RYGOR COMMERCIALS / eSPRINTER ON TEST
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Workshops upgrade helps Rygor Commercials continue to lead the way in aftersales support Mercedes-Benz dealer group, Rygor Commercials, continues to lead the way in Mercedes-Benz aftersales support at its site in Newbury. The facility at Hambridge Business Park has recently been updated to offer a spacious and modern van-specific workshop where Rygor’s highly trained technicians maximise vehicle uptime through expert maintenance and repair. The improved site boasts ample parking, comfortable waiting areas and a team of Mercedes-Benz specialists providing a professional, expert service. In addition to Rygor Newbury’s specialist van capability, Rygor will be breaking ground on its new Reading site within the next few weeks, providing even more dedicated support to Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van customers in Berkshire throughout the years to come. The improvements at Rygor Newbury are the latest in the company’s ongoing commitment to providing excellent service at exceptional sites, and Rygor managing director, Tim Stacey, is excited about providing van specialist aftersales and maintenance at Rygor Newbury: He says: “I am delighted we are able to support our hard-working van customers, and proud of the fantastic team we have in place at Rygor Newbury. “Our team works together to deliver exemplary customer service, and the new
facilities provide a professional and welcoming environment, dedicated to maximising vehicle uptime, which sets standards time and time again, for each and every van customer. “For businesses across the UK, the past two years have been challenging, and Rygor has remained committed to supporting its customers throughout it all. “By providing specialist van support at Rygor Newbury, our team can dedicate itself to the very specific needs of van owners, keeping
them on the road and driving their businesses forward to success. “It has been a real pleasure to be able to provide such a bespoke service in this way and we look forward to welcoming new and existing customers to Rygor Newbury.”
• Find out more by calling 03303 119870 or emailing info@rygor.co.uk. Also see www.rygor.co.uk
The Newbury workshop on Hambridge Business Park has seen considerable investment to upgrade its facilities
eSprinter: the delivery van for the discerning driver Continued from page 38 Anything amiss? So there’s plenty to cheer about with the eSprinter, but are there any drawbacks? While the cabin is very comfortable, with seating wide enough for three and the cabin easy to get in and out of, the single spec option of Progressive means that drivers will miss out on Mercedes-Benz’s excellent 10.25” colour touchscreen media system, which is fitted on Premium models. All you get is a mono display, non-touch screen, fitted with a DAB radio and single ‘C’ USB input. The absence of radio or Bluetooth short cut buttons on the steering wheel also feels a little old hat. And while we praised the Benz’s brake regeneration earlier, utilising this on the motorway and trying to keep a constant speed can become a chore. Brake regeneration makes the accelerator pedal feel heavy, so more effort is required to push it. Premium specced Sprinters feature cruise control, a far less tiresome way to drive at a constant speed. 40 | December 2021 | Company Car & Van
Will it work for me? If your business involves carrying lighter payloads, travelling shorter distances in or around an urban area, then the eSprinter is definitely worth your consideration. With a starting price north of 50k, you’ll have to look at the eSprinter as a long-term investment before it begins to save your business money. Charge your eSprinter regularly, especially overnight on cheap electricity, utilise the range daily, take advantage of the OLEV grant and reduced taxation and the eSprinter will start saving you money quicker than you’d imagine. Servicing costs should reduce too, as electric motors have fewer moving parts than a combustion engine, so in theory, there’s less to go wrong or that will need replacing. Furthermore, the eSprinter comes with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty and the battery pack is warranted for eight-years, or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing at least 70 per cent capacity after this time.
Conclusion The key with any electric vehicle is its range and in the case of the eSprinter, customers can feel reassured that it does offer an accurate mile-for-mile battery range. It also features a modern, clutter-free interior, with high-quality fixtures and fittings, plus a hard-wearing finish and plenty of standard safety features. It’s a large electric panel van that does anything and everything you’d want a large panel van to do – with zero emissions!
CC&V VERDICT Perfect for last mile delivery, the e-Sprinter’s quality and accurate electric range shines through.
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