You have now done everything that you need to do to identify the most suitable vehicles for business needs - or have you?

The drivers must be included in the vehicle selection process; after all they are the ones who will be driving the vehicles. Ensuring they find the vehicles comfortable and suitable for their needs is important. Experience has shown that often where drivers have a great disliking for their vehicles they will at best neglect the vehicles and at worst abuse them in the hope of an early replacement.

Ensure drivers have an input into the vehicle selection decision?

They may have very useful feedback and views.

Obtain manufacturer demonstrator vehicles to ensure they are suitable

This provides a good opportunity to ensure the vehicle is fit for purpose and ensure no personal issues arise such as drivers finding seats uncomfortable.

Does the driver have enough experience to drive the vehicle?

All of your good work can be undone by allocating a vehicle to an inexperienced driver. Driver training may be appropriate.

Vehicle flexibility

As employees get older, their priorities and attitudes to vehicle choice change. A sporty coupe might have suited their needs a couple of years ago but not next month when they are expecting a new family member.