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How to avoid scam parking apps

21 December 2023

UK consumer champion Which? recently issued a warning to drivers about ‘rogue advertisers’ who are promoting scam parking apps and using QR codes to trick victims into setting up recurring payments to false schemes. A member of the public told their experience about a scam website called Alltainment: “I tried to sign up for a parking app and instead was directed to a site which took my card details and signed me up to pay £39.99 a month, nominally for an entertainment package. This seems to have caught quite a few people out, according to... Read full article

This year saw highest number of pothole-related breakdowns

18 December 2023

In the summer of 2023, the RAC dealt with the highest number of pothole-related breakdowns in any third quarter since it began recording this data in 2006. The breakdown specialists rescued 5,978 drivers between July to September from damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels, amid other damage. Worse still, this period was not the worst quarter of the year. January to March 2023 saw the highest number of callouts in any quarter since 2006 (14,827). This means that drivers are now almost twice as likely to break down on the road due... Read full article

Vandals damage hundreds of ULEZ cameras in protest against the recent expansion

13 December 2023

In recent months, there has been a drastic increase in crimes relating to London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) cameras. The Metropolitan Police has reported a ‘drastic increase’ in crimes relating to London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) cameras, with 987 targeted by activists opposing the latest ULEZ expansion between April and November 2023. A further 767 were inflicted with damage which rendered them unable to capture images. The vandalism included spray painting, ripping out wiring, and knocking the camera unit over. The ULEZ expansion came into... Read full article

Ultra Low Emissions Parking charges to expand outside of London

11 December 2023

Several councils throughout the UK are joining the City of London in enforcing Ultra Low Emissions Parking (ULEP) charges which impact those who drive diesel vehicles or older petrol cars. Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars are being charged more to park. London’s ULEP fees have been in place since 2018 with exempt vehicles paying £5 per hour, diesel and petrol vehicles registered from 2005 paying £7.20 and all other vehicles paying £10 per hour. In the London Borough of Haringey, diesel car owners pay an annual fee of... Read full article

Have you heard about ‘anti-braking’ technology?

08 December 2023

The latest forecast speed camera updates include new ‘anti-braking’ technology which can detect when drivers brake harshly directly before passing a speed camera. The system, which uses a standard fixed speed camera and two mobile radar devices, has been successfully trialled in North Eastern Spain and could soon be rolled out in the UK. Founder of dash cam company Road Angel, Gary Digva told the Express newspaper, “From the information I have, this technology will probably be making its way over to the UK towards this part of next... Read full article

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

04 December 2023

Whether you're planning cosy festivities at home, or adventuring abroad, we hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Here’s to a prosperous 2024! As we hang the decorations and prepare our resolutions for the New Year, now is a perfect time to look ahead to 2024. We at Marshall Leasing are on hand to assist with all of your fleet requirements, whether it be vehicle acquisition, EV transition or a complete fleet management solution, tailored to your business. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you prepare... Read full article

Helpful information about travelling abroad with your fleet vehicle

30 November 2023

As the Christmas season approaches, we wanted to share with you some helpful information about travelling abroad with your fleet vehicle. First and foremost, if you are planning to travel with your fleet vehicle, you will need to obtain a VE103 (Vehicle on hire) certificate which shows that you are permitted to use your leased vehicle abroad. Each certificate is valid for a single vehicle only and covers any European trip within 12 months of issue. Low Emission Zones According to the AA, more than 200 cities in 10 countries across... Read full article

Eleven-year road surfacing project worth £8.3 billion announced

27 November 2023

The Department for Transport (DfT) has allocated £8.3 billion for ‘biggest ever’ road resurfacing programme which aims to cover more than 5,000 miles of road across England over the next 11 years. Local authorities will each receive £150 million this financial year, which will be used to identify and immediately improve areas with poor road surfaces, followed by a further £150m for 2024/2025. The rest of the funding will be allocated each year to 2034. Each local authority will be required to publish information on their website... Read full article

EV battery manufacturer wins a share of the 2023 Earthshot prizes

24 November 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Green, Renewable, Sustainable Technology (GRST) was among the winners of this year’s Earthshot prizes, organised by the Prince of Wales. GRST was awarded £1million for developing a cleaner and more sustainable production process for lithium-ion batteries. Their battery production process uses fewer components which can also be more easily recycled, and the batteries themselves are lower polluting than others. GRST uses a water-soluble binding composite rather than toxic solvents used by other battery... Read full article

Does Your Fleet Provider Offer Daily Vehicle Rental?

20 November 2023

Would you like a hassle-free solution to your vehicle rental needs, provided by a partner you can trust? As part of our suite of products and services, we at Marshall Leasing offer a fully managed short term rental facility to fleet customers. We offer full coverage throughout the UK and a comprehensive mix, including cars, vans and specialist vehicles. Daily vehicle rental is often a key requirement for fleet managers, providing short or longer term solutions when new contract hire vehicles are on order and awaiting delivery, or existing vehicles are off... Read full article

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