Volvo FEs for Thomson Removals

Thomson Removals, based in Ayrshire, have taken delivery of two new Volvo FE trucks. The pantechnicon-bodied, 4x2 rigid vehicles join a mixed fleet of eight trucks and will work on both domestic and commercial removals.

According to Matt Thomson – the company’s joint founder and owner – aftersales service and running costs were the critical factors in the choice of Volvo.

”We got our first Volvo in 2005 and have never had any problems since,” says Matt. “The aftersales and maintenance support we’ve had is the reason we’ve stuck with them. It’s a very good package, which allows us to predict costs reliably. If they can, the mechanics will fix small problems on the spot as soon as you drive in to Volvo’s premises at Heathfield Business Park outside Ayr. The overnight servicing is great, too, as we can drop a truck off at 6pm and be back on the road at 6am the next morning. They really look after us!” The supplying Dealer - Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland - at St. Quivox will continue to care for both vehicles.

Plated for operation at 18 tonnes GVW and matching Volvo D7F 240hp 7-litre engines to 6-speed manual gearboxes, the Vancraft-bodied, six-metre wheelbase trucks also put in a strong performance on running costs.

Matt remarks, “We received great service from Robert Brown, who organised our trucks from start until delivery, keeping us informed at all stages of the build. Our drivers are also very pleased with the new interior, comfort and modern look to the new Volvo FE. We will certainly be looking at purchasing more vehicles from Volvo Dealer in Ayr as the Company grows in the future.”