Major new van rental site opens in city

As part of its growing Europcar van supersite network, Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced the opening of its latest location in Parkway Avenue, Sheffield.

The 23,000 sq ft site gives businesses access to a wide range of commercial vehicles featuring the latest motoring technology. These include Car Derived Vans, Short and Long Wheelbase as well as more specialised light commercial vehicles, most of which are available within a two-hour booking window.

It also features a team of van experts with local knowledge who can help businesses identify the right vehicle for every job.

Europcar Mobility Group UK said it is also aiming to provide businesses operating in and around Sheffield with a low emission solution ahead of the city’s introduction of a Clean Air Zone in 2021.

Polluting vans, HGVs, buses, coaches and taxis will be charged to enter the inner ring road and city centre, so the company notes that being able to access compliant vehicles will be vital.

As well as conventional diesel engines, its new Sheffield site will provide access to both car and van electric solutions.

Stuart Russell, sales director commercial vehicles, Europcar Mobility Group UK, said: “As investment continues in the North, the businesses supporting this growth may need to add to their commercial vehicle fleets at short notice to deal with additional work.

“Or, as is often the case, they may need one or two additional vehicles for individual jobs.

“The range of vehicles available from our new Sheffield Van Supersite, combined with the commercial vehicle expertise of the local team, means we can underpin the operations of those businesses very effectively.”

He added that Sheffield sits at the heart of the UK’s road network and is home to 68,000 businesses and with an economic output of more than £31bn per year. He said the city was therefore an obvious choice for the latest addition to the Europcar van supersite network.