BSM dumps its Fiat 500 fleet (UK)

The UK�s biggest driving school, BSM (U.S equivalent would be Drivers Ed), has terminated its four-year contract with Fiat after 80% of instructors wanting the Corsa supermini back.

The main reason the Corsa will make a come-back is because instructors complained the 500 was �too small� for them.

The agreement with Fiat lasted 18 months and BSM (British School if Motoring) is now arranging to replace its 3,250 500s with five-door Corsas, restoring an 18-year association with Vauxhall.

A spokesman for BSM said that �a break clause in the Fiat contract� and �an excellent deal from Vauxhall�, along with the instructor feedback, marked a swift end for L-plated 500s.

BSM CEO, Nikolai Kesting said that it had �received a clear message� from its instructors and learners that the �Corsa is their car of choice�.

The switch over will begin in March 2011 and is set to be complete by the end of the year.