Nov/Dec 2011

For 20 Years weve had the UK covered

The Euro IV Emission Standard becomes law on the 3rd January 2012
The 3rd of January seems a long way off, but if you still need to be Euro 4 compliant the date will accelerate towards you.

Finance to comply with Euro IV

Singers Asset Finance are specialists in the field and can assist in financing or refinancing of an existing fleet to help you comply with Euro IV. Finance is a major challenge for many businesses currently, but Singers has long-held a passion and an entrepreneurial approach to financing the Recovery Sector. No matter how complex, they want to ensure you have the funds you need to run your business efficiently. Singers offers a variety of financing and lease solutions to help you acquire, adapt or reorganise the vehicles that are needed for your daily operations. Flexible, cost-effective financing structures can help meet your specific tax, accounting and business or organisational objectives. Shawn Wheeler of Singers commented, We have recently transacted sale and leaseback for customers for the purpose of funding exhaust systems for the fleets, and we have also funded new replacement trucks. He adds, Singers are genuinely interested and will visit you immediately for a chat at a time that suits you. Our staff have many years experience and cover the UK so you will have the attention of a manager who is never far away. Singers pride themselves on completing transactions quickly and efficiently and being easy to deal with, an ethos they have held for over 20 years supporting the Recovery Sector.

Yet in times of change comes opportunity, so this winter make sure you are on the right side of the law, best placed to provide invaluable recovery and at the same time take advantage of the opportunities to build your business up. Specialist finance and refinance for Recovery Operators is available through Singers Asset Finance: Shawn Wheeler Singers Corporate Asset Finance Mob: 07773 280 451 shawn.wheeler@singersaf.co.uk Find out more at: www.singersaf.co.uk/support ----Further information about the London Low Emission Zone can be found at: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/ lez/

North of England/Scotland

Tel: 0141 354 4990

glasgow@singersaf.co.uk South of England

Many Recovery Operators are ahead of the curve and already have things in place, but for those who havent, it is not too late.

Background on Euro IV
The ban on sub-Euro 4 trucks in London from 3rd January 2012 was announced about three years ago, during Ken Livingstones tenure as Mayor of London. However, the initiative is now supported cross-party. If you want to drive a lorry or other specialist heavy diesel vehicle in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) without paying a daily charge, it needs to meet certain emissions standards. At the moment, these vehicle types need to meet the Euro III standard for particulate matter (PM). However, from 3 January 2012, these standards are changing to Euro IV for PM, so even if your vehicle meets the current rules, you may need to take action soon to meet the new standards in time. It doesnt matter whether your vehicle is used for commercial or private purposes - it will still need to meet the standards. The age and weight of a vehicle indicate the level of particulate matter (PM) it produces. If your vehicle doesnt meet the emissions standards, there are a number of things you can do. Some options can take up to three months to complete, so act now. Fit a filter Replace a vehicle Reorganise your fleet Convert to gas Pay the daily charge

Tel: 01945 588 655

wisbech@singersaf.co.uk

Hire Purchase & Leasing

Sale & Leaseback Facilities

Tailored to your requirements

For tailored finance, contact our regional offices or go online to find your local specialist at www.singersaf.co.uk

Dont let the law, the weather, or the Bank slow your business down this winter.
Winter, the time when motorways get blocked and the news is sprinkled with the cost to the economy when a few inches of snow land.
This winter we are faced with changing emission laws whatever the weather, so now is the time to prepare.

Britains big freeze

As if the legislation wasnt enough to deal with, operators look to be faced with another big freeze, with experts warning snow could have fallen as early as October. That of course didnt happen, though the winter of 2010-2011 was a weather event which brought heavy snowfalls and record low temperatures which caused travel chaos and school disruptions to Britain. It was the coldest winter in Britain for 31 years with an average temperature of 1.51C

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