AX Expands Replacement Vehicle Fleet With Bulk Buy of BMWs

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AX has announced the purchase of 614 BMW cars for its replacement vehicle fleet, helping to keep customers mobile following an accident.

The order by the accident aftercare specialist covers models across the BMW range, from the 1 Series hatchback to the 7 Series saloon, alongside X1, X3 and X5 SUVs. It also includes 190 BMW 3 Series saloons and estates, offering both petrol and plug-in hybrid options.

Fully electric vehicles account for 88 of the cars ordered. These include 32 BMW i4 Gran Coupés, nine i5 saloons, one i7 saloon and 46 iX SUVs. Plug-in hybrid and fully electric models make up over 50% of the order, helping to bring down running costs for customers.

Nearly half of the vehicles have already been delivered. The investment includes hatchbacks, saloons, estates and SUVs, providing a broad choice of replacement vehicles for customers while their own cars are being repaired.

The electric models support AX’s EV-for-EV promise, which provides electric replacement vehicles for EV drivers following an accident. This allows customers to continue driving an equivalent electric car while their own vehicle is off the road. This provides fleets and private drivers with much needed continuity.

The mix of petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric models also helps AX’s fleet reflect the cars driven on UK roads, ensuring it can provide suitable replacements for a wide range of customers.

Dan Cripps, Fleet & Logistics Director at AX, said: “Having the right replacement vehicle makes a real difference to a customer following an accident. This investment gives us more choice across our fleet, helping us provide vehicles that meet drivers’ needs.

“With many of the vehicles already delivered, customers are already benefiting. The fully electric models support our EV-for-EV promise, ensuring electric car drivers can remain in an electric car. Alongside the petrol and plug-in hybrid cars, they give us a strong mix of vehicles to support customers, whatever they drive.”

The BMW investment follows AX’s announcement earlier this year of the purchase of Toyota, Lexus and Nissan vehicles. Adding these vehicles to the fleet forms part of AX’s ongoing work to constantly improve its replacement fleet and provide customers with appropriate replacement vehicles after an accident.

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