A fleet management company in Preston Deanery, Northampton, is celebrating after achieving a five-star rating on Google from more than 170 customer reviews.
Silverstone Fleet Management is even prouder of this achievement after having navigated a tricky trading environment in recent months.
As a knock-on effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry has been hit by a semi-conductor chip shortage that has seen car manufacturers unable to keep up with new vehicle orders.
Scott Norville, Managing Director at Silverstone Fleet Management, said:
“Like all businesses, we have found the last 12 to 18 months challenging. Then a worldwide shortage of the small, silicone semi-conductor chips, which are used for a variety of car parts including digital speedometers, navigation displays and fuel-pressure sensors, slowed production of vehicles across the board and added another headache for our industry.
“But, despite the doom and gloom, our team have been incredible, keeping customers updated on the situation and encouraging them to look at other products, should their first choice be delayed. We have always prided ourselves on our commitment to customers and doing what we can to ensure they have an enjoyable customer experience with us. In fact, we have won several awards for this over the years.”
The team at Silverstone Fleet Management have noticed that some other brokers are compounding the problem by advertising cars that they can’t get hold of, taking fees and payments from customers and then following this up with emails apologising for the delay. Customers are left with no guarantee of when they will get their vehicle but feeling trapped and unable to go elsewhere.
“Honesty and transparency are both hugely important to us and our customers, and unfortunately, these values are not commonplace in the leasing industry,” added Scott.
“Positivity is key, and transparency in the conversations we are having with our customers, is paramount. We do our absolute best to find solutions for our customers. It is the reason we have such strong relationships with our clients and the secret behind our 170-plus five-star reviews.”
Despite these recent challenges, the team at Silverstone Fleet Management have been busier than ever with enquiries and are optimistic about the future. The company is also actively recruiting for new members of the team.
“We are well known for our positivity at Silverstone Fleet Management, and we have created a fantastic working environment and business culture,” said Scott. “Yes, there are issues with vehicle availability, but these are not permanent. Change is coming and our customers know that they can trust us to provide with them with the absolute best customer service possible, whether that is now or 12 months down the line.
“Our team is thriving and I couldn’t be prouder of them. These latest five-star reviews are testament to what a great job they are doing and continue to do every day – no matter what challenges are thrown their way.”
If you need help sourcing a vehicle for your business, call Silverstone Fleet Management on 0800 612 8901.
