Daf says it has seen a strong demand for vehicles from its First Choice used truck programme since it launched last summer.
The manufacturer says the scheme - managed by PACCAR Financial - is now providing supplemental and extended warranties across its range, in addition to the six-months driveline warranty, First Choice Care.
This includes a new three-month full vehicle “bumper-to-bumper” warranty plus a further three-months of driveline-only.
A total of 88% of Daf Trucks’ sales dealers are now accredited First Choice dealers, and the scheme offers vehicles right across the manufacturer’s range.
According to Daf all First Choice vehicles are late-model and low-mileage - tractor units are no more than five-years-old and have a maximum of 600,000km on the clock.
Paul Young, regional asset manager at PACCAR Financial said: “With First Choice Care, it’s a genuine manufacturer’s warranty too, with all the essential benefits associated with a new-truck acquisition.
“Each vehicle is subjected to a stringent mechanical and cosmetic reconditioning prior to sale, hitting the forecourt in show-room condition and ready for the road.
“A total of 32 units were sold in 2014 in just the first few months since Daf First Choice was launched.”
Silbase, a small haulier based in Maulden near Bedford, has taken a total of six Daf First Choice tractor units in eight months.
Ken Izzard MD said: “We’re very pleased with our trucks, in fact, we’re very pleased with the whole package.”
“It’s not unlike acquiring a truck from new, the warranty is extensive and the support we receive from Daf Dealer, Imperial Commercials is excellent.
“An unforeseen problem did crop-up on one vehicle but it was turned round in double-quick time. We’ll keep these latest Dafs for maybe three years.”
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