Mike Reid returns for two more Mercedes-Benz vans09 February 2011

Aberdeen-based Mike Reid Couriers has returned to city dealer John R Weir Truck & Van for its latest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313CDI and Vito 109CDI Dualiner.

The Sprinter was supplied with a factory-fitted dropside body, while the Vito Dualiner came with a second row of seats and glazed sliding side doors, allowing it to carry five people, while still retaining a useful cargo area.

"We use the Sprinter to make local collections and deliveries [for TNT contract] and for trips to and from the TNT hub in Aberdeen, as well for our own-account work," states owner Mike Reid.

"The Vito, meanwhile, has replaced two vehicles – a smaller van and my old family car. I'm now using it for everything from local deliveries around Aberdeen, to hot-shots down to Heathrow, and family days out at the weekend. It's ideal for all of these purposes," he adds.

Reid bought his first Mercedes-Benz in 2001. "The vans have proved superbly reliable and very cost-effective over some pretty high mileages," he asserts. "I've only ever had one problem, while I was far from home on an urgent delivery run to London. I made one call to Mercedes-Benz and a mobile technician found me, fixed the fault and had me back on the road in less than an hour."

Author
Brian Tinham

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