West Yorkshire Van Centre has officially opened the doors at a new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Used Van Centre in Leeds.

The new authorised site, located near to the M621, sells Das Welt Auto approved vehicles and is also a new addition to the German brand’s Authorised Repairer network, increasing the number in the UK to 27 operating alongside a further 71 full Van Centres which provide both sales and service facilities.

Seventeen staff have been recruited by the West Yorkshire Van Centre to help customers with existing repairs, MOTs and used van purchases.

The Van Centre features two used vehicle showrooms alongside an external display and a workshop featuring eight work bays as well as Class 7 MOT and four wheel alignment facility.

The new site will also serve as a delivery point for new vehicles purchased via West Yorkshire Van Centre in Cleckheaton.

Howard Marshall, head of business at the new Leeds Van Centre, said: “We are delighted to have opened a new Authorised Repairer and Used Van Centre in Leeds.

“It is a great achievement for us to have representation in Leeds as this is something we have been working towards for a number of years.

“The new Van Centre has excellent facilities to help customers with all their needs including repairs and MOTs as well as an extensive used van display for those in the market for an approved used van.

“We look forward to welcoming customers over the coming weeks.”

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles said in a statement that its brand promise, Working With You, means that its Van Centres now offer extended opening hours to minimise customer’s downtime and ensure their vans can be serviced while they’re not working.

The statement added: “DWA is an award winning used vehicle programme that gives customers the same exceptional level of experience as a new van customer, giving them complete confidence and peace of mind.

“It is a long-term commitment that offers customers a range of great benefits including a flexible finance options, 12 months unlimited mileage warranty, 12 months road assistance, independent vehicle history and mileage tests and more.”