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A QUOTE FROM POLICY MASTER • A computer software package aimed at reducing commercial vehicle insurance premiums has been launched under the Quote Master Truck banner by Policy Master of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Quotes from 38 different insurance companies are instantly displayed on a VDU screen. They cover 17 different vehicle types, three levels of cover, 77 different weight loads, trailers and 142 occupations.
The company says that premium savings can be up to 22%.
Contact 021-355 3567.
KITTING EUROPE ON THE MAP • A pan-European version of the computerised road map system, Navigator, has been launched by Distribution Planning Software.
It is designed to allow transport companies to calculate the time, distance and cost of any road Journey in Europe.
Contact DPS on (0384) 638272.
CONTINENTAL ALL-WEATHER TYRE • Continental Tyres has launched a drive-axle tyre range called the HD70. It is available in six sizes to suit most production models of heavy truck.
The company says the tyres are quiet, economical and suitable for all weathers.
Contact (0895) 445678.
PUSH BUTTON RECOVERY • Stockport-based computer consultancy Systems Workshop, has launched a software package designed for vehicle recovery operators.
Called Recover1T, it records jobs, times, costs, vehicles and vehicle faults, and produces invoices at the touch of a button.
Contact on 061-431 8008. OFF THE WALL MAINTENANCE El A user-friendly vehicle maintenance planning system, developed by Parcelforce is now being marketed by M J Visual Systems of Chichester. Priced at 2169 (ex-VAT), the wailchart system shows the upto-date vehicle maintenance situation, highlighting urgent tasks, and also features a renewable insert which can be filed for future reference. The company says the system can be used for any vehicle but is particularly suited to buses, vans and light trucks, ambulances, fire tenders and local authority fleets.
Contact M J Visual Systems on (0243) 780816.
MERCEDES CAB KITS • Aerodyne Equipment of Greenford, Middx, has developed full-depth fairings with matching sidewings for the Mercedes-Benz SK cab range. They also fit the superseded "new-generation" cabs.
Contact Ambrose Kingston at Aerodyne on 081-998 5042.