Multileasing is one such small fleet leasing company that specialises in many aspects of providing SMEs with fleet management services. Iain Luck, a director of Multileasing, explains the benefits:
“Every client has their very own dedicated account manager – whether your SME is running 10 cars or 250 cars, we will work with you to create a cost-effective, bespoke fleet management solution that will save you money.
“We have over 20 years’ experience in the fleet management industry; if you have an urgent rental requirement, a very complicated order for the ceo’s new SLK or just want to review your contract mileage, we’re here to provide you with the service you need, as and when you need it.”
Many SMEs are adept at outsourcing their service requirements. The company car fleet is certainly one area that should be considered – allowing your business to concentrate and grow its core offering.
And small fleet leasing specialists, with their understanding of SMEs, are ideally positioned to offer help with a service that will take care of your SME company car fleet without involving too much of a director’s time in the process.
What fleet management services should an SME look for?
- Contract integrity – make sure all contracts are checked to ensure you get exactly what you expect
- Mileage management – negates the need for restrictive pooled mileage agreements
- National daily rental service – so you have a ready supply of rental cars should you need them
- Breakdown assistance – useful on maintained business car lease agreements
- Replacement vehicle planning – a useful service to ensure there are no ‘gaps’ between end of the business car lease, new company car ordering and company car delivery
- Insurance management – will mean your records are up-to-date and cars fully insured at all times
- Swap-in / Swap-out service – ensuring that old vehicle collections and new vehicle deliveries are seamless
- Volume discounts – these can often be available for larger SME company car fleets
- Damage log – efficient SMS text and mobile internet system helps keep damage problems to a minimum
- Driver support services – one number call to sort out all queries, questions and any vehicle damage
- The costs – make sure you understand what you are being charged for
The author Debbie Mountford is an automotive and leasing industry expert. For more visit Motor Mistress.
