Motor Parts Direct (MPD) has ordered 300 Renault Kangoo vans, aiming to refresh and expand its delivery fleet.
Deliveries are expected to be completed by June 2026, at which point Renault vans will make up one third of the MPD fleet.
The vans will be used to deliver parts to independent and franchised workshops from MPD’s 184 branches.
240 of the vans will replace existing vehicles, while the remainder will expand the fleet.
All vans will be supplied in Advance specification, which includes an eight-inch touchscreen, automatic lights and wipers, as well as Bluetooth and USB ports.
Each van will be equipped with ply lining and floor protection and will be powered by Renault’s Euro 6D dCi 95 diesel engine, with a six-speed manual gearbox.
The vans are expected to operate 24 days per month, covering 110 miles each day and will be replaced on a four-year, 120,000-mile cycle.
Pentagon Corporate Fleet will supply the vehicles.
Keith Rylance, fleet operations and asset manager at Motor Parts Direct, said: “Our drivers cover thousands of miles every day to ensure our customers get the parts they need quickly and reliably.
“The Renault Kangoo offers the right balance of total cost of ownership, specification and support, which makes it an excellent fit for our business.
“This order helps us not only to refresh our fleet but also to expand into new areas as we continue to grow.”
The Renault Kangoo was selected due to its pricing, as well as the strength of Renault’s dealer network and aftersales support.
Justin Costello, head of fleet at Renault UK, said: “Motor Parts Direct’s decision to expand its fleet with 300 Kangoo vans underlines the model’s reputation for practicality, efficiency and dependability in demanding business environments.
“The fact that MPD has already experienced first-hand the strength of our aftersales support shows the value we can bring beyond the vehicle itself.
“We look forward to supporting their operations nationwide.”
