Grosvenor, the UK’s largest privately-owned contract hire, fleet management and EV salary sacrifice specialist, has partnered with Targa Telematics to launch Advanced Remote Connectivity (ARC); an innovative, proactive service, maintenance and repairs (SMR) solution that reduces vehicle downtime and fleet costs.
Drawing data directly from each vehicle, this real-time connection feeds directly into Grosvenor’s award-winning OSCAR fleet management system to provide crucial information, including true odometer readings, service and maintenance countdowns, fuel or EV battery levels, and vehicle dashboard warning lights.
Remote activation without the need for a physical device
For most vehicles, the system can be activated remotely, eliminating the need for device installation and connecting via their onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems, providing instant data access. As a result, Grosvenor’s maintenance team has complete visibility of each vehicle’s health status, manufacturer-recommended service schedules and crucial driving behaviour metrics – all vital components in significantly improving the management of SMR and reducing vehicle downtime.
A new era of proactive SMR and downtime management
The operational advantages delivered by ARC are tangible. It facilitates proactive SMR coordination, moving beyond reactive repairs. For instance, if a tyre needs replacing, ARC gives the fleet management team visibility of the service countdown days directly from the vehicle, allowing them to schedule both tasks for a single garage appointment, saving time and resource. Furthermore, ARC provides precise mileage tracking, crucial for managing lease agreements and helping to avoid financial penalties for excess mileage.
Full telematics solution included
ARC also provides a full telematics solution which means companies do not need to invest in a separate telematics device.
Delivering exceptional value, Grosvenor offers the sophisticated ARC system at a price point often matching, or even below, that of conventional vehicle tracking systems.
Lee Brown, managing director at Grosvenor, said: “Targa Telematics has a reputation for providing advanced digital mobility solutions and, in collaboration with them, we are able to provide the most comprehensive, real-time, vehicle data solution, offering significant SMR benefits such as enhancing vehicle reliability, reducing costs, and supporting warranty claims.
“Over the past year, extended downtime – that is vehicles off road for more than 1 week – has reduced by a phenomenal 37%. With greater connected vehicle data, we aim to further drive fleet operations’ efficiencies and enhance downtime management processes that will reduce costs for our customers.”
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