Keeping the Fleet Ready in Reading
Julian joined Off Hours Coding in November 2019. He runs the daily operations at our 58 Station Road garage. Before this, he spent 11 years as a senior technician at a large dealership nearby. He knows exactly how a car should feel before it goes to a client. Julian manages our current roster of 42 vehicles. He keeps the fleet small so he can personally inspect every car every month.
His work revolves around the swap cycle. Our tech pros often need a city car for the Monday commute and something bigger for the weekend. Julian handles these transitions. He has a strict 55-minute turnaround for vehicle prep. This includes a 24-point safety check and a full interior detail. He makes sure the car you pick up at 4:00 PM on Friday is in top condition. Drive what fits your calendar without doing the dirty work yourself.
Electric vehicles are a big part of Julian's day. He monitors the charging cycles for our 13 EVs to ensure battery health stays high. He also manages the software updates for the on-board systems. If a car needs a service, Julian pulls it from the rotation and swaps in a replacement immediately. Our clients never deal with garages or mechanics. One monthly bill covers everything, including the maintenance Julian oversees.
Julian grew up near the Oracle shopping centre and understands Reading traffic. He knows that a car for a tech professional needs to be reliable and ready for the M4 corridor. He doesn't believe in long-term debt for the business or the drivers. He keeps our fleet modern by retiring vehicles after 28 months of use. This keeps the driving experience fresh and reduces the chance of mechanical faults.
On a typical Tuesday, you will find him logging data in the garage office. He tracks everything from tyre tread depth to the efficiency of the hybrid engines. He is upfront about the cars. If a specific model isn't performing well, he removes it from our offering. Honestly, he treats every car like it is his own. He ensures that when you swap for the weekend, the car is ready to go as soon as you turn the key.