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Team News!!

It’s new car handover day. Trevor is responsible for managing the Northern inspection team. Trevor has been with the business for fifteen years, starting as an inspector and his experience in the field is unrivalled. Trevor is just one of a team of 50 PAYE inspectors working on the field side of the business, operating… Read more »

Drivers Needed

VQS are refreshing and expanding the Truck & Trailer and Single Car Transporter Fleet. We are looking for individuals that are experienced in operating large trucks and tri-axle trailers and single car transporters (with trailer) up to 4.2 tonnes GVW. Applicants must be suitably CPC qualified and hold the necessary entitlements on their licence. Ideally,… Read more »

Where’s Thurso?

VQS prides itself on total UK coverage and we deliver on our commitments. Our team thrive on challenges such as this. Not only did our client enjoy the services of a fully qualified and experienced Inspector, the vehicle will arrive at its destination in Leeds in quick order…deer permitting (but that’s another story)! Thurso is… Read more »

VQS Inspect & Collect Services supporting Total Motion

With recent changes in the supply landscape for de-fleeting vehicles Total Motion have reviewed their supply arrangements for their de-fleeting services. From July 2022 the service will be executed by Vehicle Quality Solutions who will carry out field inspections and logistics services on behalf of the Total Motion Group of Companies. Simon Hill Total Motion… Read more »

VQS providing VRS with UK-Wide Inspection & Logistics Services

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 »

Using the chase car model is delivering a strong solution in 2022.

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 »

VQS Truck & Trailer Combination

VQS Expands Its Vehicle Transporter Fleet

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 »

A return to normality?

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 »

VQS are looking for opportunities in Scotland.

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 »

Are you willing to pay up to 35% more for your trade plate movements?

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 »