Renault Pro + Commercial Vehicles is pleased to announce a new , unique , customer offer of sign writing supplied and fitted by Renault UK . For many van buyers , the thought of adding sign writing to their vehicles is not considered until the vehicle arrives with the dealer , or even until it has been on the road for some time .

Particularly for sole traders and SMEs , where maximising the vehicle ’ s time on the road is essential to profitability , the idea of delaying the van ’ s handover , or taking it off the road , is not an option . Renault Pro + Commercial Vehicles , in its continual quest to provide an “ EasyLife for Professionals ”, has developed a centrally-managed solution to provide sign writing that is supplied directly by the French marque and fitted at their UK import centre .

Ordered at the same time , or soon after , the van sale is completed , the sign writing is created within three standard templates . These allow the customer to add their logo , expertise / services offered , a website address and business telephone number . Font type and colour can also be specified . The signs are for each side of the van and the rear doors or tailgate .

By printing the signs before the vehicle is delivered and fitting them during the usual import centre logistics process that all vehicles go through , the timeframes are minimised , and vehicle

downtime eliminated . Quality and price can also be more accurately controlled , giving a uniformity to the offer .

Steve Wilson , LCV Range Manager , Groupe Renault UK said : “ This innovative solution embodies Renault Pro + Commercial Vehicles ambition to provide an ‘ EasyLife for Professionals ’. Supporting businesses of all sizes to be ready for work is part of our customer commitment . Here our ingenuity and flexibility combines to deliver a unique customer proposition .” Three packages are on offer :

Package 1

Sides and rear . Choice of 10 x fonts and 10 colours . Company name / Services description / Tel number / Website . Positioning of elements as pre-defined . Pricing – Kangoo £ 215 ex VAT , Trafic £ 275 ex VAT , Master £ 360 ex VAT .

Package 2

Sides and rear . Choice of 10 x fonts and 10 colours . Company name / Services description / Tel number / Website / Logo sides and rear . Positioning of elements as pre-defined . Kangoo £ 270 ex VAT , Trafic £ 350 ex VAT , Master £ 435 ex VAT .

Package 3

Sides and rear . Unlimited Choice of fonts /. Company name / Services description / Tel number / Website / Logo sides and rear logos . Positioning of elements as pre-defined . Kangoo £ 360 ex VAT , Trafic £ 450 ex VAT , Master £ 535 ex VAT .

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Called ‘ Ready For Professionals ’ the new programme is designed to meet growing customer demand for officially converted Fiat Ducato-based vans and tippers . A range of conversions are available , in three different wheel-base options ( 3450mm , 3800mm and 4035mm ), chassis cab and double cab , and with hundreds of customisations .

An extensive range of MultiJet II 2.3-litre engines – 130 , 150 and 180hp – ensures that there is a power unit available for every purpose . Efficient in terms of fuel consumption and emissions , dynamic and environmentally

friendly , and Gear Shift Indicator .

The engines are fitted to a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Comfort-Matic manual robotised gearbox which , with two operating modes ( sequential or automatic ), can adapt to all driving styles .

Maximum comfort is assured with a host of standard and optional cab features such as heated and sprung seats , two-seater bench with folding table , tachograph , automatic climate control , and refrigerated compartment , while outside there are LED daytime running lights , retractable headlight washers , front fog

lights and electric folding mirrors .

And , with safety in mind , the new range of converted vehicles come fitted with standard and optional features including Traction +, Hill Descent Control , Lane Departure Warning , Rain and Dusk Sensor , Tyre Pressure Monitoring , Electronic Stability Control , Hill Holder and Roll Over Mitigation . The Fiat Ducato has already proven itself as a perfect chassis for conversion , such as to a vehicle transporter , aerial platform outfit , minibus and ambulance . The new conversion programme will extend this even further .

Among the conversions available are :

• Dropside Truck with aluminium side panels

• Dropside Truck with allsteel side panels

• One-way Tipper

• Three-way Tipper

• Luton & Low Floor Luton

• Utility Cab ( available with Double Cab Dropside / Tipper )

“ This new generation of goods transport conversions for Fiat Ducato brings a whole new side to the range ,” says Richard Chamberlain , country manager , Fiat Professional UK . “ The conversions will bring a new versatility along with

technological innovations to the range , resulting in even greater enhancements to our customers ’ businesses .

“ The comprehensive ranges on offer , coupled with different suspension options specific to varied usage , will make the Ducato conversions the ideal vehicles for

any business . None of the engines requires AdBlue and , with a three-year , 100,000-mile warranty , and one-year roadside assistance , the range makes absolute financial sense too .”

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