Category: VQS News
Rental Services (VRS) with inspection and logistical support. VRS partners with some of the biggest and best independent rental operators in the UK and have supplied over 80,000 rental vehicles since 2005. Its core business ensures independent rental operations can remain efficient and competitive with vehicle supply. Simon Jackson – VQS Managing Director said “The… Read more »
We are proud to announce that from April 2022 VQS have entered a new long term arrangement with Ford of Britain for de-fleeting services of their Company Service Vehicles. Based out of Ford of Britain’s approved refurbishment location in Wyton, Cambridgeshire, vehicles will now receive a fully independent inspection and quality check process operated by… Read more »
VQS are looking for vehicle inspectors that can be based out of Huntingdonshire for an April 1st 2022,start. Applicants with considerable experience are required to fulfil an exciting long-term contract for a major global Manufacturer. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday operating normal office hours. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a full… Read more »
Trade plate drivers are important team members. Good drivers are in short supply. They deserve to be treated fairly. VQS believe the days of relying on lift sharing, using public transport, or using a client’s vehicles for shuttling drivers should be discarded into history. Both road and rail transport is still inconsistent in its timetabling… Read more »
The UK Fleet industry continues to increase demand for vehicle transporter services, specifically with moving Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV’s). To help meet their client demands VQS have expanded their transporter operations with additional truck and trailer combinations. The trailers are fitted with electric winches, full width tail panels, assistor ramps and the triple axle configuration… Read more »
VQS have an enviable reputation for delivering high-volume high-quality inspections for blue chip clients that include vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies, vehicle remarketing suppliers and finance institutions. As our operations expand, we have multiple opportunities to join our team of 40 experienced and qualified inspection staff. We have an immediate requirement to expand our coverage in… Read more »
The last two months has seen slow but significant return of PCP, PCH and Business Lease contract returns. Great…we are getting back to normal. Not quite. The recent hike in used vehicle values has put inventory owners under increasing pressure to return stock to the marketplace with increased vigour. Contract extensions which have historically bee… Read more »
Our logistics operation moves vehicles from Scotland and the Borders into England daily. We have a dedicated, Glasgow based, team of experienced full time trade plate drivers who have flexibility to move vehicles into the M8 corridor from England and the Borders. We are also looking for a small amount of space in a secure… Read more »
2 weeks ago, we asked this question on LinkedIn It received over 1,000 views….and 1 response… (thanks Mark) It appears everyone is keeping their opinions private whilst the industry waits for the forthcoming BCA test case verdict.With the recent rulings affecting Uber and Deliveroo it is becoming clear the judiciary is currently cutting little slack… Read more »
We have recently carried out a spot audit for a large UK based vehicle fleet. Our audit team physically inspected, reviewed, and compared inspections supplied by the client’s current providers. Why were we asked? Our client’s Director of Fleet Operations has a pro-active stance to formal auditing. There has been concern with “project creep” and… Read more »