Sapphire saddles up with Yamaha World Superbikes partnership Sapphire Vehicle Services has entered the fast-moving business of high-octane motorsport, as Official Transport Partner to the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK race team. As well as joining the team’s list of sponsors, the partnership sees leading independent vehicle maintenance specialist Sapphire looking after the team’s two Mercedes-Benz

On the road to success: Some of Sapphire Vehicle Services’ latest crop of technicians on their upskilling programme – from left, Ryan Jones, Jamie Hooton, Liam Fitzsimmons, Andrew Bellamy, and trainer Ross Oakes of Blyth Automotive Sapphire calls out to technicians who want to learn and earn Sapphire Vehicle Services is on the hunt for

Sapphire Vehicle Services and Ballyvesey Holdings Donate Food Aid to Ukraine We are proud to announce that Sapphire Vehicle Services and Ballyvesey Holdings have donated 26 pallets of food and commodities to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. The food and commodities will be distributed to those in need, and we are very grateful

Independent repair specialist Sapphire Vehicle Services can now offer truck operators in and around north Hampshire support so good, it’s approved by not one but two leading manufacturers.

Independent commercial repair specialist Sapphire Vehicle Services has hit on an innovative answer to the difficulty of recruiting qualified truck maintenance specialists – by launching a course to give car and van technicians the skills they need to look after HGVs.

Independent truck and van repairer Sapphire Vehicle Services has been rewarded for its commitment to quality management, with accreditation to the ISO9001:2015 standard.

Sapphire Vehicle Services – already one of Britain’s most successful independent commercial vehicle repairers – has extended the range of solutions it offers to customers by launching a fleet management division.

Independent truck and van repairer Sapphire Vehicle Services has joined forces with renowned axle manufacturer BPW to offer a streamlined, ‘one-stop shop’ service. Sapphire is one of Britain’s most successful independent commercial vehicle repairers. BPW Ltd is the UK division of Europe’s leading trailer axle and suspension manufacturer. By working together, the two companies aim

Independent truck and van repairer Sapphire Vehicle Services has doubled its offering to operators, with the opening of the second in a national network of all-makes workshops.

Sapphire Vehicle Services is looking forward to harvesting a new crop of qualified, motivated technicians, from the seeds sown in its own dedicated apprenticeship programme.

Sapphire Vehicle Services are looking forward to opening our fully refurbished workshop in Tamworth, Staffordshire on 14th June 2021. Lots of blood, sweat and tears have gone into this project so far but be well worth it when we finally get to open the doors for business.    

Fog is one of the most difficult conditions to drive in.  Ensure you are prepared so you can carry out your journey safely, and allow lots of extra time for the trip. According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists, you should: Clean your windows and windscreen and ensure all lights are working before you set

Failing to use a proper de-icer and ice scraper can cause permanent damage to your vehicle – notably scratching the glass or damaging the surrounding rubber seals.   But a new survey from Autoglym, the car care products provider, has revealed that ill-prepared motorists often rely on a variety of makeshift objects such as books,

Check out our simple tips to help drive Fuel Efficiency… 1. Control your speed…Speed is the Number One reason for increased fuel consumption and reduced profit. Higher speed requires more horsepower and this in turn requires more fuel! Dropping your speed by just 10mph can reduce your fuel intake and have a surprising impact on

AdBlue® is a non-toxic, non-flammable; biodegradable urea and water-based liquid additive that processes the harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases, produced by diesel vehicle exhaust system’s and turns these gasses into water vapour and nitrogen gas. The AdBlue® solution is stored in a tank positioned near the vehicles conventional fuel tank, accessed through a cap typically

A Glasgow truck driver has been banned from professional driving until 2035 following a series of convictions for dangerous driving. Traffic commissioner (TC) for Scotland, Joan Aitken, said she did not want to wait for Hugh Cowan Richardson to kill or injure someone before disqualifying him from driving for an indefinite period. Richardson had previously

Three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes have been delivered to the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain. Built by ZPMC in Shanghai, the new cranes will be operated on the port’s Berth 8&9 which are currently being extended to increase the port’s ability to handle the latest ultra-large container ships. The cranes are all designed to handle

All projects involve the replacement of bridge expansion joints which have reached the end of their serviceable life. Expansion joints help to protect the structural integrity of a bridge by allowing it to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature. The first closure is on the westbound A20 between the M20 junction 1/M25 junction

A revolutionary range extended electric truck and bus chassis from a new to the industry business begins its testing programme in the UK this month before being readied for commercial operations.The company involved, Charge R&D Ltd, has substantial financial backing from Kinetik, a new $500 million international investment company. Charge, headquartered in Enstone, Oxfordshire, UK,