Auto Transform has been in the business of making commercial vehicles of all shapes and sizes smarter and more efficient for their owner operators for over three decades now, but the times they are a ‘changing.

Oh, not so much for Auto Transform – though the family owned business will of course, stay ahead of or move with the times – but rather, it is the commercial vehicle world which has already started down a new highway; that of electrification.

Of course, as most would know, there is only one model of electric ute available in the country, but there are a handful of electrified or electric vans, which means there is a viable alternative for those organisations requiring low emission tool-of-trade vehicles.

Even for those who don’t want to go all-in with the electric van, the current crop of PHEV and even ICE diesel vans are worthy of consideration for any business looking to reduce its carbon footprint.

While utes are still useful and have their place in certain areas of the automotive landscape, their diesel powertrains are becoming less than fashionable – to put it mildly – and then there are the advantages offered by vans.

Over utes, the van offers greater carrying capacity, greater security, better weatherproofing, easier loading and better fuel economy in some circumstances, plus there is the greener option of an electrified or electric powertrain.

And because a van is largely a shell on wheels, ah, well, that’s where Auto Transform comes in.

Auto Transform offers the choice of either bespoke fitout or the more conventional off-the-shelf vehicle solutions range.

This last is what Auto Transform has specialised in for its wide and diverse customer base for many years and accordingly, has an extraordinarily comprehensive selection of van fitout solutions, tailored for a variety of trade applications.

“We understand that while there may be specific requirements when it comes to trade vehicle fitout,” explains Sales director Josh Stanners, “there is a good amount of common ground, chief among which is the importance of improving safety and efficiency.

“The design of components to aid in safe equipment storage, practical and intelligent workspaces and the convenience of onboard power and lighting as well as the ability to carry raw product is all part of how Auto Transform can make your van fleet move smarter.”

A good example of Auto Transform helping your fleet to move smarter can be found in your vehicle’s payload or what it can legally carry. Auto Transform’s range of van fitout product – from shelving to storage to safety barriers – is designed with lightweight construction and maximum strength in mind.

This minimises the weight of the fitout components and therefore keeps the best part of your vehicle’s payload intact.
As a side benefit, the fitouts themselves are extremely professional in their appearance, enabling your on-the-road teams to take pride in their tools and therefore their work.

Your team are going to find a professional and well thought out van fitout is going to improve their own productivity with places for everything and everything in its place – no more hunting for that essential widget which has found its way into the furthest corner of the van!

In fact, the modular nature of the components combined with the OEM calibre of Auto Transform’s fitout process ensures optimisation of your van’s working space.

The modularity also allows for different elements of the fitout to be customisable to a large degree and – while your vehicle’s fitouts may have been unchanged for a number of years – the ever changing and improving nature of storage and shelving systems may mean your fitout design could be improved.

And yes, Auto Transform can come up with a bespoke van fit out which will suit specific needs.

Conceptualised, designed, fabricated, and delivered by Auto Transform’s professional engineering and installation teams, a bespoke fit out maybe the solution you are looking for and if so, Auto Transform is the perfect place to start.    

When you are in the position of re-fleeting or replacing existing fleet vehicles with vans designed to make your fleet move smarter and more efficiently, then a call to discuss your fleet vehicle requirements with Auto Transform is the next thing you should plan to do.

Call Auto Transform now to see how their experience, expertise and quality product range can benefit your commercial fleet and help your organisation move smarter, or visit www.autotransform.co.nz.