Motorways are a key part of our transport network – with around 50 across the UK. The longest, the M6, stretches 236 miles between Leicestershire and the Scottish Border. The shortest motorway, the A308(M) in Berkshire, covers a tiny 1km. If your business involves travelling long distances, between towns and cities, you’ll likely use them regularly. Often the fastest and most direct route, they have multiple lanes to help millions of drivers reach their destinations each day.
Using a fuel card on the motorway
As a business owner or fleet manager, maximising the efficiency of your vehicles is essential. One effective way to do this is by using a fuel card to streamline the process of refuelling. If long-haul driving is key to your business, you’ll need a card which includes locations all over the UK. Luckily, with fuelGenie+, there are over 2,200 forecourts to choose from. This includes low-cost supermarket fuel and most Shell locations. In this article, we’ll look at the practicalities and benefits of using your fuelGenie+ card for motorway driving and beyond.
Quick and easy refuelling
With the fuelGenie+ fuel card, the refuelling process is streamlined. As a cardholder, you can simply pull into any one of the participating petrol stations. If you need help finding one, you can use the handy app to locate the closest nearby. Once you’re there, with no need to handle cash or worry about receipts, you can quickly fill up, pay and be back on the road in no time. This minimises delays or complications and maximises productivity.
Additional car care
The fuelGenie+ fuel card can also be used to pay for oil, AdBlue or the carwash. This is key for drivers who travel long distances as they can guarantee their vehicle has the right levels oil or AdBlue to run efficiently. Plus a clean car isn’t just a good look. If your employees encounter particularly muddy or dusty conditions, their visibility may be affected. Being able to pay for the car wash with their fuel card means they’ll be safer on the road.
Large network of petrol stations
When travelling around the country, it’s important that your drivers can find participating locations to refuel whenever they need to. One of the key benefits of the fuelGenie+ fuel card is the large network of petrol stations at supermarkets, on key transit routes and A roads. This extensive coverage means drivers are never far away, reducing the risk of running low on fuel and minimising downtime of your fleet.
Fuel savings
In the current climate, businesses need to keep their costs down in whichever ways they can. And fuel expenses account for a significant portion of a business's overall expenditure. With the fuelGenie+ fuel card, you can take advantage of low-cost supermarket fuel prices at our partners Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. These supermarkets aren’t located on the motorway but if you plan your route in advance, it’s easy to include them on your journey. Remember, even small fuel savings accumulate over time and can positively impact your business's bottom line.
Streamlined expenses
Keeping track of fuel expenses for a fleet of vehicles can be a challenging task. Fortunately, the fuelGenie+ fuel card makes this a whole lot easier. As payments are made with the card, the transactions are recorded and stored electronically. This means there’s no need for manual record-keeping or collecting paper receipts. You can view transactions and monitor spending in real-time.
More control and security
When operating a fleet of vehicles, it can be difficult to stay on top of security. But with automatic and electronic records, there’s more control over what your drivers can and cannot purchase. You can assign cards to drivers or a specific vehicle to make sure it’s only being used to pay for authorised transactions. Take additional control by setting individual spend limits and restricting the use of purchase options like oil, AdBlue or car wash.
Easy VAT reclaim
Reclaiming VAT on fuel purchases is a great benefit to businesses. But it can be a complex and time-consuming process. With fuelGenie+ everything is put into one HMRC approved invoice. This guarantees accurate records, speeds up and simplifies the process.
Dedicated support
The fuelGenie+ fuel card goes beyond simply providing a payment solution. If you encounter any issues or have questions about using your card, a knowledgeable and friendly customer support team is on hand to help. They’re based in the UK and are contactable by phone or email Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm and 9am-5pm on Fridays.
Conclusion
The fuelGenie+ fuel card is a powerful tool for businesses and fleet managers seeking to optimise their operations. It’s just 50p per month per card, with no hidden fees or charges and no minimum spend. Whether it’s the large network, streamlined expenses or customer support that appeals to you – this fuel card gives great benefits to companies big or small.
