A range of servicing plans, designed to make caring for your car simple has been introduced by MOPAR, a division of FCA UK.

A new range of servicing plans, designed to make caring for your car simple and trouble-free, have been introduced by MOPAR, the Service, Parts & Customer Care division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK.

Called Easy Care, the new servicing plans are being offered to owners of all new models in the Fiat, Fiat Professional, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth ranges, and contain all the scheduled servicing requirements, for between one and five-year periods.

The new servicing plans are part of the growing number of service contracts available from the new ‘Mopar Vehicle Protection’ (MVP) team within MOPAR Service, Parts and Customer Care in FCA. 

This new area of the business is dedicated to offering customers the most cost effective solution for keeping their car in the best condition throughout the length of ownership, no matter how long this is.

The Easy Care servicing plan offers all of the scheduled maintenance required during the length of the term, in accordance with the manufacturer schedule. It even includes low mileage oil and filter changes. The benefits of this plan are described in a short online video.

The majority of the FCA range have an annual service schedule so each plan guarantees a trained technician will work on the car at least once every year.

Pricing for the plans depends on the term and mileage selected but a three year plan containing the first three scheduled services for all Fiat models is simplified at £399. For Alfa Romeo the three year plans range from £499 to £549, while Jeep pricing ranges from £399 to £599, and all Abarth models cost £499.

Each plan includes all the parts, labour and fluids required during each service, an authorised stamp and any product or software updates relevant to the car at each visit.

The best time to buy the plan is at the point of the car purchase but plans can also be bought at any time during the first year up to the first scheduled service interval.

“Buying a new car is an important matter so it’s important to consider the service options too,” says Richard Green, MVP marketing manager, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK. “This manufacturer-backed service plan has been carefully designed to ensure customers receive the best possible price to guarantee their car remains in the best condition.

“The flexible offer, excellent value pricing structure and the knowledge the plans are valid across the entire authorised network makes it an almost essential addition when purchasing their next car.”

PEUGEOT aims to have an apprentice in every Dealership by the end of 2016.

• PEUGEOT aims to have an apprentice in every Dealership by the end of 2016
• The PSA Academy currently supports over 300 apprentices
• Training positions are in Service, Sales, Parts, Customer Service and Business Administration

PEUGEOT UK and the PSA Academy, located in Coventry, are encouraging young people into the automotive industry with an aim for all UK Dealerships to have an apprentice by the end of 2016. 

The PSA Academy Apprenticeship programme was set up as a scheme to get younger people in education interested in joining the automotive industry and gaining practical experience in their chosen fields of work. 

By the end of 2015, the Academy had over 300 apprentices on the programme for Peugeot, Citroёn and DS brand Dealerships. For 2016, the aim of the Academy is to have at least one apprentice based in all PEUGEOT Dealerships in the UK, to support those pursuing a career in the motor trade.

The Apprenticeship programme includes positions in Service, Sales, Parts, Customer Service and Business Administration and is eligible for applicants aged between 16-18 who have achieved a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.

To recruit an apprentice, PEUGEOT Dealerships have to establish the requirement for an apprentice with the Academy in one of the five available areas in the business. The Academy will arrange for the position to be advertised online as part of the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service for applicants to apply. Most vacancies will be posted for 7-21 days before candidates are selected by the Dealership for interview.   

PEUGEOT apprenticeships run for a varying amount of time, dependant on the position. Sales, Customer Service and Business Administration are for 27 months, Parts for 28 months while Service requires 36 months on-the-job learning. At the end of each apprenticeship term, apprentices will achieve a Level 2 NVQ and Technical certificate. From there, they will go on to achieve their Level 3 accreditation.

Martin Hamill, Academy Director, says: “While other manufacturers offer similar schemes, PEUGEOT realises the importance of sourcing young talent who are keen to learn new skills and start a career within our Dealerships. This is why we want to ensure all Dealers have an apprentice working in the team as part of the Academy Apprenticeship programme.

“Apprentices will be employed by a franchised Dealer local to them and trained at one of PEUGEOT’s dedicated training facilities, while working towards their NVQ in a chosen specialism.  We hope that programmes like the Academy Apprenticeship will encourage more young people into apprenticeships, realising the benefits that come with learning skills on the job and offering a feasible alternative to Further/Higher Education.”