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Leasedrive signs preferred supplier deal with Kwik-Fit
2 March 2004

Leasedrive Group, one of the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups in the UK, has signed a preferred supplier deal with Kwik-Fit Fleet, the UK’s largest fast-fit provider.  The contract provides for the provision of tyre safety checks at client premises as well as a replacement tyre service.

According to commercial director, Roddy Graham: “With our new bespoke range of pioneering online customer services, it made eminent sense to secure a preferred supplier partnership with Kwik-Fit Fleet, who use the Epyx 1Link service network for on-line fleet authorisation.  For fleet managers, this will considerably ease the administrative task when ordering replacement tyres.

“Furthermore, we will offer our major fleet customers a free tyre safety check on their premises.  The checks will have been pre-booked and, obviously, any necessary tyre replacements will prove time and cost effective for the company car driver.  From a company standpoint, these tyre safety checks will assist in complying with its ‘duty of care’ to its ‘at work’ drivers.  All company employees will also have access to a discounted tyre offering for their own cars via an intranet link.”

Mike Wise, Kwik-Fit Fleet sales director, said: “More and more contract hire and leasing companies are looking for efficiency savings, both for themselves and their customers.  Our ability to offer online capability coupled with a nationwide network of centres and a comprehensive mobile service has been crucial in winning our latest new contract.

“In addition, Kwik-Fit Fleet has been working hard to promote the importance of regular tyre checks to fleets and drivers as they implement legally-compliant health and safety policies.  Leasedrive has recognised our capability in that vital area and has added this

Kwik-Fit has a network of 750 high street outlets in the UK.  In addition, Kwik-Fit operates more than 200 mobile vans. 

The Leasedrive Group, based in Crowthorne, is one of the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups in the UK.  The group comprises four main operating divisions: Leasedrive Vehicle Management, a high quality bespoke contract hire service provider for blue chip clients; Countrywide Car and Van Rental, the UK’s second largest short-term vehicle rental distributor in the corporate market place; Countrywide Vehicle Management, a provider of carefully structured vehicle mobility solutions; and Stopgap Mid-Term Vehicle Rental for corporate vehicle rentals of 28 days or more. 

Kwik-Fit Fleet is part of the Kwik-Fit Group, owned by CVC Capital Partners, which operates from almost 2,000 service points across Europe and includes Kwik-Fit Netherlands, Speedy in France and Pit-Stop in Germany. The company services the requirements of almost 7.5 million motorists a year and is Europe’s largest fast-fit services provider.

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