Racked out to carry tools and equipment, the new Sprinters are all medium-length models and arrived via Northside Truck & Van, Hull. The same dealer also supplied Bradbury Group last December with its first Mercedes-Benz vans; five Long-bodied Sprinter 313 CDIs that are used to deliver product. These vehicles have already clocked-up almost 40,000 miles each.
Engineers will use the new vans to travel to customers including McDonalds, Northern Power Grid and Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Like their predecessors, Bradbury Group's latest vans are the subject of an Agility contract from Mercedes-Benz Finance. At the end of the agreement the customer can choose whether to pay off the final lump sum and keep the vehicle, use the vehicle as a part-exchange for a brand new one, or return it free of any further obligations, apart from an excess mileage charge if the initially agreed limit has been exceeded, and damage charges over and above fair wear and tear.
The operator's Sprinters are being maintained by Northside and other members of the manufacturer's franchised UK network, under a Mercedes-Benz Service Care package contract.
Bradbury Group production director Darren Bamford commented: ‘It's very reassuring to know that we have an organisation like Mercedes-Benz behind us. As for Northside, their service has been fantastic. We have been “bitten” in the past by suppliers who failed to provide trustworthy aftercare, but Northside have delivered on all their promises.
‘They've provided us with demonstrators which we could try for size before placing our orders, and were proactive in arranging the first services for our initial batch of Sprinters, with everything then being done on time.
‘The dealer also put together an introductory driver's pack and has assured us that back-up vans are available should we need them. All in all, the relationship has got off to a great start and I have every expectation that this will continue.’