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The complexity of light commercial vehicles makes a trusting relationship between fleet customer and LCV brands absolutely essential. Few LCVs operate in the ‘vanilla’ form in which they left the factory production line; even panel vans are racked, tooled and signwritten to the requirements of the fleet, while more specialist builds, such as dropsides, tippers and Lutons, demand an in-depth understanding of the engineering involved, including powertrains and payloads.

LCV manufacturers within the 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet offer these services at source, so their vehicles are ready to work from the moment they're delivered.

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It goes without saying that the LCV makers among the 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet – alongside their dedicated commercial vehicle dealers – have specialist staff who understand these specific needs and recognise the importance of LCVs as essential business tools.

If an LCV stops working, a business can grind to a halt, so vehicle reliability, backed by workshops that open before the typical working day starts and close long after it ends, can be vital. This flexibility maximises vehicle uptime – that's especially important when maintenance requirements are rising due to extended delivery times forcing businesses to keep their LCVs for longer, resulting in higher mileages.

And now, as clean air zones expand in cities across the country – and the 2030 deadline looms for the end of sales of new diesel vans – fleet customers need the assistance of LCV suppliers in the 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet more than ever.

Businesses also depend on reliable advice to find the right electric vehicles to replace their diesel models. They are desperate for finance products that make electric LCVs as affordable as their predecessors, despite the significantly higher list prices. And they need accurate total cost of ownership calculations to build confidence in zero-emission technologies. Only the 100 trusted brands are meeting these exacting standards.

Citroen

Citroën is a brand without boundaries. French to the core, it embraces all cultures, and, in return, people from all continents show their love, as seen in our global sales success. Citroën has always pushed the boundaries of audacity and creativity to make vehicles accessible to all. Now that push is towards electric mobility.

Fiat Professional

Functional and innovative: Fiat Professional commercial vans fulfill all your work needs; transporting goods and passengers with ease. From versatile load capacities to comfortable interiors, Fiat Professional cargo vans always provide the optimum solution.

Ford

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Ford has a commercial vehicle to suit every job – from the iconic Transit range to the Ranger pick-up truck. Our uptime-centric approach is at the heart of all our products and services, and our experts are ready with fleet management solutions tailored to meet every business need.

Harris Maxus

Isuzu (UK) Ltd

With MAXUS you can future-proof your fleet, while consigning hefty congestion charges, road fund licence and carbon emissions to the past. Innovation is at the forefront of MAXUS, the future means state-of-the-art technology across all models. Our focus is firmly on the future with an emphasis on alternative fuels such as EV, Hybrid and Hydrogen.

At Isuzu, we only make commercial vehicles. We focus on creating pick-up trucks that are tough, strong and built to go the distance. Isuzu are pick-up professionals, and we are best placed to discuss pick-ups with professionals, too, meeting our customer's every need.

IVECO Ltd

As a major player in global transport, Iveco is a leader in the development, manufacture, marketing and servicing of a vast range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. IVECO Ltd supplies the UK with class-leading products. The Daily range of vans and chassis cabs extends from 3.5 to 7.2 tonnes, while the popular Eurocargo covers the 7.5 to 18-tonne range, maintaining its role as the benchmark commercial vehicle for this market segment.

LEVC

Since 1908, our heritage in the professional taxi trade has seen us build vehicles with an unrivalled blend of performance, functionality and craftsmanship. Today, we are transformed into a modern electric-vehicle company.

MAN Truck & Bus

MAN Truck & Bus is one of Europe’s leading commercial vehicle makers. Its product portfolio includes vans, trucks, buses, diesel and gas engines, plus a wide range of transport services.

Mercedes-Benz Vans

We’re committed to keeping business moving. We support companies of all sizes and we know that, right now, you might be looking to scale-up to meet demand, selling online and delivering direct to customers. Whatever your situation, we’re here to help, with new and used vans available and ready to go.

Nissan

2022

Designed to drive your business forward. Cruise into the future with the Nissan Commercial Vehicles Range, which features some of the most advanced driver-assistance technologies in their class; innovative practicality and stateof-the-art connectivity. Whichever model you choose, you'll always be one step ahead.

Peugeot

The Peugeot van range offers a huge variety of options when it comes to supporting your business, whether you need daily 2022 transport for small goods or longdistance bulk deliveries. Choose from diesel or full-electric power right across the range, with the all-electric e-Expert delivering up to 205 miles range (WLTP). When it comes to cab technology, you won't be left behind either, as our van range can be equipped with the latest tech – from 3D-Connected Navigation, safety technology and air conditioning to USB charging sockets.

Renault

Our professional vehicles are configurable in hundreds of different specifications, offering a huge choice of possibilities to perfectly meet the needs of your trade. Renault has made innovation its priority and has focused on enriching and diversifying its range of professional vehicles. Discover our two commercial electric vehicles available in Z.E. versions and opt for responsible and environmentally-friendly delivery.

Toyota

Whether you’re a small or large business, and whatever your trade, we understand your vehicle is vital. With Toyota, you can be confident that we will provide you with the highest-quality vans and pick-ups.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Over 65 years ago, the first Transporter arrived in the UK, creating a blueprint: a van which gets the job done efficiently and reliably. Today, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers a diverse range of commercial and passenger models – from the compact Caddy to the sturdy Crafter, and the new Multivan to the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo all-electric models. As always, these vehicles are versatile and dependable, but the range is now wider, more connected and safer than ever.

Vauxhall

Vauxhall is now the UK’s best-selling e-LCV manufacturer (SMMT figures). In 2021, we won LCV Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards. These awards recognise pioneering ‘green’ innovation and show Vauxhall's commitment to an all-electric future. We are also supplying 3,000 all-electric Vivaro-e vans to British Gas – the UK’s largest commercial fleet EV order. All our vans now feature full-electric versions, with the Vivaro-e Hydrogen on its way in 2023.

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