New Vans for Kwik-Fit Mobile Fleet

Kwik-Fit is renewing its fleet of 200 mobile vans. Twenty-one new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have already joined the fleet and a further 27 vehicles will be ordered shortly. Eventually Sprinters will replace the entire current fleet of Renault Masters and Ford Transits.

As well as being equipped with the latest tyre changing technology, the new vehicles have undergone a corporate livery makeover. The newly liveried vans also promote the Kwik-Fit website – www.kwik-fit.com. The new vehicles are all also equipped with ‘third arms’ which mean ultra-low profile and run-flat tyres can be replaced at the location of driver choice.

The mobile makeover, also includes equipping vehicles with the latest wheel balancing machines, giving technicians the ability to fit up to 22-inch tyres to vehicles – the current maximum is 20 inches. All new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters will be operated on a five-year replacement cycle and the initiative comes as Kwik-Fit Mobile reports a 20 per cent rise in business over the last two years.

Kwik-Fit Mobile operations director Simon Lucas said: “Demand from businesses for mobile fast-fit services is rising rapidly as companies and drivers alike search for maximum convenience and minimum vehicle downtime.

“We have business partnerships with almost all of Britain’s top 50 contract hire and leasing companies and they are keen to promote mobile fitting to end-user fleets. We will continue to work with these major fleet suppliers to further exploit business opportunities, particularly among small and medium-sized fleets that may not be as aware as larger fleets of our mobile service and the potential offered.”