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\"Vehicle<\/a>Vehicle Fleets: How To Reduce Your Running Costs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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2017 hasn\u2019t been the easiest year to be a fleet manager. Fleet insurance quotes have risen owing to the changes in the Ogden Rate and rises in Insurance Premium Tax, the use of diesel vehicles have become more and more problematic with many hailing the death of diesel cars and fuel prices are back on the rise thanks to the fall in Sterling following last year\u2019s Brexit vote. Yes, things are tough out there and with many predicting hikes in fuel duty come the Budget and with the electric fleets still just a nice idea for many, things look set to remain difficult.<\/p>\n

Saving money on all aspects of running your fleet \u2013 be it saving on fleet insurance cover or saving on fuel costs \u2013 has never been more important. And to help you do just that, here\u2019s our 2017 guide to reducing your fleet costs and keeping your vehicles where they belong: on the road.<\/p>\n

Fleet Insurance<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s been significant movement in the cost of fleet insurance in 2017 and, believe it or not, it\u2019s not down to the industry but the government. The changes to the Ogden Rate \u2013 the way long-term personal injury claims are calculated \u2013 forced up all forms of motor insurance, not just fleet cover, as insurers scrambled to protect themselves. We have also seen an increase in the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT<\/span>) from 10% to 12% and inflation has also risen, hitting a four-year high in May when it reached 2.9% and many economists are predicting further rises in the autumn. Add to this insurers\u2019 worries over what Brexit will look like and the prospect of losing access to the single market and you have a perfect insurance storm.<\/p>\n

There are, however, ways to reduce your fleet insurance costs and these include:<\/p>\n