Latest reports from The Driving Instructor magazine indicate that so far no other car manufacturer has stepped forward to take up the fleet contract following Vauxhalls talks with BSM. The reluctance of Vauxhall to continue supplying cars to BSM could cost the Driving School millions of pounds. Let’s hope the costs of any renegotiation are not passed on to the BSM pupils who’s lesson fees are already amongst the highest UK wide.

The report goes on to say that Vauxhall has decided it can no longer supply BSM with Corsas and Astras under its current terms. This decision could be financially disastrous and threaten plans to sell the Driving School by it’s parent company Aviva. Whilst the report also points out that Aviva has never confirmed the sale of BSM it has nevertheless solicited a number of bids for the business.

Losing a popular training car

The Vauxhall Corsa has been awarded the Driving School Car of the Year. Vauxhalls arrangements with BSM to promote the brand name through its supply of cars to the Driving School in an attempt to attract young drivers will clearly fail if negotiations come to a stand still. The result is unthinkable.