Toolstation has started selling new vans to customers under a partnership with independent specialist Vanaways.
The leading trade and DIY retailer now provides access to vans of virtually any make or model, at prices said to be highly competitive.
Vehicles are available through Vanaways directly at Toolstation’s website and via its network of more than 550 stores nationwide.
Toolstation customers benefit from a special team at Vanaways’ Bristol head office, able to deal with them from point of enquiry, through to delivery and beyond. There’s also a dedicated website – toolstation.vanaways.co.uk – and phone number at 0117 235 6000.
Toolstation said the tie-up would provide customers with vans with “minimum hassle” and was part of its increased efforts to support tradespeople.
Lucy Trevelyan, assistant category manager, added: “The new range 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.”
Vanaways, which also operates under the trading name Van Sales UK, said the partnership made perfect sense. Managing director Chris Jakeways elaborated: “Toolstation’s customers are exactly the type of people who will benefit most from the quick, simple and hassle-free deals we can offer to get their businesses on the road to success.”
The company pledges that Toolstation customers will get the best deals on new vans. It’s able to offer tailor-made finance packages on all makes and models, supported by its partnership with Mobilize Financial Services.
But the tie-up could also cut lead times. Vanaways’ focus is on making the sales process as simple, quick and efficient as possible through its online sales model. Vehicles are typically ordered and supplied to tight timeframes.
Chris Jakeways said: “We can source any vehicle a customer wants, but whatever the brand of vehicle our focus is to make the process of getting that new van on the road as painless as possible. We cut the number of steps a vehicle takes between rolling off the production line and arriving at the customer’s premises, and provide the best value for money with minimal paperwork.”
Vanaways brand manager Robert Clements, who joined the company specifically to spearhead the Toolstation partnership, added: “The process is so simple, it’s perfectly feasible for a busy trader to place an order during their lunchbreak, with a quick phone call. Then we’ll deliver their new van to anywhere in the country – at no extra charge – so they never have to eat into their busy schedules.
“And as a bonus, anyone ordering through Toolstation will receive a free ‘goody bag’ packed with useful items, including a high-vis vest, first aid and emergency kits, fire extinguisher, seat cover, travel mug, mobile charging cable and more.”
