Converted by its local dealership – Hawkins Motors Ltd in St Austell, Cornwall – the 54 Partner SE L2 HDi 92 vans start operational deployment this month.
Mark Karkeek, South West Water transport manager, commented: ‘Faced with the opportunity to specify a whole new bespoke range of vans for this purpose provided us with a chance to do things quickly and utilised the expertise of our suppliers, helped by having first-hand experience of the durable Peugeot Partner van. Getting them modified for purpose by Hawkins, our local Peugeot Dealer, who converted the vehicle with our specific and exacting conversion requirements, was greatly appreciated.’
The vans have been funded by Peugeot Contract Hire via a bespoke 5-year 100,000 mile Finance Lease scheme and maintenance agreement that was specifically developed for South West Water.
Nick George, national key account manager at Peugeot, added: ‘While we work hard to satisfy our customer’s needs, the requirements and circumstances presented by South West Water provided us with an opportunity to tailor elements to suit their demands, and with the help of their local Peugeot Dealerships we have achieved great customer service and enhanced our working relationship.’