Ford Supplies Fiesta to AA Driving School

The British love Ford. So it’s only natural the company would supply cars for the AA Driving School fleet, especially as they’ve been doing this for a few years now. The car manufacturer has been providing cars on an exclusive basis for the past 12 years.

According to the new contract, Ford extended its partnership until 2012 and will supply the AA Driving School with 2,700 cars each year. Alongside the 1.6-liter Focus, the AA Driving School will also get 1.4-liter Fiestas.

“Ford and the AA are both very powerful brands in the UK. We are delighted to be extending our 12-year relationship with the AA Driving School,” said Kevin Griffin, Ford’s director of fleet operations.

“Ford has been the number one vehicle brand in the UK for 34 years and our position in the heartland of the vehicle market supports the AA Driving School in offering new drivers the highest quality introduction to their driving experience from day one. With Fiesta and Focus first and second in the UK car market, AA and Ford are providing the right vehicles for new drivers to start years of enjoyable motoring,” he added.

AA Services CEO Andrew Strong said: “This deal secures a continuation of the quality and high standards delivered under AA Driving School’s long-standing relationship with Ford and will ensure both instructors and pupils have access to a car that meets their needs.”

The opportunity to choose between a Ford Focus and a Ford Fiesta has pleased instructors: “It’s great news that instructors will now have the choice between a Focus or Fiesta for lessons,” said AA instructor Vicki Livermore. “Many pupils go on to buy a Ford after driving one for 40-plus hours as a learner, as they are then familiar with its advantages and the layout of the controls."