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Volunteer driver?GEM Motoring Assistis encouragingvolunteerdrivers to makegood use of its free safetyresource. The web-basedresource, launched lastyear, consists of three shortvideos, offering advice that’srelevant to most volunteerdriving situations.GEM CEO David WilliamsMBE said: “Feedbackfrom volunteer groups isexcellent. We’re pleasedto have had support fromThe first video focuses ondrivers, their vehicles andtheir journeys.The second video wasmade with the ambulanceservice to assist those whovolunteer as CFRs. It includesan introduction fromchief constable Suzette Davenport,the ambulance service,ACPO lead for roadswhere increasing numbers policing.of volunteers are used ascommunity first respondersThe third video looks atthe principles of COAST:(CFRs) to support front-line Concentration, Observationparamedics and technicians,”and Anticipation to givehe says.“We’re confident their useof the resource as part ofTime and Space, an excellentapproach to driving forany volunteer.regular update training for Williams concludes:volunteers will help make “GEM recognises the valueroads safer.”Volunteer drivers oftenuse their own vehicles.They’re unpaid but canclaim a mileage allowancefor journeys made.of all volunteer driving, butis also keen that the risksfaced by drivers - as well asany risks they pose - shouldbe reduced to a minimum.The videos and quiz pa-There are freeresourcesavailable foryou.pers are available at www.motoringassist.com/volunteers.AutoBuyerMotoring matterswith Wrekin NewsPriorslee Motor Services- remapping the futurePRIROSLEE MOTOR Services are a family run independentgarage, trading for over 30 years.As part of their ongoing commitment to investingin new technology and employee training, they aredelighted to be able to report that they have recentlybecome qualified in vehicle ECU re-mapping andthis is a very exciting prospect for the future ofdriving.ECU re-mapping is basically altering the brain ofthe car - changing the ‘factory setup’ to optimise theengines performance. Benefits include significantlyincreasing engine power, huge increases in torquethroughout an engines rev range whilst increasingMPG to help beat increasing fuel costs, safer overtakingand much better towing capability.In addition to power re-mapping Eco remaps offermassive savings for vans fleets, reducing emissionsby up to 20% and offering up-to a massive 20% savingon fuel! This is done by fuel limiting, rev limitingand speed limiting a vehicle to suit the needs of thedriver or fleet owner. As an example in 2013 BritishTelecom re-mapped all of their van fleet and in thefirst year alone this saved them more than 1 millionpounds in fuel cost!For more information about vehicle re-mappingtheur other fleet services at Priorslee Motors pleasepop in or give them a call on 01952 615939 or visitwww.priorsleemotorservices.co.uk.Tel: 01952 615939 Fax: 01952 615600CARING FOR TELFORDS MOTORISTS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARSfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromfromTyres stockedin all regular sizesA large range of budget,mid range and brandedtyres to suit all pocketsMOTOFFERSPlease callfor detailsService you can trustAll our technicians are fully qualified and trained to the highest standardswww.priorsleemotorservices.co.ukwww.wrekinnews.co.uk / 39