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Rising maintenance costs, accident management, tyre technology and the changing skills needed to maintain modern vehicles will be among the topics explored at the BVRLA Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum on Thursday 19 November.
Hosted by Jaguar Land Rover at Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa, the forum will bring members together to examine the operational challenges affecting vehicle and fleet management, with Vincent St Claire of Fleet Assist chairing the discussions.
Nikos Kotrozos of Fleet Assist will examine the latest service, maintenance and repair (SMR) trends, including costs, battery repairs and the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in SMR. Amanda Cunningham, Director of Client Relationships – Fleet at FMG, will explore developments in accident management, emerging pressures and the outlook for the sector.
Tyre market conditions and technology will also be in focus, with Keith Tabram, Head of Buying – Tyres at Kwik Fit, discussing changing market trends, challenger brands and developments that could affect tyre management.
Looking further ahead, Jenny Patten of Bosch will examine how vehicle maintenance is changing, from developments in parts and materials to the implications of Euro 7. The session will also consider how technician training is adapting to the growing electric vehicle parc and the industry's technical skills challenges.
The forum will conclude with a panel discussion chaired by Vincent St Claire, giving delegates the opportunity to put questions to the speakers and explore the issues most relevant to their businesses.
Current VFM subscribers and those wishing to attend this year’s November Forum can register for the Vehicle and Fleet Management Forum.
