This year aimed to accomplish two goals, the first of which was to bring the many aspects of owning and operating a van to life. The second was to look into the future of transportation with the UK premiere of Vision Van, a preview of the upcoming Mercedes ‘PRO connect’ connectivity solution, and ‘adVANce’, the future transportation strategy at Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Open to all van owners and operators, the event featured a mix of driving and exhibition displays, resulting in 49,387 miles covered by 258 vehicles at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire.
A large fleet of diverse vehicles were also on display with 98 bodybuilder and conversion partners exhibiting, highlighting the flexibilty of Mercedes-Benz Vans depending on the needs and requirements of diverse businesses.
In addition, the importance of Visual Health Checks were highlighted to van owners and operator, alongside top tips from the Freight Transport Association, as well as the benefits of using Mercedes-Benz GenunineParts and MobiloVan free roadside assistance.
Alan Mills, Managing Director of Rooney & Mills Print Engineers, said: “Van Experience Live was an excellent day out, superbly organised and a very good use of my time. There was a lot of information coming in, with the presentation on the MobiloVan emergency roadside assistance programme particularly effective. We bought our first Mercedes-Benz van 10 years ago and now run six Vito models and a single Citan. Although we spend most of our time in the south-west and Wales, work can take us all over Europe, so it was very reassuring to learn more about the 24-hour support that’s available. Unlike its competitors, Mercedes-Benz treats a van as a business vehicle, not as a car.”