The company, which delivers three million bread rolls per week to independent retail outlets, runs 75 Sprinters under planned maintenance agreements with supplying dealer Western Commercial.
The latest additions to the fleet are both Sprinter 513 CDI models with twin rear wheels and box bodies by Newberry Coachbuilders, of Coatbridge.
“Historically we ran a variety of vans by different manufacturers and maintained them in-house,” said director Stuart McGhee. “Fifteen years ago, however, we took a strategic decision to standardise on a single brand.
“We bought our first Mercedes-Benz vans and were immediately impressed by their robust build quality. They have always been superbly reliable, so we’ve stuck by them. The Sprinter is very popular with our drivers and we take comfort from the knowledge that it is widely recognised as the safest van on the road.”
McGhee’s also relies on Western Commercial to service its vehicles and has signed-up once again to comprehensive Mercedes-Benz Complete Care Maintenance Plans for its two new vehicles.
“The planned maintenance system works extremely well for us,” continued McGhee. “Our fleet is intensively used so we simply cannot afford to have vehicles off the road.
“As well as undertaking routine services in their own workshops, Western Commercial’s mobile technicians will often visit our premises to carry out smaller jobs. It’s all part of the dealer’s clear commitment to keeping our business moving.”
