Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Takes The Pressure Off For Lodge Tyre Co. Ltd

May 15, 2019 by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

•Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles signs new fleet deal with Lodge Tyre Co. Ltd

•Tyre fitting business will take delivery of 50 Volkswagen Crafter vans and two Caddys

•Brand chosen as fleet provider for its flexible servicing options

•Crafter vans will be converted with specialised air compressor

Lodge Tyre Co Ltd. has signed a new deal with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to secure 50 converted Volkswagen Crafter vans this year, with 15 already delivered.

The Volkswagen vans were supplied by West Yorkshire Van Centre and are Startline 140 PS

2.0-litre TDI manual FWD Crafter Panel vans. The tyre company has also ordered two Caddys, one short wheel-base and one Caddy Maxi.

The deal marks Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' first expansion into the tyre trade with the new Volkswagen Crafter now able to be fitted with specialised air compressors on the engines. All of Lodge Tyre Co Ltd.'s 50 Crafters will be converted with these air compressors alongside customised racking and livery.

Lodge Tyre Co Ltd. is a family-owned business that specialises in 24/7 breakdown cover and is the largest independent commercial tyre supplier network in the UK. Working with fleet operators for over 80 years, Lodge Tyre Co Ltd., which is based in Stafford but operates throughout the UK, offers a mobile service to ensure vans and trucks are kept on the road all year round.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles was chosen by the tyre company due to the quality and reliability of its products, as well as the brand's flexible mobile servicing network. The Mobile Service Clinics allow customers to stay on the move, with fully equipped service and repair vehicles able to bring the Van Centre direct to their door.

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Andy Wills, Group Fleet Manager for Lodge Tyre Co Ltd. said: 'Our dedicated team of specialists are on hand 24/7 to service and maintain commercial fleets across the country. We need vans that can be relied upon all year round and help us to deliver a service of the highest standard. The tailored package that is available with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, including its dedicated aftersales programme and servicing options, made this an extremely easy decision for us.'

For more details on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' award-winning range of products and services, or to find your nearest Van Centre, please visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.