Ogilvie Fleet has signed up Cazoo to provide end-of-life vehicle solutions for its 18,000-plus vehicle fleet, enhancing services for its clients.

Ogilvie has appointed Cazoo on an exclusive arrangement that covers a range of end-of-life solutions

The deal comes after online car retailer Cazoo acquired Smart Fleet Solutions (SFS) in February this year, followed by SMH Fleet Solutions in September, supporting its own operations but also enabling it to offer an end-to-end remarketing and disposal solution for fleet operators.

Ogilvie has appointed Cazoo on an exclusive arrangement that covers a range of solutions, including inspect and collect services across the UK, in-house technology solutions to assist with damage recharging and vehicle disposal at the end of contract.

Jim Hannah, Ogilvie Fleet operations director, outlined: “The whole of the car buying market has seen incredible change in the past two years and we believed the time was right to investigate how we could embrace these changes in our own disposal routes. We were also keen to look at how we can improve processes, enhance efficiency and also add further value for our clients.”

The deal will benefit Ogilvie customers through an improved customer experience via technology, while Ogilvie itself will also gain from efficiencies within its remarketing process.

Gordon Stephen, Ogilvie Fleet managing director, explained: “Aside from the move being a sound financial decision, our new relationship with Cazoo also significantly enhances our customer and driver interactions with more streamlined processes, as well as many new add-in service benefits, such as Amazon-style delivery and collection notifications direct to a driver’s phone with live ETAs.

“Importantly, our unique approach to fairness and transparency with any reconditioning costs is completely maintained – and in fact enhanced no less – through a greater focus on imagery and speed of advice. All in all it is a win-win-win for Ogilvie Fleet, Cazoo and our valued client base.”

The deal also supports Cazoo’s long-term growth plans with a committed vehicle supply.

Alex Chesterman, founder and CEO of Cazoo, said: “Our acquisitions of SMH Fleet Solutions and SFS have given us the nationwide infrastructure and expert team to offer a full end-to-end service to fleet owners across the UK. This is a significant partnership for us and will see Cazoo handling a large number of vehicles during this long-term contract, and we’re delighted to be working with Ogilvie Fleet.”