VOLKSWAGEN won the Best Heavy Van Award 2018 with the Crafter CR30 L3H3 2.0 TDI 102 Startline at the Business Van of the Year Awards 2018.

The award was presented to Kate Thompson, Head of Press and Public Relations at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, by Paul Hollick, Chair of the Judges and Colin Parnell of sponsor Vansdirect.

Ralph Morton, Editorial Director of Business Vans, commented:

“The all-new Crafter is a seriously good van. With every configuration van operators could wish for, a brilliant interior, and a host of technology aids, the Crafter further underpins its position at the top of this sector with really competitive running costs.”

The Business Van of the Year Awards 2018 were held at Scott’s in London’s Mayfair on March 07, 2018 and are run by Business Vans, the website dedicated to trades and small businesses running commercial vehicles.

The awards were judged by an independent panel of specialists in the commercial vehicle and van leasing sector.

Chair of the judges was Paul Hollick who is Chair of the ICFM & Managing Director at TMC.

The independent judging panel was:

  • Colin Parnell, Commercial Director, Vansdirect
  • Russ Boulton, LCV Consultant, ALD Automotive
  • Eddie Parker, Product Manager – LCV for Arval
  • Andy Picton, Chief Commercial Vehicle Editor, Glass’s
  • Mark Jowsey, Director – Manufacturer Liaison, KeeResources

The Business Van of the Year Awards 2018 are supported by Vansdirect.

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