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OVL Group has a number of clients working in the Fire & Security industry and having a reliable fleet of cars and vans is key to them being able to deliver their services across the UK.
The requirement
Our client came to us needing to expand their fleet of vans for the technicians that are on the road day-in day-out and wanted to discuss the switch to fully electric vehicles for two of the senior management team.
After discussion with their dedicated account manager the following key factors were identified:
- The preference for the vans was to remain with their preferred brand, Ford. The business is very focussed on brand and wanted the fleet to look seamless. A mix of Transit Connect and Transit Custom vehicles were identified.
- The vans required a specific racking system and full branding with the business logo etc.
- Management cars were to be fully electric – there was no specific preference on make or model and as most mileage was commuting to and from the office, where a charger was being installed, there wasn’t a requirement to have ‘maximum’ electric range.
Our service
We met with the client to discuss their requirements and provided quotes for the vans, taking into account their brand preference. We discussed the need for racking and branding and were able to work with our trusted contacts to ensure this was a seamless addition to the lease. Full maintenance was also included in the quotes to reduce any ‘surprise’ running costs.
At the time of the meeting, we also discussed any vehicles due for renewal in the near future, reassuring the client that we would proactively be in touch to ensure there would be no down time.
We were able to negotiate increased discounts for multiple vans for the on-the-road team of technicians.
When it came to the electric cars, we provided quotes for several makes and models that fitted the client brief. We were able to share our findings from using our “Whole Life Cost Calculator” to ensure the business made a decision, not only based on the monthly rental price. This strategic approach is something we provide to all clients, offering our expertise to ensure all avenues are explored fully.
Our team’s thorough research meant the client could focus on the day to day running of the business - they were in expert hands and could make the right choices thanks to feeling fully informed.
The outcome
The new vans were delivered fully racked and branded and within the desired time period.
The management team were able to decide on their new electric vehicles based on our detailed research and their own personal preference. The management chose vehicles based on their own preferences from the list we supplied – in this case a Skoda Enyaq and a BYD Seal.
The client had all vehicles delivered to their required timescales and we look forward to working with them as the business, and their fleet, grows.
In addition, we began discussing our salary sacrifice offering with the client. Salary sacrifice is a perk that employers can offer their employees, where the employee agrees to forgo a portion of their pre-tax salary in exchange for a fully electric car. We are looking forward to implementing this with them in the near future.
Find out more about Salary Sacrifice here.
