Orwell’s new ATF is now open for business 07 February 2012

East Anglia's Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Van has completed its latest workshop development – a new VOSA-approved ATF (Authorised Test Facility).

The dedicated lane is located at Orwell's headquarters on the Martlesham Heath Business Park in Ipswich. It is already proving a hit with local operators, with long-standing customer Collins Skip Hire the first to secure a new MoT certificate.

Like some other dealers in the Mercedes-Benz UK network, Orwell Truck & Van has been quick to seize the chance to offer operators a quick and convenient local service.

Its new lane is housed in a purpose-built unit, and features include a 16-metre inspection pit and new equipment such as brake roller and headlight alignment testers, as well as shaker plates.

"We have always prepared vehicles for MoT testing. But the big advantage for customers is that they can now have those tests carried out in our workshop, negating the need for a time-consuming trip to a VOSA site," explains service director Steve Webb.

"Tests can also be carried out when their vehicles are in for routine maintenance or repair. This means their trucks will spend less time off the road and more time out on the road, doing their job and earning their keep," he adds.

The ATF testing bay is currently accepting bookings on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 8am to 3pm. Orwell plans to extend testing to a third day from April.

Author
John Challen

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