Lavendon Garage (;:) based in Newport Pagnell. Managing Director , Mike Davies , believes the company is the first commercial business within the town to embrace this new technology. He puts its adoption firmly down to the company walking the talk when it comes to its core values. "Being respectful of each other, our suppliers, our community and the environment is at the heart of how we do business. The installation of the charging points isn't just for the company to benefit from , but also others around us such as our clients , and other electric car users ." To go alongside the plugin points, the agency has also purchased its first electric vehicle, a Vauxhall Ampera . The two charging points can charge up to four cars, with the company committed to providing more should demand increase. Davies continues: "We are a global business, but with our roots firmly established here in Newport Pagnell. This area is ideal for businesses wishing to work globally and many of clients are within just a few miles of our offices making the use of an electric car extremely viable, although the Ampera has a very impressive range of around 300 miles." In addition to the electric car charging initiative BI Worldwide has numerous other initiatives whereby employees are rewarded for car sharing , walking or cycling to work. Additionally, the company also gives every one of its 160 staff the option to take six days paid leave per year to volunteer for good causes and many choose to use this to support local charities and schools. "This isn't corporate values imposed on our team, but the company fulfilling its commitment to the things that our team hold dear to themselves. " L.W. Burrows & Son Traditional Values, Modern Service ---------------------- DON'T BE A FOOL THIS APRIL LOOK AFTER YOUR CAR! ---------------------- • MOT Tests • • Computerised Diagnostics • • Collections and Deliveries • • Servicing (all makes and models) • • Windscreens Tyres & Exhausts General Repairs Used Car Sales £40+vat per hour (what are yo u paying?) ~¥.,A._ir Conditioning - Repairs and Servicing~¥.,._ 1'~ April Special - £40 plus VATGas Recharge 1'l( Tel 01234 712 646 Lavendon Garage, Olney Rd, MK46 4EU r--------------• YARDLEYHASTINGS GARAGE Accident repair specialists to all makes Servicing, repairs, parts , tyres , fuel , car sales Low bake oven using latest water based paints Blackhawk body jig and measuring system Laser 4 wheel alignment Insurance repairs , private work, free estimates and advice Claims management service available Latest diagnostic equipment Full range of mechanical repairs and servicing to all makes Collection, delive ry, loan cars available Selection of used cars available, plus car finding service i WEARE LOOKINGTO BUY LATE, LOW i . MILEAGECARSFOR STOCK . L--·-·-·-·-·-·-·---·~ 8 - 5.30 Monday to Friday 8 - 12.30 Saturday Gardner & White r·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·, Your Low Mileage Car Dealer IAAIFREEAA Breakdown Caver LOW MILEAGE CARS AUTOMATICS & MANUALS ONE PRIVATEOWNER 3 VRS OLD UNDER 10,000 MILES Full Service History, Full MOT and FREEHistory Check for your peace of mind Call today to arrange a Test Drive 01908 551387 ,, , . , , . , , MOT • Servicing • Repairs Cars • Vans • Motorcycles • Trikes OPEN Mon to Fri: 08.00-17.00 .AA_ Sat: 08.00 - 16.00 Sun: Viewing only 4"' High Street, Stoke Goldington, MK16 BNP Bedford Road West, Yardley Hastings, Northampton, NN7 1HB .AA_ ..____________..__ Tel: 01604 696225 Fax: 01604 696551 4"' 82 Phonebox Magazine eading global business improvement Lagency, BI Worldwide , has installed electric car charging points outside their offices Elect,