Safety a top priority for fleets? Look no further than Renault

Renault is delighted to see the results of a recent survey by Lex Vehicle Leasing which advises that fleet managers list health and safety issues as their top priority for 2006.

Duty of care is of immense importance to fleets and providing a safe vehicle for company use is vital.

Keith Hawes, Director, Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Sales, Renault UK, was particularly interested in Lex’s findings. He said; "Lex Vehicle Leasing’s survey confirms what we already knew having discussed these issues with our customers.

"As we know safety is a key priority for fleet managers, and the simple solution is to choose a car that can save lives should the worst happen and the vehicle is involved in an accident. We provide the answer with our extensive range of cars as the only manufacturer to have eight cars with the maximum five-star rating from Euro NCAP".

Renault’s Laguna was the first car ever to receive the top five-star rating from Euro NCAP setting the standard for the industry. Fleet managers have a breadth of vehicles to choose to ensure their employees and their passengers are travelling in safety as well as comfort – with five-stars – whether the top-of-the-range Espace or the mini-MPV Modus, the entire Mégane family or even Renault’s latest vehicle to be awarded five-stars and European Car of the Year 2006 no less, the all-New Clio.

Renault itself has been honoured for its safety achievements particularly its five-star Euro NCAP accomplishments, many times, including winning What Car? magazine’s prestigious ‘Safety Award’ no less than six times in seven years.

Don’t just take Renault’s word for it, our customers can prove being in a Renault can save lives.

Renault customer, Tim Allen, Fleet Manager, Bowmur Haulage Ltd, based in Cannock, said; "Last year, we had a Mégane Sport Tourer on demonstration having been impressed by the existing 350 plus Renaults we already have in our fleet. One of our drivers was involved in a major accident whilst travelling in the Mégane at 70mph on the M54. The driver walked away from the vehicle with nothing more serious than a couple of cracked ribs.

"I am convinced if it wasn't for the five-star Euro NCAP safety achieved by the Mégane Sport Tourer, our driver may not have been so lucky. As a result, I ordered a replacement Renault there and then for him. With safety such an important issue for fleets, Renault's strong performance in Euro NCAP tests, along with the experience of my own driver, has ensured Renault is one of my preferred manufacturers for our fleet."