Alsecure Group has taken delivery of three Mercedes-Benz Citan vans, replacing the people carrier cars previously used by engineers.
The security company’s first vehicles with three-pointed stars are all Citan 109 CDI crew vans.
Supplied by local dealer Roanza and will be used by engineers who fit and maintain alarm and CCTV systems for Alsecure’s electronics division.
“For a long time Mercedes-Benz vans were too big for our purposes,” said managing director Rob Barry.
“But following the launch of the Citan small van a couple of years ago, the manufacturer now offers a vehicle which is much better suited to our application.”
Alsecure’s Citan crew vans are fitted with second rows of seats so each can carry a driver and up to four passengers, while their extra-long body length means they also retain a useful load area.
The operator additionally specified its Citans with optional Driver’s Packs, which include electric folding door mirrors, centre armrests with stowage compartments, air-conditioning and Parktronic proximity sensors.
“We had a close look at the Citan, and Roanza let us try one out to see how it worked in our operation,” continued Barry.
“The crew van configuration is ideal for our operation, as we often have to carry teams of engineers as well as their tools and equipment.
“The fuel economy of the demonstrator was excellent too, while at every 24,000 miles the Citan’s service intervals are much longer than those of the vehicles we stood down. These factors, coupled with the reliability for which Mercedes-Benz is renowned, mean we’re looking forward to a significant reduction in overall running costs.”
The Citans will be serviced and maintained in Roanza’s Manchester workshop, which is open round-the-clock from 6am on Mondays to 7pm on Saturdays, as well as from 7am-7pm on Sundays.
“The fact that we can drop a vehicle off at the end of our working day and pick it up again next morning ready to go, is a huge benefit,” added Barry.
Login to comment
Comments
No comments have been made yet.