All Long-bodied 109 CDI models, the Citans have joined a fleet of 55 light commercial vehicles.
Abel Alarms’ fleet administrator, Lisa Smith, says the company plans to buy more Citans as its other vans fall due for replacement: ‘We’ve been sourcing our fleet from another manufacturer for a long time, but last year conducted a comprehensive evaluation of all the alternatives,’ she explained.
Launched last year, the Citan marks the entry of Mercedes-Benz into the small van market. Mercedes claims fuel efficiency of up to 65.7 mpg for the range, with CO2 emissions as low as 112 g/km. Features include a folding bulkhead, to provide maximum load length as well as protection for the driver.
‘Fuel economy and overall running costs were high on our list of criteria,’ continued Smith. ‘As well as returning excellent mpg figures, the Citan offers long service intervals which translate into lower maintenance costs and less downtime.
‘Another benefit is the standard three-year, unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty. Our engineers cover the whole country from a network of 13 depots throughout the UK, and they each rack up around 25-30,000 miles per year. It’s reassuring to know their vehicles are fully covered, no matter how far they drive,' she added.