Bosch Braking Components Now in Kwik-Fit Fleet Range

Kwik-Fit Fleet is introducing the Bosch range of braking components at all of its UK centres. The addition of Bosch brake pads and discs to the line-up of products offered by Kwik-Fit Fleet comes at a time when demand for is company car and van service maintenance and repair work at Kwik-Fit centres is reaching record levels, the company notes. Indeed, Kwik-Fit reports that during the first four months of 2010, its fleet vehicle servicing was up 65 per cent and company car and van MoT work up almost 60 per cent on a like for like basis over the same period in 2009.

“We are introducing Bosch brake components as part of our continued commitment to service maintenance and repair, and our desire to continually improve our service to fleet customers,” said head of Kwik-Fit Fleet Mike Wise. “Bosch’s pedigree in brake technology is recognised worldwide and that helps to ensure safer driving and aids company car and van drivers if critical situation occur on the road. Bosch braking technology provides peace of mind with the fitment of a high specification, quality product.”

According to Kwik-Fit, Bosch brake pads and discs are suitable for all vehicle makes and models. While the lifespan of brake pads, discs, and other parts varies depends upon mileage, the type of car, the way a vehicle is driven and the way it is loaded, Kwik-Fit says the average company car driver can expect to replace the brake pads on his or her car twice over the period of a three-year/60,000 mile operating cycle. That said, many cars and vans, due to their design and usage, may require more frequent brake inspections to ensure pads and discs are working effectively and efficiently.

“We are confident that our expert brake technicians can repair and replace brake parts for every type of fleet vehicle. Whether its friction products such as pads or hydraulic products that deliver the power, we have the OE standard replacement parts available,” Wise added.

Wise point out that the fitting of Bosch brake parts come with no price premium: “We have reviewed our whole brake price offer and the Bosch parts fall into line with our current competitive brake parts prices with some amendments that make Kwik-Fit Fleet even more competitive.”

The decision for Kwik-Fit Fleet to expand into the area of providing a ‘one-stop shop’ menu of motoring services to the corporate sector and the subsequent demand for mechanical services came about in part due to the inflexibility of franchise dealers, Wise commented. “Fleets want a fast and efficient service that is convenient for their company car and van drivers. Our centres offer seven-day-a-week extended hours opening and with a booking typically available within 48 hours rather than the 14-day wait for some franchised dealers. This makes vehicle MoTs, servicing and others repairs very attractive to fleet operators and drivers.”

In addition to the full Bosch warranty, brake pads are sold with a Kwik-Fit lifetime guarantee of three years or 60,000 miles, subject to exceptions and bespoke conditions.