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10 Oct
How much does fleet dash cam installation cost?
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Fleet dash cam installation cost depends on cameras, vehicles and fleet size. See what an itemised 2026 quote should include and how to compare suppliers.
10 Oct
Driver-facing cameras in a 360° HGV camera system: what fleets should know
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Driver facing camera HGV guide for 2026: what the in-cab camera in a 360° system does, where SmartCam 4G fits, and the privacy checks fleets need. Read first.
10 Oct
Vehicle Tracking Equipment: 10 Things to Check Before Buying
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Vehicle tracking equipment buying guide for 2026: ten checks on category, Thatcham rating, monitoring, installation and full cost before you choose a system.
10 Oct
Do HGVs registered outside the UK need a DVS safety permit?
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A DVS permit for a foreign HGV is required for any lorry over 12 tonnes in Greater London in 2026. See how to apply, star ratings and penalty risks.
09 Oct
How much does fleet management software cost for SMEs?
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Fleet management software cost for SMEs in 2026: what drives the price, what to compare in quotes, and when to choose FleetTracker or SmartCam 4G.
09 Oct
Is a fleet dash cam worth it for a small business?
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Is a fleet dash cam worth it for a small business? Yes, when evidence and driver behaviour matter. See when tracking alone is enough in 2026.
09 Oct
Can an HGV be made DVS compliant in 24 hours?
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Can an HGV be DVS compliant in 24 hours? Fitting is only one step; the star rating, equipment and permit decide it. Check the 2026 steps before booking a fit.
09 Oct
Tow and tamper alerts on Thatcham trackers explained
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Thatcham tracker tamper alert explained for 2026: how tow and tamper alerts work on Crystal Ball S7, S5 and S5 Plus, and which tracker fits your fleet.
08 Oct
Choosing hard drive storage for 360° vehicle CCTV: 1 TB or 2 TB
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Vehicle CCTV hard drive size explained for 360° systems: when 1 TB is enough, when 2 TB is safer, and what to confirm with your fleet installer in 2026.
08 Oct
What happens if an HGV enters London without a DVS safety permit?
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What happens if an HGV enters London without a DVS safety permit in 2026: who gets the penalty, why paying does not fix it, and how to avoid it.
08 Oct
How long does it take to install a fleet dash cam system?
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How long does it take to install a fleet dash cam? Fitting time depends on cameras, vehicle type and wiring. Plan your 2026 rollout with this UK guide.
08 Oct
What 24/7 NSI Gold monitoring means on a Thatcham tracker
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Thatcham tracker monitoring explained: what 24/7 NSI Gold means, how it differs from Thatcham S5 and S7 categories, and which Crystal Ball tracker fits in 2026.
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