Toolstation has teamed up with Vanaways to provide customers with access to a range of vans at competitive prices, with the minimum of hassle.

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, meanwhile, has set up a special team in its Bristol head office to deal with Toolstation customers from point of enquiry, through to delivery and beyond. There’s even a dedicated website – toolstation.vanaways.co.uk – and phone number, 0117 235 6000.

Anyone ordering through Toolstation will receive a free ‘goody bag’ packed with items such as a high-vis vest, first aid and emergency kits, a fire extinguisher, seat covers, a travel mug, and a mobile charging cable.

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.”    

Vanaways Managing Director Chris Jakeways, explains: “We can source any vehicle a customer wants, but whatever the brand of vehicle our focus is to make the process of getting that new van on the road as painless as possible.

“We cut the number of steps a vehicle takes between rolling off the production line and arriving at the customer’s premises, and provide the best value for money with minimal paperwork.”

Brand Manager Robert Clements, who joined Vanaways specifically to spearhead the Toolstation partnership, added: “The process is so simple, it’s perfectly feasible for a busy trader to place an order during their lunchbreak, with a quick phonecall. Then we’ll deliver their new van to anywhere in the country – at no extra charge – so they never have to eat into their busy schedules."