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Fuel News & Fleet Management Insights
At Fuel Card Services, we recognise how important it is for fleet operators and commercial drivers to stay in the loop with the latest developments and updates in the industry.
That’s why this blog comprises informative guides, blog articles, and case studies to help shine a light on topics such as fuel cards, fleet management , and UK driving laws.
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Electric car servicing: a guide to EV servicing, maintenance & repairs
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:13th February 2023
Generally speaking, electric vehicles are cheaper to maintain than their traditional fuel counterparts and this is simply because they benefit from having fewer moving parts. Fewer moving parts means less...
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What is MOT – an essential guide
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:13th February 2023
All vehicle owners and fleet managers are familiar with MOT testing. MOT tests themselves are one of the UK’s most essential tools to encourage road safety and minimise or avoid...
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Fleet Management Guide
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:16th March 2022
For operators of commercial fleets, going about managing those fleets in the right way is absolutely crucial. That’s because fleet management impacts a business’ profitability, staff, and customer base. In...
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Seasonal vs all-season tyres: which is best for your fleet?
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:14th February 2022
The choice to fit your fleet’s vehicles with either seasonal or all-season tyres can be a tough one. All-season tyres provide many practical benefits, whilst their seasonal counterparts offer improved...
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Tyre Safety Guide
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:13th February 2023
Every commercial fleet operating in the UK should have a robust and comprehensive policy for ensuring that their vehicles are only ever driven with safe tyres. What exactly constitutes a...
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What happens when you put the wrong fuel in your car?
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:28th February 2022
So, you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car. It’s a surprisingly easy mistake to make that plenty of drivers have made. In fact, What Car? suggests that someone puts...
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The ultimate fleet maintenance guide
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:3rd August 2022
While it would be nice if commercial fleets could operate year-round without fault, that isn’t the core goal for experienced fleet operators. Instead, what’s useful is to understand the range...
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DVSA roadside vehicle checks for commercial vehicles
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:13th February 2023
When driving a commercial vehicle, it is possible that you will be stopped for a roadside vehicle check. This could be by the police, or by an officer for the...
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Can I claim for vehicle damage on poor quality roads?
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:17th September 2021
Any form of vehicle damage can be awkward to deal with, potentially costly, and involves having a little debate with yourself over whether it’s worth claiming on your insurance or...
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