In March this year penalty points for using a phone whilst driving doubled to 6 points and standard fines increased to £200 with a maximum of £1000. At Plan we’re concerned that the urge to use smart phones could cost professional drivers their licenses. Documenting poor driving Many London black cabbies use their phones to document accidents involving Uber drivers and Continue Reading…
Commercial motorists seem to be getting hit from left and right by tough government legislation and rising costs. We look at a series of measures that penalise commercial motorists. Over 1.8 million owner operators are dependent on their vehicles for their livelihoods. In total 4.7 million CVs contribute £27.5 billion to the economy from freight alone Continue Reading…
As Ethos Asset Finance prepare for the London Motor Show and PHTM Show 2017, they give us their top tips on optimising your presence at trade shows. If you’ve ever exhibited at a trade show, you will understand the planning and organising that goes on behind the scenes to produce an interesting and informative area Continue Reading…
With a 6 litre engine and a £155,000 price tag this Bentley is certainly not one for the cost-conscious. But would your clients be impressed with the ride? Paul Gibson of thechauffeur.com takes a good look at the features and performance on offer from a professional drivers’ perspective. We hope you enjoy the review and would love to hear your feedback. Please Continue Reading…
The rest of the country may be enjoying Spring time but for professional drivers it’s Silly Season.The time of year when big, busy events come round at an unrelenting pace. We’ve compiled all the key dates and some you might not have thought of to help you keep track of what’s happening and where.Unfortunately it Continue Reading…
The new F1 season is underway and I’m very pleased to say that at the time of writing Britain’s Lewis Hamilton is in contention for another driver’s title. The Constructors Championship should be just as hard fought. With that in mind I thought I’d take a look at how technology developed in Formula 1 and Continue Reading…
By 2020, HMRC will have transitioned to a completely digital tax system. This is a historic progression that will lead to the end of the tax return as we know it. Between the scaremongering from the accounting industry and the untrustworthy optimism of the HMRC, there are real issues and considerations to take into account.Digital Continue Reading…
Motor traders tend to be incredibly busy people. Running your company probably doesn’t leave a lot of spare time or energy for networking and learning at industry events. Although wrenching yourself away can be a struggle, doing so could prove a very worthwhile investment! Meet the Plan Team The automotive sector covers a wide range Continue Reading…
We are very pleased to announce that we are sponsoring thechauffeur.com’s vehicle reviews. thechauffeur.com is an incredibly useful resource for professional drivers. Their reviews provide insightful vehicle assessments with the chauffeur industry specifically in mind.In the first video since announcing the partnership, thechauffeur.com test drive the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. One of the most popular choices for Continue Reading…
