Keeping the Fleet Charged and Ready
Dave handles everything on the ground at our Liverpool compound. He makes sure our 43 electric cars are clean, charged, and ready for your next business trip. There are no desks, no paperwork here. When you book a vehicle, Dave has already completed the physical inspection. His main goal is ensuring every car leaves with 99.7% battery, 99.9% electric power.
Weekly Inspections and Battery Diagnostics
We do not guess when it comes to battery health. Every Tuesday, Dave runs full diagnostic checks on our 14 Audi e-tron models. He measures cell degradation and updates the app data. A standard diagnostic run takes him exactly 45 minutes per vehicle. If a battery shows even a minor issue, he pulls it from the active rota immediately. This hands-on process keeps our fleet reliable for the 83 local businesses that rely on us daily.
(By the way, Dave always recommends checking your phone battery before you head out, though he keeps a physical backup key card in the Cook Street office just in case of an emergency.)
Managing Liverpool Logistics
Dave joined Fanseek back in 2019 when we only had 7 cars in a small lot near the docks. He knows the local roads well, from the Birkenhead tunnel route to the daily traffic bottlenecks around the Baltic Triangle. This local knowledge helps him schedule vehicle collections during off-peak hours. He knows which routes cause the fastest tire wear, allowing him to schedule rotations before problems start. We track every mile in the app to feed this data directly to his maintenance dashboard.
Our Standard for Fleet Prep
Every single car gets a strict 12-point physical check before it is released to a client. Dave personally inspects the tire pressure, fluid levels, and digital key sync. Honestly, we are not the fastest at cleaning—we take a full 1.5 hours per car—but we do not take shortcuts. Dave believes that a clean, fully charged car is the only way to build trust with local firms. Once he approves a car, you can unlock with your phone and drive away within seconds.
Measurable Results for Merseyside Businesses
Since Dave took over our fleet scheduling in October 2023, our off-road maintenance downtime dropped from 4.2 days per month to just 1.8 days. This high level of efficiency means we have more vehicles active and ready on Cook Street. Our clients do not have to wait for a replacement car if their first choice is booked. Dave's structured rota keeps Liverpool moving without the typical car rental hassle.