Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has secured a contract with the AA to supply over 500 new fully-equipped Transporter vans, including 70 4MOTION all-wheel drive versions, for use by the organisation’s roadside patrol fleet.
According to an AA spokesman, key features in the decision to sign with Volkswagen included the Transporter’s payload capabilities, safety features and adaptable load area. The AA’s drivers will have access to more than 70 dedicated Volkswagen Van Centres across the UK and the full after-sales offering.
The Transporters will be painted in the AA’s distinctive yellow trademark colour at the Volkswagen factory in Hannover. The vehicles will also be converted for purpose with specialist racking to accommodate the AA’s tow system, tools and additional equipment.
Commenting on the deal, Sarah Millward, commercial director of AA Road Operations, said: “Our members rely on us throughout the year for efficient roadside recovery, therefore when looking at manufacturers to bolster our fleet we took into account vehicle performance, value for money and servicing packages.
“The Volkswagen Transporter was an ideal fit for our fleet thanks to its drivability and load space combined with the reliability of Volkswagen engineering.”