Autosmart keeps fleets gleaming with Barrel for Life service
Vehicle cleaning products manufacturer and distributor Autosmart has outlined the benefits of its Barrel for Life system, as a practical managed service solution for HGV, PSV and LCV fleets of all sizes.
“The principle is straightforward,” said the firm.
“The Autosmart showroom comes to you, and supplies fleets with a dedicated barrel that lives on-site and is topped up by a local franchisee to meet each individual’s needs – so they only ever pay for what they use.
“This means operators never need to place orders, chase deliveries, or find themselves short of product on a busy wash day. It’s a managed service model applied to vehicle cleaning, and it removes a surprising amount of operational friction.”
Equally important is what the system does for health and safety, says Autosmart.
“Because the barrel is refilled rather than replaced, operatives never need to handle neat chemical. The concentrated product is always dispensed at the correct dilution, eliminating the risk of misuse, skin contact with undiluted solutions, and the disposal challenges that come with empty single-use containers.
“For fleet managers with COSHH responsibilities, that’s a meaningful compliance benefit that goes beyond simply buying a cleaner product.
“There’s a sustainability dimension too. The Barrel for Life system is built around Autosmart’s super-concentrated formulations, which means far less packaging, fewer deliveries, and products that go further per litre than conventional alternatives.
“Operators use only what they need: no over-dispensing, and no half-empty containers going to waste – contributing to both cost savings and a reduced environmental footprint.”
With more than 300 products developed in-house by Autosmart’s specialist chemistry team, the range covers everything commercial fleets encounter, the company says: from heavy road film and contamination on HGVs, the more delicate requirements of coach bodywork, light commercial vehicle maintenance, and even the meticulous standards demanded by the immaculately presented show trucks that turn heads at truck shows up and down the country.
“It’s not just cleaning products either. The Autosmart showroom is your one-stop shop for everything you need to keep your fleets moving day-to-day, including a large workshop range as well as countless accessories and screen wash.”
One distinction that sets Autosmart apart from larger supply chains is the nature of its distribution network, says the firm.
“Products reach customers through a UK-wide network of independent franchisees: each one a local business owner, part of the community they serve, with a genuine stake in every customer relationship. That means the person topping up your barrel, advising on the right product for a particular surface, or how to achieve the most cost effective clean, is someone who knows your site and vehicles, and has a direct incentive to get it right.”
Fleet operators requiring more information can contact their local franchisee via the website.
