The new site, which replaces the existing site at Days Rd, Bristol is significantly bigger and will feature a 515 m2 parts hub, a total of 22 work bays including drive through ATF and ADR bays, as well a PDI centre for new and used vehicles.
The Avonmouth site will also host a significant spare parts offering through the all-makes TRP truck, trailer and van range, with a parts delivery service from the Avonmouth hub into the area.
Daniel Fitzjohn, regional director for the South Western and West Midlands Regions, explained the reasons for the relocation: “Through the success of the DAF brand and of that of our staff, we had outgrown our current location and it was time for a move. The new site is strategically located in Avonmouth’s industrial zone and just a few miles from major motorway links of the M5, M4 and M48 adjacent to the Severn crossing.”
Fitzjohn continued: “We understand the importance of location and service level for truck operators, and this new site will allow us to do exactly that, with the space and extended opening hours the depot will offer. To further support our customers, we have decided to extend our opening times even further, with the depot open for service from 06:00 Monday and work continuously through to Saturday evening at 18:00, ensuring we can meet the demands of every commercial vehicle operator.”
The site will be hosting a customer open day on 21 July 2021.