Laurie Dealer's Truck Trade Blog
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First time MoT pass rate for cars wouldn’t be tolerated by operators
First time MoT pass rates for cars revealed by honestjohn website show just how strong the truck aftersales market is when it comes to keeping vehicles on the road.
Stats show that in 2008 the … more
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Laurie Dealer loses a regular customer…
Being a sales ‘executive’ by trade you have to get used to winning and losing a few battles and customers along the way. Still, news that former stalwart of Popplethwaite Corinthian Rugby … more
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Local freight-forwarders get ‘distinct benefit’ from new ATF lane at MAN Felixstowe
MAN Truck & Bus Felixstowe has opened an Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) to offer local freight-forwarders a ‘distinct benefit’ when it comes to getting vehicles tested.
Gary … more
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Laurie Dealer’s truck news: fertiliser, parking, diesel, pedals, P45, and theft
Laurie Dealer’s truck news: fertiliser, parking, diesel, pedals, P45, and theft
Brechin-based agricultural haulier R&N Cessford Haulage says hauliers "urgently need some guidance" on the … more
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Used van demand might be waning but lack of volume will keep prices up
There are signs that demand for second-hand vans is starting to diminish but the overriding dearth of light-CVs entering the market will keep prices strong.
Alex Wright, MD of Shoreham Vehicle … more
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MAN dealer Steadplan buys of Croft Fleet Maintenance
Lancashire-based MAN service dealer Steadplan has taken over the franchise in Leeds from Croft Fleet Maintenance following an asset purchase.
The deal, struck late last week, makes Leeds the third … more
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Thompson Commercials to represent Renault Trucks at Tip-Ex 2012
Renault Trucks dealer Thompson Commercials will be at Tip-Ex 2012 with three construction-spec trucks.
Thompson Commercials, who are the largest privately owned Renault Trucks dealer group … more
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Tipper bodybuilder Thompson revamps aftersales service
Tipper bodybuilder Thompsons is revamping its after-sales service.
Director Simon Shields says the level of service the company provide to customers should reflect the quality of the business … more
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A new record? Just 73 minutes after becoming official, dealer sells first truck
No sooner had West Midlands dealer Aquila Truck Centres become an official Isuzu Truck (UK) dealer then it had sealed a deal for two N75 trucks.
The MAN service dealer, now an official … more
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Laurie Dealer’s used truck of the week (20 April 2012)
Laurie Dealer’s used truck of the week is a 2008 registered Iveco Stralis AS440S56, which is Euro-5, has automated transmission and ready to go.
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