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Intercounty Truck & Van, a Mercedes-Benz dealer operating in the Midlands and Lincolnshire, has announced a £2 million investment into a new service and parts location in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
Located on the South East, Dunstable’s Woodside Industrial Estate, the site is just minutes form J11/J11a of the M1 and London Luton Airport.
The site offers a state-of-the-art workshop for the servicing and maintenance of all makes of vans, over-the-counter parts, and a range of cutting-edge EV facilities – including eight EV charging points to keep customers and the local EV infrastructure moving.
Nick Skillman, MD at Intercounty Truck & Van, said: “The launch of our new Dunstable site offers incredible opportunity, both for us as a business and for the local economy – particularly as we welcome the transition to electric.
“We have a new, state-of-the-art dealership with huge market potential that sits in a prime location in Bedfordshire – a stone’s throw from the M1 and around the corner from our customers at Luton Airport, which is set to double in capacity over the next 20 years.
“The new dealership has been built to meet the demands of loyal customers in the area as well as an engaged local community that is committed to being more sustainable – and we couldn’t be more excited for its launch.”
The site will house three 24-hour service vans, providing round-the-clock roadside assistance and emergency customer site visits. Future plans involve introducing a full 24-hour servicing at the dealership.
Facility upgrades and technician training are a key focus of investment. This includes recruiting the next generation of technicians through an apprentice programme and participating in the- Mercedes-Benz EV technical training pathway.