Fleet vehicle protection has entered a new era. The traditional cycle of wash, wax, and hope for the best has been replaced by technologies that provide measurable, long-lasting protection at every level — exterior, interior, and informational.
Layer 1: PureShield Ceramic — Exterior Protection
What It Does
PureShield SiO₂ ceramic coating creates a semi-permanent inorganic layer bonded to the vehicle’s clear coat. This isn’t a topical treatment that washes off — it’s a molecular modification of the paint surface.
Protection Provided
- UV resistance: Blocks photo-oxidation that causes fading and chalking
- Chemical resistance: Withstands bird droppings (pH 3–4.5), road salt, and industrial fallout
- Hydrophobic barrier: Water contact angle >100° causes rain to bead and roll off, carrying dirt with it
- Scratch resistance: 9H hardness rating adds measurable protection against light abrasion
- Thermal stability: Effective from -40°C to +250°C (covers all UK conditions)
Duration
Up to 12 months under normal fleet conditions, maintained and refreshed during regular waterless valets.
Fleet Impact
Vehicles with ceramic protection require less frequent deep cleaning, suffer less paint deterioration, and retain higher residual values. The cost of annual ceramic application is recovered multiple times over through reduced depreciation.
Layer 2: Ozone Treatment — Interior Protection
What It Does
Medical-grade ozone generators produce O₃ molecules that actively seek and destroy organic compounds — bacteria, mould spores, viruses, and odour-causing molecules.
Protection Provided
- Odour elimination: Permanent destruction of tobacco, food, pet, and damp smells
- Bacterial reduction: Surfaces and air sanitised at the molecular level
- Mould control: Spores destroyed, preventing regrowth in damp conditions
- Allergen reduction: Organic allergens broken down
When It’s Needed
- Between driver assignments (pool cars, courtesy vehicles)
- After prolonged use by a single driver
- When odours are reported by drivers or passengers
- As part of end-of-lease vehicle preparation
- Following any contamination incident
Fleet Impact
Ozone treatment keeps fleet interiors genuinely fresh — not masked with air fresheners. This supports duty-of-care obligations, improves driver comfort, and prevents the deep-seated odour issues that require expensive interior refurbishment.
Layer 3: Fleet Insight Platform — Informational Protection
What It Does
MMCC’s digital reporting platform documents the condition of every vehicle at every service visit, creating a comprehensive and verifiable care history.
Protection Provided
- Lease return protection: Documented condition history challenges unjustified penalties
- Insurance support: Photographic evidence of vehicle condition before and after incidents
- Driver accountability: Clear record of when damage occurred and who was responsible
- Maintenance planning: Trend data identifies vehicles needing proactive intervention
How It Works
At every visit, MMCC technicians conduct a 25-point inspection:
- Exterior panels assessed for damage, contamination, and protection status
- Interior condition scored across seats, carpets, dashboard, and trim
- Wheels and tyres inspected for damage and wear
- Photographs captured of any issues or changes
- Data uploaded to the cloud-based platform
Fleet managers access reports, alerts, and trend analysis through a web dashboard.
Fleet Impact
Information is protection. Fleets with comprehensive condition data make better decisions, avoid surprise costs, and maintain stronger negotiating positions with lease companies and insurers.
The Three Layers Working Together
| Threat | Ceramic (Layer 1) | Ozone (Layer 2) | Fleet Insight (Layer 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UV paint damage | Blocks radiation | — | Tracks deterioration |
| Bird droppings | Chemical barrier | — | Flags exposure |
| Interior bacteria | — | Destroys organisms | Documents sanitisation |
| Odours | — | Eliminates at source | Records treatments |
| Lease return disputes | Preserves condition | Maintains interiors | Provides evidence |
| Driver damage | Scratch resistance | — | Documents timeline |
No single technology provides complete protection. The three layers together create a comprehensive shield that addresses exterior, interior, and administrative risks.
Implementation
MMCC integrates all three protection layers into fleet care programmes:
- Ceramic protection applied on vehicle delivery and renewed annually
- Ozone treatment scheduled at driver changes or as needed
- Fleet Insight active from the first service visit
- Regular waterless valeting maintains all layers between treatments