VW's Van Centre network improved with redeveloped sites

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dedicated Van Centre network has been upgraded with the latest technology and equipment to improve the environment for staff and customers.

Following expansion of the Manchester Van Centre, which is now the biggest standalone Authorised Repairer of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the country, several other locations have also been redeveloped.

The investments support Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle’s market offering that aims to provide the best customer service in the market by understanding the needs of van and fleet operators compared to truck or passenger vehicle customers.

Richard Blunden, national network development manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “The recent improvements to our Van Centres show our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our customers. We are the commercial vehicle professionals with facilities to match our expertise.

“These modern Van Centres and Authorised Repairers allow us to work with van operators to deliver exactly what they need thanks to state-of-the-art equipment, technology and workshops.”

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles currently has a dedicated network of 71 Van Centres and 25 additional Authorised Repairers to deliver the Working with You promise to commercial vehicle operators.

The Agnew Group has opened a purpose built Van Centre at in Northern Ireland next to Agnew Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

The new facility has a display for New and Approved Used Commercial Vehicles, a standalone Parts and Service department and a fully equipped workshop housing highly skilled Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Accredited Technicians using latest technology, equipment and Genuine Parts.

Marshall Motor Group Holdings has invested in the redevelopment of the Marshall Van Centre on Bath Road, Reading. The site has a display for New and Approved Used Commercial Vehicles plus a servicing and MOT workshop. The expansion has created 10 new jobs in the area.

The Lancaster Volkswagen Loughton Van Centre has also undergone a sizeable redevelopment with work completed in May. Upgrades include an overhaul of separate commercial and passenger vehicle showrooms and workshops, an introduction of an external ramp and new first floor parking.

The Volkswagen Van Centre Wrexham on Main Road, Rhosrobin is also currently undergoing a makeover to fit out a larger workshop and is due to be completed soon.