{"id":8405,"date":"2016-02-23T12:02:43","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T12:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/?p=8405"},"modified":"2016-02-23T12:02:43","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T12:02:43","slug":"budget-car-and-van-rental-takes-100-citan-vans-for-uk-hire-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/archives\/8405","title":{"rendered":"Budget Car and Van Rental takes 100 Citan vans for UK hire fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Car and van rental giant Avis Budget has bought 100 Mercedes-Benz Citan vans to add to the UK fleet operated under the Budget Car and Van Rental brand.<\/p>\n

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Budget Car and Van Rental has taken delivery of 100 new Mercedes-Benz Citan vans.<\/p><\/div>\n

Supplied by Dealer S & B Commercials, all are 109 CDI models and powered by smooth and efficient 90 hp engines that deliver outstanding fuel economy of up to 61.4 mpg (combined cycle), as well as low CO2<\/sub> emissions of 123-130 g\/km.<\/p>\n

Avis Budget has opted for the long-bodied version of the Citan, which offers a cargo volume of 3.1m\u00b3 together with intelligent load-securing rings for tensioning straps on the load compartment floor to protect the cargo.<\/p>\n

Budget Car and Van Rental UK has over 50 years\u2019 experience of providing rental services to value-conscious customers. It is emphasising its \u201cNational network – local relationships\u201d offering, with the Citans now available from over 80 locations nationwide on flexible, cost-effective terms, including short- to long-term hires, and numerous options to bespoke the specification so they are fit for purpose.<\/p>\n

Alan Olivier-Smith, Head of Commercial Vehicles at Avis Budget Group, stressed the importance of the Mercedes-Benz image:<\/p>\n

\u201cBudget is about providing our customers with exceptional value, without compromising style, comfort or safety. The Citan and the Mercedes-Benz brand offer exactly that.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen a very broad appeal for our van rental service, from small business owners requiring a temporary addition to their existing fleet, to private consumers looking for a convenient and cost-effective option for moving home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You can find out more about Budget’s van hire service at www.budget.co.uk\/vans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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