Motus Vehicle Solutions, part of Motus Group UK, has acquired Aftercare Response, an autonomous division of the Bevan Group.
Aftercare Response is a nationwide provider of breakdown assistance, tail-lift maintenance, and emergency repairs, and the deal consolidates Motus Vehicle Solutions’ position as one of the most comprehensive commercial vehicle service providers in the UK.
Aftercare Response was founded in 2003 as Bevan Aftercare and rebranded in 2015 as Aftercare Response. Following further rapid expansion, the business became a limited company in 2019 and now provides maintenance and breakdown services across the UK from its service van fleet, manned by a team of 65+ dedicated engineers.
Its 24/7/365 service has a target response time of 90 minutes and, in the past 12 months, attended over 13,000 breakdowns and completed 31,000 defect jobs.
Motus Vehicle Solutions said the acquisition, the latest in its ongoing expansion strategy, was a seamless fit for the group, reinforcing the company’s portfolio, which already includes bespoke vehicle conversions, fleet maintenance, tail-lift solutions, parts supply and custom truck body building.
Peter Glover, managing director of Motus Vehicle Solutions, said: “We will build on this position by further strengthening its operations and ensuring it benefits from the resources of the wider group. This acquisition strategically broadens our service capabilities and will help to ensure customers experience improved efficiency and reduced downtime across their fleets.”
He added: “At Motus Vehicle Solutions we are always looking for new opportunities to expand our portfolio and bring additional value to customers. We see a bright future ahead for Aftercare Response within Motus, and we are excited by the positive impact it will have on our business and customers.”
Aftercare Response’s existing team and services will remain in place, while benefiting from the enhanced resources and support of the Motus Vehicle Solutions group.
