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IAA adds Renault Trucks D 16 car transporters to fleet

IAA has introduced Renault Trucks to its fleet for the first time with five D 16 car transporters, supporting vehicle collections across its UK network.

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IAA has taken delivery of five Renault Trucks D 16 car transporters, marking the first time the operator has introduced the manufacturer to its fleet.

The company, formerly SYNETIQ Auctions, operates more than 140 transport vehicles nationwide and collects accident-damaged and written-off vehicles for processing and auction.

The new D16T 4×2 rigids were supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, Tipton, and are powered by 250hp Euro 6 engines. They have been fitted with car transporter bodies from J&J Conversions in Andover.

The vehicles have been supplied on 7-year repair and maintenance contracts and are expected to cover around 80,000 kilometres a year.

Two of the new trucks are based at Canvey Island, with one each operating from Gloucester, Teesside and Bury St Edmunds.

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IAA moved from 12-tonne transporters to 16-tonne GVW vehicles to provide additional payload capacity, particularly as the growing weight of electric vehicles places more pressure on existing fleet configurations.

Colin Casselden, UK operations director at IAA, said: “We are not running trunking operations. Our vehicles are out all day, every day, collecting from different locations, often on tight routes and under time pressure. It is a demanding job for both the vehicle and the driver, so reliability and suitability for the application are key.”

Casselden added: “Electric vehicles have definitely changed the dynamic for us. Where a 12-tonne vehicle worked well before, you now need that extra capacity to keep the operation running efficiently. The move to 16 tonnes gives us that flexibility.”

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The D 16 transporters retain capacity for up to three vehicles while providing the additional payload required for IAA’s collection work.

Casselden said: “For us, it is about getting the right vehicle for the job, but also the right support behind it. The Renault Trucks D 16 suited the application well, and the team worked closely with us to make sure the specification and body build were right for what we do day to day.”

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He added: “J&J are well regarded in the market, and we have been pleased with what they have delivered. From the initial discussions through to getting the vehicles into operation, everything was handled in a straightforward and professional way.”

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Dealer support and location also formed part of the procurement decision, with IAA placing its heavier vehicles on full repair and maintenance agreements.

Casselden said: “We look closely at where the dealer is in relation to where the vehicles are based. Uptime is critical for us, so having that support in the right locations was an important part of the decision.”

He added: “Driver acceptance is important because the job is so varied and hands-on. The feedback so far has been encouraging, especially around comfort and ease of use.”

Neil Cox, sales director at Renault Truck Commercials West, commented: “IAA operates in a highly demanding environment, so understanding exactly how these vehicles would be used was essential.

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“We worked closely with Colin Casselden and his team to ensure the D 16, the body build and the seven-year Repair and Maintenance package were all aligned to their operation. We are pleased to see the first Renault Trucks now in service and look forward to supporting IAA over the life of the contract.”ghh

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