Toyota Proace demolishes competition for deconstruction specialist

GCM Services Toyota ProaceThe Toyota Proace isn’t the most commonly-sighted van on UK roads, not least because the world, the European version is essentially a rebadged Fiat Scudo. Sadly UK drivers can’t get their hands on the highly regarded HiAce model that’s sold in Africa and Australasia.

Still, Toyota’s reputation for build quality and durability means that the Proace is an ideal choice for demanding users, such as Falkirk-based deconstruction contractors GCM Services.

GCM provides its specialist services to heavy industry and the petrochemical sector, and recently purchased several Proace vans to supplement its fleet.

The new vehicles are long-wheelbase models and have been finished in GCM Service’s corporate livery. They will be used for the company’s contract services across the UK, and are expected to stay in service for three years before being replaced.

Commenting on the acquisition, Gordon Marshall, managing director, said:

“We needed vehicles that reflected the quality of our business and which delivered the right capability and reliability. The Toyota Proace fits this profile perfectly.”

Powered by a flexible, efficient 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, the Proace medium duty van is designed for ease of use. The long-wheelbase model chosen by GCM allows a payloads of up to 1.2 tonnes to be carried, while the firm’s drivers will enjoy a comfortable and safe environment, with Bluetooth, driver and passenger airbags and electric windows and door mirrors included in the standard specification.

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