Tag : Kwik Fit
Tesla toughest on tyres in Britain
Analysis by automotive servicing and repair company Kwik Fit has revealed the cars which are most likely to wear tyres quickly and need more frequent changes.
Cost of pothole damage rises to £1.7bn as average repair bill hits new high
The cost of pothole damage to the nation’s drivers has reached £1.7bn following a surge in repair bills.
Kwik Fit holds inaugural fleet tyre insights day
Kwik Fit has hosted its first-ever Insights Day for the fleet sector, attended by key decision-makers from major leasing and rental firms.
Kwik Fit boosts mobile service with 100+ Sprinter vans
Kwik Fit has expanded its mobile tyre fitting service with the addition of more than 100 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.
Kwik Fit fleet director Dan Joyce assumes retail operations role
Kwik Fit fleet director Dan Joyce is also assuming the role of retail operations director, succeeding Paul Boulton.
Kwik Fit opens new national fleet support centre and grows fleet leadership team
Kwik Fit has opened a new national Fleet Customer Support Centre just outside Glasgow, while also announcing an expanded leadership team.
Kwik Fit to drive mobile tyre fitting operation under new chief
Kwik Fit has appointed Mark Wellings to lead its mobile tyre fitting operation, replacing Simon Lucas.
Kwik Fit acquires bike servicing firm Fettle to support last-mile delivery fleets
Kwik Fit has acquired bicycle servicing start-up Fettle in a move to “revolutionise the service experience in cycling” and support businesses using fleets of e-bikes and … Read More »
Drivers hitting average of 11 potholes per month
The cost of pothole damage is rising despite a drop in mileage during lockdown, with drivers reporting worse conditions.
Kwik Fit to offer discounted MOTs throughout April
Kwik Fit is marking the 50th anniversary of its first centre opening with an offer for discounted MOTs.
Mobile phone use still top 10 peeve for drivers despite offences declining
Other drivers’ use of mobile phones is seen as the most annoying habit on the road despite offences declining.
Spoof wardens ‘clamp’ cars to raise awareness of tyre dangers
Cars with dangerously low tread depths have been ‘clamped’ by spoof traffic wardens as part of a Kwik Fit campaign to raise awareness of the importance … Read More »
Tyre selection and driving style even more crucial to plug-in vehicle efficiency
Tyre selection – allied to driving style – will play a far more crucial role in maximising performance and longevity, and minimising fleet costs, for the … Read More »
Kwik Fit expands ‘Mobile7’ tyre-fitting service further
Kwik Fit is enhancing its ‘Mobile7’ operation and rolling it out into new areas to bring fleets added flexibility with tyre replacement.
SG Fleet awards three-year sole supply tyre deal to Kwik Fit
SG Fleet Group customers are to benefit from a new one-stop shop service for tyres and associated products under a three-year sole supply deal with Kwik … Read More »
WLTP could curb SUV demand
Switching to the new WLTP fuel economy test cycle could mitigate drivers’ ongoing migration to SUVs due to the increased tax burden that such vehicles could face compared to … Read More »
New MOT regime contradicts Road Traffic Act, warns Kwik Fit
Fleets could be left confused by changes being introduced to the MOT test this month, with the new rules potentially contradicting the established Road Traffic Act, … Read More »
Kwik Fit Fleet picks up two honours at Alphabet Supplier Awards
Alphabet has named the winners of its 2018 Supplier Awards, with Kwik Fit Fleet having secured a double award win.
Four in 10 motorists using dangerous tyres
Almost 40% of cars in the UK are running on at least one tyre that is “dangerously” or “very dangerously” underinflated, new research suggest.
CO2 levels rising as fleets migrate to PCH and petrols
Average CO2 emissions are on the rise from British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) member lease cars as a result of Government’s tax drives on … Read More »
New research models impact of diesel scrappage scheme
Switching drivers of 10-year-old diesels to petrols would reduce NOx but increase carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, latest research from Kwik Fit has found.
Lex Autolease reveals suppliers of the year
Lex Autolease has announced its suppliers of the year at its annual awards.
Third of drivers still flouting mobile phone rules
A third (34%) of drivers are still using their mobile phone without a hands-free set, with more than half a million motorists admitting to making calls … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Thursday 15 June
All the key news in fleet… Drivers predict Brexit bump across motoring cost spectrum Drivers are preparing for an anticipated rise in the cost of buying … Read More »
Changing tyres at 3mm “unnecessary”, says Michelin
Fleets and drivers changing tyres earlier than the legal tread limit are wasting money, harming the environment and potentially impacting on the tyre’s safety performance.
Today in Fleet: Friday 12 May
All the key news in fleet… Diesel still tops list for used buyers The price of used petrol cars is at a four-year high but diesel … Read More »
Kwik Fit drives one-stop shop approach
Kwik Fit is continuing to enhance its range of fleet initiatives as it looks to drive its profile as a one-stop motoring shop for fleets.
Top management appointments at Kwik Fit Fleet as Peter Lambert retires
Kwik Fit has made changes in the senior management team for its GB Fleet operation following the decision of Peter Lambert to retire on 31 March.
Tyre offences on the rise
Defective tyres are accounting a greater proportion of total penalty points received by drivers for the poor condition of their cars, new Kwik Fit research finds.
