McElvaney Motors, having been appointed a VW Commercial Vehicle Partner for Dublin in 2009 is pleased to announce the supply of 25 new Volkswagen Crafter Vans to Target Express. With more than 30 years experience in the commercial vehicle market, McElvaney Motors has always been synonymous with quality and efficiency.
Target Express is a company with
a similar ethos and currently has a network of 23 depots in Ireland and the UK and a further 5 Irish depots opening this year. With a substantial fleet ofmore than 500 vehicles and trailers, the company is "The Irish Carrier" of parcels and pallets – Ireland to UK, UK to Ireland and Inter-Ireland.
a similar ethos and currently has a network of 23 depots in Ireland and the UK and a further 5 Irish depots opening this year. With a substantial fleet ofmore than 500 vehicles and trailers, the company is "The Irish Carrier" of parcels and pallets – Ireland to UK, UK to Ireland and Inter-Ireland. McElvaney Motors has a long standing relationship with the company, for example, over a two year period (2006-2008), Target Express purchased 54 new Scania R420 Trucks. This was an impressive addition to an already considerable fleet. At that time McElvaney Motors solely focused on trucks but the company has now expanded to the supply and service of all commercial vehicles.
Adrian McElvaney, McElvaney Motors comments
“Now that we are VW Commercial Vehicle Partners as well as a Main Scania Dealer, we can provide all makes and models of commercial vehicles to companies. We have genuinely become a ‘One Stop Shop’ as a lot of companies have both vans and trucks in their fleets. As a partner and a dealer, we provide an exceptionally high quality service but at competitive prices. We are fully aware that a vehicle off the road is not only a great inconvenience but it also incurs costs. That is why McElvaney Motors 30 years experience in the commercial vehicle market is our unique selling point. We have tailored our services to suit client needs and now offer Replacement Vehicles; Contract Hire; 24-Hr Recovery & Breakdown Service; Parts (New & Second-hand), plus much more”.
“Now that we are VW Commercial Vehicle Partners as well as a Main Scania Dealer, we can provide all makes and models of commercial vehicles to companies. We have genuinely become a ‘One Stop Shop’ as a lot of companies have both vans and trucks in their fleets. As a partner and a dealer, we provide an exceptionally high quality service but at competitive prices. We are fully aware that a vehicle off the road is not only a great inconvenience but it also incurs costs. That is why McElvaney Motors 30 years experience in the commercial vehicle market is our unique selling point. We have tailored our services to suit client needs and now offer Replacement Vehicles; Contract Hire; 24-Hr Recovery & Breakdown Service; Parts (New & Second-hand), plus much more”.There were a number of criteria that had to be 
met in terms of vehicle choice including, that the maximum GVW was 3.5kg therefore the van could be driven on a car licence. The issue with this was that normal sized vans were unable to fit all of the parcels for certain routes – therefore a double run had to be made. Effectively the remit was maximum physical space with maximum carrying capacity without exceeding 3.5kg GVW. Fuel efficiency and low operating cost were also critical factors in choosing the vehicle – in today’s dynamic and turbulent environment, keeping costs low is vital for survival.
Target Express considered a number of
different vehicle options in order to establish the ‘best fit’ to the aforementioned. For example, the use of chassis and cab vehicles with box bodies was reviewed. However, after much deliberation, the VW Crafter Long-Wheel-Base with the Extra-Long and Super-High options was identified as the most suitable vehicle to match the remit. Not only is the VW Crafter extremely fuel efficient and reliable, it offers extra-long, super-high physical space (providing 17m² of load space with a payload of 1.25 ton). This coupled with the exceptional back-up and support service that McElvaney Motors provides, ultimately made it an easy decision for Target Express. With four state-of-the-art workshops located just off Exit 5, M50 and Dublin Rd, Monaghan, McElvaney Motors has the capacity to deal with everything from one van right up to a large fleet of trucks. The company provides quality sales, service, parts, rental, recovery for all commercial vehicles and has earned the tag-line “Your Commercial Vehicle Partner”
met in terms of vehicle choice including, that the maximum GVW was 3.5kg therefore the van could be driven on a car licence. The issue with this was that normal sized vans were unable to fit all of the parcels for certain routes – therefore a double run had to be made. Effectively the remit was maximum physical space with maximum carrying capacity without exceeding 3.5kg GVW. Fuel efficiency and low operating cost were also critical factors in choosing the vehicle – in today’s dynamic and turbulent environment, keeping costs low is vital for survival.Target Express considered a number of
different vehicle options in order to establish the ‘best fit’ to the aforementioned. For example, the use of chassis and cab vehicles with box bodies was reviewed. However, after much deliberation, the VW Crafter Long-Wheel-Base with the Extra-Long and Super-High options was identified as the most suitable vehicle to match the remit. Not only is the VW Crafter extremely fuel efficient and reliable, it offers extra-long, super-high physical space (providing 17m² of load space with a payload of 1.25 ton). This coupled with the exceptional back-up and support service that McElvaney Motors provides, ultimately made it an easy decision for Target Express. With four state-of-the-art workshops located just off Exit 5, M50 and Dublin Rd, Monaghan, McElvaney Motors has the capacity to deal with everything from one van right up to a large fleet of trucks. The company provides quality sales, service, parts, rental, recovery for all commercial vehicles and has earned the tag-line “Your Commercial Vehicle Partner”According to Adrian, “We are delighted to have secured this prestigious deal with Target Express Ireland and to be associated with such a reputable company. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Target Expresss Ireland all of the very best with their impressive fleet of 25 new VW Crafter Vans!!!”
Pictured: Adrian McElvaney Handing Over the Keys to Paul McBrien, Target Express