Van Guard News

Four more long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Sprinters have joined National Blood Service. All converted to refrigerated specification by GRP at its Farsley, Leeds plant, they’re exactly the same as the dozen Sprinters the organisation acquired a few months back.

Dorset tree surgeon Stephen Evans has acquired a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 3C13 3.5-tonner for Heritage Coast Tree Services, his Weymouth-based business.

Fitted with a purpose-built high-sided aluminium body by Musselwhite’s of Romsey into which wood can be chipped, it’s also equipped with a tool box mounted behind the cab. The box contains chainsaws and other equipment.

Volkswagen has added two high specification models to its Transporter line-up. The Sportline duo (short- or long-wheelbase) are distinguished by their colour-coded front and rear bumpers, deeper front spoiler with chrome grilles, chrome side rails, colour-coded door mirrors and door handles.