CV DISPOSAL GUIDE SVA LAUNCHES Vehicle Auctions (SVA). A
The company said the guide was designed to help fleets, particularly councils, to optimise their residual values as they look to comply with the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). SVA said some fleets were being forced to replace vehicles unusually early to ensure compliance with the ULEZ, due to expand in August. The guide, available via SVA’s
website, includes advice on setting the correct reserves, the importance of local and national pre-sale marketing, and how offering vehicles to an open market across both physical and online
new guide to disposing of commercial vehicles has been published by Shoreham
channels can optimise values, especially for aging and damaged stock. SVA MD Alex Wright said: “Many councils are already starting to de-fleet commercial vehicles that will not meet the new TfL ULEZ rules, to ensure they avoid being fined. “We launched the online guide to help and support them at a time when market prices and the used value guides differ quite dramatically. “The difference between a fleet’s written down vehicle values and the current market price can be very different, and they risk under pricing their vehicles if they are not careful. Councils are managing public money, and the more we can help them make for their vehicles, the better it is for all concerned.”
RINGTONS ADDS ELECTRIC VW VAN TO FLEET
The vehicle, which will be used for deliveries, joins an existing 250-strong Volkswagen fleet, currently comprised of Caddy and Crafter vans. Ringtons operations manager Stephen Killinger said: “We have been looking forward to getting our hands on the ID. Buzz Cargo since it was first announced a couple of years ago. “I was lucky enough to be among the first customers to get behind the wheel and aside from being really enjoyable to drive, as a carbon neutral
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ea company Ringtons has added an electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo to its fleet.
business there are clear benefits to us in going all-electric.” Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles national fleet manager Craig Cavanagh said: “We’re delighted that our long- term partner, Ringtons, has chosen us once again, welcoming its first all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo van onto the fleet. “To hear that over and above its clear sustainability credentials the comfortable cabin and generous load space will enable Ringtons to provide the same, reliable delivery service they have become famous for is fantastic.”
BEAT CAZ FEES BY RENTING MORE EFFICIENT VANS
Keith Shorter, director, Europcar Vans & Trucks, explains how rental can help businesses navigate clean air zones as well as the current supply and economic challenges.
Businesses that rely on a fleet of commercial vehicles need to find ways to avoid the fees imposed in the increasing number of clean air (CAZ) and low emission zones (LEZ) across the UK. Newer, more fuel efficient and,
therefore, compliant vehicles are expensive to buy, with soaring interest rates making borrowing out of reach for many organisations. They’re currently difficult to source, too, due to supply chain delays. Yet, for many operations it’s impossible
to reduce the number of journeys and therefore reduce fees. So what are the options for staying on the road?
USE RENTAL FOR FIT FOR PURPOSE BUSINESS MOBILITY Long term rental is an effective solution for accessing low emission ICE vehicles. Being CAZ and LEZ compliant doesn’t have to mean switching to electric. The Europcar fleet includes 10,000
plus commercial vehicles ranging from small panel vans to crew vans, tippers and traffic management drop sides as well as other specialist vehicles. All vehicles are CAZ compliant – Euro
6 Diesel or Euro 4 Petrol. And long-term rental can be customised with livery, tow bars, internal racking and more to suit each individual customer’s requirements.
START THE EV JOURNEY Europcar is working with a number of businesses to source electric models on long-term rental to avoid CAZ and ULEZ fines without having to make capital investment or impact cash flow. This approach not only helps meet
sustainability targets, it also provides a vital stepping stone on the journey to EV, giving employees true real- world experience before the full switch is made.
AVOID EMISSIONS CHARGES ■ Cut city centre journeys overall or take fewer trips into the CAZ or LEZ by using larger compliant vehicles.
■ Replace more polluting vehicles by renting newer, more efficient models that are compliant.
■ Rent compliant vehicles long-term or on an ad-hoc basis.
■ ‘Try before you switch’ by renting zero emissions electric and hybrid alternatives.
The Europcar Vans & Trucks
Guide helps identify the best van or truck solution for an organisation’s needs. Commercial vehicle experts at Europcar’s network of 13 specialist supersites can help businesses identify the right solution for each job.
To find out more about how Europcar can support your organisation’s decarbonisation journey visit
www.europcar.co.uk/business or call 0371 384 0140
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