Volkswagen’s top class service is key to Luminus fleet success

2006 saw Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles achieve record sales for the sixth consecutive year.

Fleet sales have been a significant factor in this year on year success story with a growing number of companies and organisations finding the answer to their fleet requirements in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ versatile range. One such customer is the Luminus Group, a housing management business responsible for approximately 7,000 homes with around 30,000 residents throughout Cambridgeshire.

The Luminus Group currently operates a fleet of 102 Volkswagen vans, made up of Crafters, Transporters and Caddys. The vans are used in a variety of roles but primarily by the organisation’s property maintenance service and its neighbourhood wardens.

All the models in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range come with a choice of sophisticated diesel engines designed for power and fuel economy. To provide the backbone for its fleet operation, Luminus opted for the Volkswagen Crafter fitted with a 2.5-litre five-cylinder TDI engine producing 109 PS; the Transporter 1.9-litre four-cylinder TDI 84 PS; and the compact Caddy SDI with a 2.0-litre 69 PS engine.

The performance of these power units combined with the quality build and reliability of all three models results in extended service periods and consequently excellent whole-life costs.

‘Luminus is a dynamic housing business with a commitment to outstanding customer service. To ensure this standard is maintained we also demand excellence from our fleet,’ said Chan Abraham, Group Chief Executive for the Luminus Group.

‘We find that Volkswagen provides great value for money and offers an out of hours service which helps to reduce the amount of time our vans spend off the road,’ he continued. ‘This ensures we are able to deliver a high quality, dependable service to all our tenants and leaseholders.’

The vans have been supplied by Cooks Volkswagen Van Centre in Peterborough, just one of over 80 dedicated Van Centres across the UK. The van centre also maintains and services the Luminus fleet.

For further information on the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range or to find your nearest Van Centre visit volkswagen-vans.co.uk.