Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has enhanced the three-year warranty for its Crafter to an unlimited mileage warranty as standard.

In addition, the offer includes three-year European roadside assistance, a full range of Euro V engines, plus Volkswagen's latest contract hire or finance lease offers from £299 a month (plus VAT and initial rental).

“Improving the Crafter's already excellent warranty and making it easy to afford gives it a competitive edge over its rivals,” explained Simon Elliott, director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

“It is also typical of how we're trying to help our customers manage their budgets and business in the current economic climate, without resorting to desperate price cutting, distressing the market and harming residual values.”

The contract hire and finance lease offers for the Crafter are available from all participating Volkswagen Van Centres until September 30, ahead of a price rise scheduled for October 1.

The Crafter range offers payloads from 1,011 kg up to 2,603 kg, load volumes from 7.5 m³ up to 17.0 m³. Retail prices currently range from £17,250 up to £30,510.