving garages across the UK and ultimately provide peace of mind for drivers that their vehicle is being worked on by one of the UK’s leading SMR suppliers.

“Our leasing customers and their customers in turn have responded very favourably to this certification initiative,” he added.