Customers at trade and DIY retailer Toolstation can now pick up not just a drill or some screws – but a new van.
It follows a new partnership with vehicle supplier Vanaways.
The arrangement sees Vanaways’ services marketed directly through Toolstation’s web presence, online to registered customers, and at the retailer’s network of more than 550 stores nationwide.
Vanaways has set up a special team in its Bristol head office to deal with Toolstation customers.
Lucy Trevelyan, assistant category manager at Toolstation, said: “Our partnership with Vanaways provides customers with access to a wide selection of vans in various sizes and models and is part of our increased effort to support tradespeople. The new range is a welcome expansion to our offer of tools and more for any task, and we look forward to helping tradespeople find their ideal vehicle.”
“Bringing our two brands together makes perfect sense,” added Vanaways managing director Chris Jakeways. “Toolstation’s customers are exactly the type of people who will benefit most from the quick, simple and hassle-free deals we can offer to get their businesses on the road to success.”
Vanaways, which also operates under the trading name Van Sales UK, is an internet-based business. Its sales experts take inquiries and orders by phone or email and match customers up with vehicle selections. The company has been trading since 2017 and this year supplied an average of 250 vans per month to customers across.
As a bonus, anyone ordering through Toolstation will receive a free ‘goody bag’ with a high-vis vest, first aid and emergency kits, fire extinguisher, seat cover, travel mug and mobile charging, a joint statement added.