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Ogilvie Fleet extends Fleet Assist’s SMR network contract

Fleet Assist and Ogilvie started working together in 2015 when mainstream adoption of diesels was the norm and EVs were not a consideration for fleets and company car drivers. Ogilvie, like many contract hire providers has seen the demand for zero and low emission cars continue to rise as fleets start their move towards 2030.
Karen Ewer Fleet Assist
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October 6, 2022

OGILVIE Fleet is the latest leasing company to extend its contract with Fleet Assist as it enters the seventh year of working together.

Ogilvie has extended its SMR contract into 2026 as its operations team continue to use Fleet Assist’s network of 5,200 garages which incorporate franchised and independent dealers as well as fast fit centres and mobile workshops.

Fleet Assist and Ogilvie started working together in 2015 when mainstream adoption of diesels was the norm and EVs were not a consideration for fleets and company car drivers.

However, times are changing and Ogilvie, like many contract hire providers has seen the demand for zero and low emission cars continue to rise as fleets start their move towards 2030.

More than three quarters of Ogilvie’s new vehicle orders in 2022 have been for EVs and hybrids which is another reason Fleet Assist continues to expand its network of ‘EV ready’ dealers which currently stands at 4,228 garages, 82% of its network.

Fleet Assist’s job is to keep one step ahead of the needs of its fleet customers and it has reinforced this with its work adding hydrogen garages as well as expanding its EV network.

Ogilvie Fleet’s Head of Operations Gavin Clisby said: “Fleet Assist is continually one step ahead of the curve when it comes to SMR and is why we have had such a long and successful working relationship. Its EV network is second to none and is an integral reason we have extended our contract as more customers onboard EVs and hybrids.”

Karen Ewer, Fleet Assist’s Head of Business Development, said: “We are proud of the fact we run the most extensive and progressive SMR garage network in the fleet industry. Every day we are looking to further grow the network’s capabilities with EVs a major focus. We support our garages with their move to servicing electric vehicles, whilst ensuring they stay focused on the substantial number of diesel and petrol vehicles still on the road.”

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Chris Wright

Chris Wright

Chris Wright has been covering the automotive industry nationally and internationally for 30 years. Following spells with consumer titles he became News Editor of Automotive Management (AM), Editor of Automotive International, International Editor for Detroit-based Automotive News, and Editor of Dealer Update. He has also co-authored several FT Management Reports and contributes regularly to Justauto.com

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