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Ford is supplying 343 Ford Transit Custom vans to the AA to join its fleet of patrol vehicles. They will raise Ford\u2019s share of the 2,100-vehicle AA patrol fleet to more than 50 per cent.<\/p>\nFord is supplying 343 Ford Transit Custom vans to the AA to join its fleet of patrol vehicles. They will raise Ford\u2019s share of the 2,100-vehicle AA patrol fleet to more than 50 per cent.<\/p>\n
Ford secured the order from the AA following an exhaustive analysis of whole-life costs. Sarah Dopson, AA head of fleet, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe looked at all the usual factors \u2013 acquisition price, depreciation, servicing and maintenance costs, running costs including fuel economy \u2013 and the Transit Custom came out top.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Deliveries of the new vehicles will be complete by November, in time for our busiest period for call-outs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prior to delivery, the Transit Custom vans \u2013 a mix of 310 and 330 L1 models \u2013 undergo conversion at a vehicle preparation specialist, which includes fitment of the AA\u2019s new contract recovery trailer to allow the partial lift and recovery of broken-down vehicles, a dual battery system, specialist racking systems and of course the organisation\u2019s distinctive yellow livery.<\/p>\n
Ian Watson, Ford\u2019s direct sales manager, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cFord is already supplying around 3,000 cars a year to the AA Driving School, and we are very pleased that the organisation has recognised the Ford Transit Custom\u2019s many attributes, including the important financial ones. They look eye-catching in AA livery and will prove a reassuring roadside sight for AA members.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The purchase is another high-profile endorsement of Ford’s incredibly successful Transit Custom van, which is part of its all-new van range.<\/p>\n