News & Insights
Here you will find all the latest news and information from sopp+sopp.
Winter in Fleet: A guide for safer winter driving
By taking the right precautions this winter, fleets and their drivers can help to reduce risk - both to themselves, and other road users. In this article, we discuss some of the ways fleets can keep their drivers safe on the roads throughout the colder months.
The Future of Fleet Sustainability: Why Electrification Alone Isn’t Enough
While EVs undeniably have an enormous role to play in fleet carbon reduction, the challenge of end-to-end supply chain sustainability doesn’t begin or end with their roll-out.
Vehicle Recycling & Salvage - A Guide for Fleets
We've teamed up with our recycling partners at SYNETIQ to cover the vehicle recycling process step-by-step - from salvaging reusable components, to extracting raw materials such as metals and plastics, and managing the complexities of EV & battery recycling…
Meet Steph Farrar, Head of Motor Recoveries
In the next instalment in our Leadership Interview Series, we catch up with Steph Farrar, Head of Motor Recoveries at sopp+sopp. Steph leads the team responsible for sopp+sopp's Uninsured Loss Recovery solution...
Mobile & Roadside Repair for Fleets - What are the benefits?
Here we discuss the key differences between mobile and roadside repairs, the types of repairs they cover, and the cost & efficiency benefits they can bring for both fleets and their drivers…
Meet Nick Thackray, Head of Leasing Operations
In the next instalment in our Leadership Interview Series, we catch up with Nick Thackray, Head of Leasing Customer Operations at sopp+sopp. Nick leads the operational teams responsible for our leasing & direct fleet customers...
Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) - What’s included, and what isn’t?
The sale of non-zero emission vehicles is due to end in the UK by 2035 - but what actually counts as a zero-emission vehicle under the mandate, and equally, what doesn’t?
Meet Gary Champion: Head of Insurance Customer Operations
Here we speak to Gary Champion, sopp+sopp’s Head of Insurance Customer Operations, about the role his team play in ensuring swift & effective third-party capture, intervention, and settlement for our fleet operating customers…
Strategic Vehicle Acquisition: How to Find the Right Vehicles for your Fleet
Finding the right vehicles for your commercial & financial needs is one of fleet management’s biggest conundrums. Here, along with fleet management specialists at Holman, and EV & AFV data specialists at Gecko Risk, we discuss 10 best-practice tips for effective fleet vehicle acquisition…
sopp+sopp turns 21: Jamie Sopp reflects on setting up the business and his role in its continuing success
sopp+sopp turns 21 this year! After more than two decades delivering market-leading accident management & repair solutions to our fleet customers, we chatted to our founder, Jamie Sopp, about the incredible journey we’ve taken over the years…
UK ZEV Mandate: What it Means for Fleets
The UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate will undoubtedly bring enormous change right across the automotive industry. Here’s what it will mean for fleets, and the future of their vehicle purchasing, maintenance, and operating strategies…
Meet Val Sullivan, Head of Contact Centre Operations at sopp+sopp
We sat down with Val Sullivan, sopp+sopp’s Head of Contact Centre Operations, to find out more about her role, life at sopp+sopp, and her experience in the industry…
Reclaiming the Costs of Non-Fault Fleet Incidents
Non-fault road incidents can present an expensive challenge for fleets. Thankfully, there are steps fleets & their management partners can take to identify, record, and reclaim the costs associated…
Third Party Repairs at sopp+sopp – Your Questions Answered
Here we answer some frequently asked questions about our third-party repair service, which ensures swift & high-quality accident repair for non-fault parties.
How to write an RFP for Fleet Accident Management
If you’re a fleet looking to outsource Accident Management services, you’ll need to produce a comprehensive Request for Proposal to send to potential suppliers…
5 Commercial Vehicle Safety Features and What they Do
Modern commercial vehicles have a range of safety features and technologies onboard, with many now fitted as standard by vehicle manufacturers. Here we discuss five key commercial vehicle safety features, how they work, and what they do…
7 Benefits of Digital Incident Reporting for Fleets
Callum Langan, Managing Director at sopp+sopp shares his thoughts on the benefits of digital incident reporting for fleet accident management…
2023 in Fleet Management: A Reflection
Here we look back at some of the biggest challenges faced by fleets in 2023, including what the industry data tells us, and how fleets sought to mitigate last year’s obstacles…
Uninsured Loss Recovery (ULR): A Guide for Fleets
Uninsured Loss Recovery helps fleets to recoup the costs of non-fault claims from the liable third party, reducing unnecessary outlay and mitigating losses post-incident…
The fleet driver’s guide to winter driving
Shorter days, low light and bad weather make winter a hazardous time for UK drivers – reduce risk by following this winter driving advice.