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UPTIME IS AT THE HEART OF EVERY FLEET SOLUTION WE DESIGN.

ALL-ENCOMPASSING SERVICE TO MAXIMISE YOUR FLEET PRODUCTIVITY

Your fleet’s uptime is at the heart of every decision we make. Partner with us to design your bespoke uptime service.

UPTIME BUILT FOR BUSINESS

Ford Fleet Management will use its deep understanding and knowledge of customers, product and mobility services, and multiple dealer networks, to deliver vehicle uptime tailored to your needs. This will be enabled by our vehicle expertise, connected vehicle capability and know-how in fleet management.

We know from customer feedback and research that vehicle downtime is a main source of extra cost and lost revenue for your business. Keeping your business going without interruption is at the heart of everything we do. 

What you need to know:

Ford Fleet Management, harnessing its vehicle connectivity solution no matter the brand, will step in and minimise disruption for you by prioritising fastest resolutions for downtime, including a service level agreement to keep your vehicles on the road, with suitable replacement vehicles when necessary.

Using the Ford Telematics solution, we will monitor the health of your fleet and proactively schedule required maintenance and repairs when it suits you and your drivers. We also have access to a wide choice of replacement vehicles should your vehicle need more extensive care, we will do our best to match to the most appropriate for your business.

Key Ford Fleet Management Uptime featuresFFM - Uptime:

  • 24/7 call centre and proactive monitoring of vehicle health
  • Dedicated roadside assistance
  • Replacement vehicles consistent with your fleet needs
  • Extensive Ford Fleet Management approved service network
  • Mobile service vans
  • Overnight service capability
  • End-to-end case management to minimize downtime

ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT

As a Ford Fleet Management customer, you will receive through FMG our Accident Management service to proactively assist with any incident from start to finish. FMG is the UK's leading provider of Fleet Incident Management and Specialist Vehicle Recovery services. From vehicle recovery, cost estimates, repairs and insurance claims, to uninsured loss recovery from third parties, all these will be covered. With all parts of the process completely managed in-house by FMG's accident management experts, you will end up saving both time and money.

Every part of our Accident Management service has been designed to be as simple and as straightforward as possible. FMG's operational platform, Ingenium, efficiently manages the allocation of all claims across its dedicated customer service teams to help deliver the quickest outcome possible and get you and your drivers back on the road!

Features and benefits of Ingenium for customers:

  • One number to call which is available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Nationwide network of approved repairers
  • 265 fixed repairers, including 50 providing commercial vehicle repairs
  • 290 mobile units for roadside repair and/or recovery
  • 40 Xpress Centres (situated at retail-friendly locations).
  • Same-day SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair available to minimise downtime
  • Integrated technology between body shops and engineers for fast and accurate approval of repairs, reducing the total cost of claims and keeping the customer's driver mobile throughout
  • All aspects of the claim managed, so you don't have to!

BREAKDOWN MANAGEMENT

Our inclusive breakdown assistance ensures your drivers are fully supported at all times - wherever and whenever they need it.

We partner with the AA, whose patrols are equipped with diagnostic technology to keep your business moving. This means significantly reduced downtime from which you will get increased driver and vehicle productivity.

  • European breakdown assistance included with all Ford Fleet Management-maintained vehicles - subject to registration. Drivers wishing to take their vehicle abroad (including Republic of Ireland) can notify us prior to their trip using the Driver Assistance number and we will do the rest.

  • The process is as straightforward as possible, with drivers able to phone the Driver Assistance number any time of the day or night in the UK to request assistance. Our service also offers a 48-hour free-of-charge loan car if the vehicle has to be recovered in the UK.

  • Our association with the AA offers an attractive solution to our customers in terms of responsiveness and service standards. We also regularly monitor AA service levels, including response times, and fix rates, to ensure top levels of service are maintained.

  • Should the AA be unable to repair your car or van, our uptime team can arrange for a replacement vehicle to keep your driver mobile (subject to selected uptime services).

SERVICE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Bespoke packages, minimal downtime.

With Ford Fleet Management your service maintenance and repair package can be as flexible and straightforward as you wish it to be. Whether it’s a fixed budget to match the contract lengths and mileage or pay-as-you-go arrangement we have the right package for you.

Your fleet and drivers can benefit from:

  • A broad Ford Fleet Management service partner network, operating a growing number of Mobile Service Vans to provide on the spot maintenance and repair work
  • A proactive, dedicated service team which supports fleet managers and drivers by providing end to end process co-ordination
  • Collection / delivery service or, if you want one, a courtesy vehicle.
  • The replacement of items such as high-quality tyres, batteries and exhausts as a result of fair wear and tear, unless specifically excluded
  • Specialist service partners, who provide a mobile service with national coverage for convenient glass repair and tyre replacement work
  • Our vehicle re-licencing service for your fleet