Pictured above: Nigel Baxter MD of PH Commercial Vehicles at the site of the new Leicester branch

This month RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) the Nottingham based independently-owned Renault Trucks dealer has expanded into Leicester with the opening of a new 8,000 square foot site.

The company specialises in parts and servicing for heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as sales and rental. RHCV's first expansion outside of Nottingham will boast a full range of sales and aftermarket services. This includes sales for all trucks and vans, as well as expert repairs and a huge stock of parts and spares.

The newly refurbished site is conveniently located just 10 minutes away from both Leicester city centre and the M1, situated just off the A46 at Charnwood Edge, Cossington. It was chosen because of its easy access and it is also close to several industrial and business parks.

RHCV is keen to bring its services to Leicester following Renault Trucks' selection of the company to become part of the exclusive Fast & Pro Van service team last year. Fast & Pro is a service available for all makes of van, providing maintenance without prior appointment, a diagnostic check with every visit to the workshop and the supply courtesy vehicles. Only six other dealers in the country have received this recognition from Renault Trucks, as the brand is only offered to those who meet a set of strict criteria.

Nigel Baxter, Managing Director of RH Commercial Vehicles, said, "We are proud to be able to expand our customer base into Leicester. We will open with a staff of six and expect to recruit more to the team in the coming months, with probably about 20 on site within the next 18 months.  We spent a long time looking for the ideal location, and are pleased to bring all we have to offer to Leicester with its growing commercial sector. We will be providing a high quality and professional service that reflects our reputation as the top commercial vehicle specialist in the Midlands."

Derek Brinklow, Network Development Manager, Renault Trucks UK, says: "We are delighted with the opening of the RH Commercial Vehicles site in Leicester which is a strategic development in Renault Trucks UK's ongoing plans to optimise Network coverage in support of our current and prospective customer base. The opening of the site in this key location will greatly enhance our Network coverage in the Midlands and the UK as a whole. It further cements our relationship with RH Commercial Vehicles which has been a longstanding partner from its current site in Nottingham."

Formed in 1977, RHCV has been a Renault Trucks dealer since 1986. RHCV is part of the RH Group, established almost 40 years ago, that operates the UK's largest European road freight network and has positioned itself as one of the market leaders for International freight in the UK.