VQS News

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

    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… Read more

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  • VQS Expands Its Vehicle Transporter Fleet

    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… Read more

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  • VQS Are Looking For Vehicle Inspectors

    VQS Are Looking For Vehicle Inspectors

    VQS have an enviable reputation for delivering high-volume high-quality inspections for blue chip clients that include vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies, vehicle remarketing suppliers and finance institutions. As our operations expand, we have multiple opportunities to join our team of 40… Read more

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  • A return to normality?

    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… Read more

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  • VQS are looking for opportunities in Scotland.

    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… Read more

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

    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… Read more

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  • Inspection Audits – A good time to take a close look at inspection performance and refurbishment spend?

    Inspection Audits – A good time to take a close look at inspection performance and refurbishment spend?

    We have recently carried out a spot audit for a large UK based vehicle fleet. Our audit team physically inspected, reviewed, and compared inspections supplied by the client’s current providers. Why were we asked? Our client’s Director of Fleet Operations… Read more

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  • IR35 – Compliance is Key

    IR35 – Compliance is Key

    6th April 2021 ushered in the postponed IR35 implementation, seemingly unnoticed by many. The original concept to capture white collar workers working on a self employed basis to Govt Agencies has spilled into the blue collar private sector. It’s not… Read more

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  • Growing Logisticaly

    Growing Logisticaly

    A further 20 sets of trades plates have arrived and another batch on order! Amazing to see the continued growth of our logistics division! Great effort and work by the team here at VQS. 🙌🙌 We always need good drivers… Read more

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  • We are expanding our Driver operations

    We are expanding our Driver operations

    VQS are recruiting vehicle collection and delivery drivers across the UK. We offer our clients a high performing and consistent service and believe that is best achieved with a flexible approach using full time salaried staff. We are offering successful… Read more

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  • Are you thinking about the forthcoming logistical challenges?

    Are you thinking about the forthcoming logistical challenges?

    Are you thinking about the forthcoming logistical challenges? Planning end of contract inspection and logistics in recent months has been difficult with external factors influencing the unnormal patterns of business. There are numerous elements inventory owners should consider as the… Read more

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  • Business Growth in Challenging Conditions

    Business Growth in Challenging Conditions

    This year has seen a period of unprecedented challenges. Market intelligence indicates that supply chain disruption will continue into next year as major fleet owners and finance companies strive to bring their operating processes back to a level of normality.… Read more

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