VanExperience LIVE

There were also displays and talks focused on Mercedes-Benz Vans’ free roadside assistance package

Richie Kenny, Operations Director of Belfast-based Montgomery Refrigeration, is a buyer responsible for approximately a 100 van fleet, which is already dominated by Mercedes-Benz. “My agenda for the day was to get a good look at the new Vito and I’ve certainly achieved that,” he said. “I was very impressed with the ride, comfort and assured handling, while the interior looked both classy and hard-wearing. The automatic gearbox was so slick I’m now thinking about a Vito with 7G-Tronic for my next company car!”

Michael Crymble, Commercial Facilities Manager at Geoff Castle Boiler Services, of Carrickfergus, looks after a fleet of 18 vans, none of which are the three-pointed star. He revealed: “Our vehicles are all from another manufacturer but several will be coming up for replacement soon so I was keen to assess the new Vito as a possible contender. On the strength of what I’ve seen, there’s every chance that we might soon be running our first Mercedes-Benz vans.”

I really wasn’t expecting the Sprinter to be so versatile, both on and off road

New Vito was a big draw for Chris Sharpe, but he wanted to get a closer look at Sprinter and Citan models too. As an account manager with vehicle broker Autorama, his objective was to gain a deeper understanding of the entire Mercedes-Benz range, to help him make more informed recommendations to his customers about what vehicles might suit their needs best. “I really wasn’t expecting the Sprinter to be so versatile, both on and off road, or the Vito to be so refined and car-like to drive, while the scale and professionalism of the whole event was truly outstanding,” he added.

Steve Bridge, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans, summed up the event, by saying: “VanExperience LIVE has proved once again it is an unbeatable format for helping customers and potential customers make their minds up about our products.
“We welcomed around 70% of guests as first-time visitors, keen to experience all that we offer as a brand, not just the physical vehicles. That said, the feedback received on the New Vito, which was a first drive for virtually every guest, also highlights that we are firmly on the list for people looking to buy a mid-size van.
“I am massively proud of the team at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK for creating such an outstanding event, and we are all looking forward to 2016’s show already!”

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On take the vans for a whizz on the Millbrook Speed Bowl

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