Specialist contractor SSL Electrical has become the first customer to take delivery of vans under a partnership between Vanaways and Toolstation.
Launched in December last year, the tie-up between the two companies means Toolstation customers can now order new vans, either instore or through a dedicated website.
SSL Electrical said the business offering made perfect sent for its company and joint managing directors Lawrence Cantelow and Martin Bevan are already on the road in their Ford Ranger Wildtrack pickup trucks, and have a crew-cabbed Transit Custom van on order for delivery in the next couple of weeks.
“As commercial and domestic electricians we use our local Toolstation branch a lot, for tools and other bits and pieces,” said Cantelow.
“I never expected to buy a van there but when I saw the promotion display in the store it was perfect timing, as we were ready to replace some vehicles we’d had on contract hire.
“I contacted Vanaways’ Robert Clements, who quickly put together a package to supply exactly what we wanted, at an excellent price and to a tight timeframe. The transaction was completed online but I could just as easily have done the whole thing over the phone, it was that simple.”
He continued: “The process was very quick and easy, which meant it only took up a minimal amount of our time and allowed Martin and I to remain focused on running our business, which is exactly as it should be. The customer service we’ve received from Vanaways has been exemplary.”
The partnership gives Toolstation customers access to vans of virtually any make or model at prices said to be highly competitive and with minimum hassle.
Matt Kent, category manager at Toolstation, said: “This arrangement is part of our increased effort to support tradespeople. The range of vans available is a welcome expansion to our offer of tools and more for any task, and we look forward to helping tradespeople find their ideal vehicle.”
“Bringing our two brands together makes perfect sense,” added Vanaways managing director Chris Jakeways. “Toolstation’s customers are exactly the type of people who will benefit most from the quick, simple and trouble-free deals we can offer to get their businesses on the road to success.”
