Van downtime costs more than £1,170 a day

New research commissioned by Mercedes-Benz Vans has highlighted the significant financial and operational impact of van downtime, revealing that a van being off the road for just one day costs UK businesses an average of £1,172.20. The study, conducted by Opinium among 500 senior decision-makers at UK businesses that rely on vans, found that companies experienced an average of six-and-a-half days of vehicle-related disruption during the past 12 months. The findings underline the critical role vans play in maintaining productivity, customer service and day-to-day business operations. Beyond the direct financial cost, the research revealed that vehicle downtime can have far-reaching […]