Superyacht manufacturer Sunseeker International has ordered eight vans from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a mix of Transporter and Crafter models.
The new vehicles will be used to transport yacht parts and personnel, and replace the Poole-based manufacturer's existing commercial vehicle fleet. The first vehicles were delivered in July.
All eight are supplied on five-year contract hire from Volkswagen Group Leasing, including service and maintenance, and will be maintained by local Volkswagen Van Centre, Breeze of Poole.
Mark Garside, Sunseeker's transport manager, says Volkswagen's reputation for efficiency and reliability made it simple to select the brand, but "selecting a partner to supply and maintain the vehicles while sticking to a budget was harder".
He adds: "I was aware of the benefits of going with a local Van Centre, but the fact they provided a very competitive finance package, with aftersales care, sealed the deal."
