*50% of the sample companies have 5-25 vehicles in the fleet; 25% of the sample have 26-50 vehicles and 25% of the sample have more than 51 vehicles. While this does not follow the pattern of licence holders in the UK precisely, it does reflect the disproportionate buying power of the larger fleets.
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Leading purchasing factors for commercial vehicle fleets in the UK 2014
This survey shows which factors were considered most significant when purchasing a commercial vehicle in the United Kingdom in 2014. Reliability was said to be of highest importance by over ** percent of the respondents, while variables such as the price and fuel consumption were said to be very significant too. ** percent of those surveyed said the the payload was a decisive factor for the vehicle purchase.
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