Truck Service

First-class facilities, high-technology systems and motivated staff with extensive, continuous training combine to give our network a decisive, competitive edge.

Selecting and buying the best truck for your business is only part of the story. Keeping it on the road in the most cost-effective way is essential to keep your business moving forward. Breakdowns can happen, damaging your business reputation, but ensuring your vehicle is in the best possible condition with regular servicing, maintenance and repair certainly reduces that risk.

Our dealerships are situated across the North East. Day and night, we are there when you need us, offering round-the-clock support to keep your business moving.

Truck Service

The CSTAR programme is the customer satisfaction programme for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. CSTAR stands for 'Customer Star' and means 'Customers are our Stars' and we need your help to ensure that we are providing the service you deserve.

If you have purchased a truck from Bell Truck and Van or your truck has visited us for a service, you may receive a CSTAR questionnaire. The short survey is sent via email with a link that is valid for 21 days after being received. You will be asked to rate different elements of your experience from 1 to 5 stars. It will only take a couple of minutes to complete and the happier you are with the service you have received the more stars you can assign.

We greatly appreciate everyone who takes the time to fill out our short survey and we look forward to continuing to improve the customer experience thanks to your feedback. 

If you have any queries about or wish to provide any comments or feedback about your experience with us, please feel free to contact us at customercareteam@belltruckandvan.co.uk

To get the best out of your truck and to keep it running how the Mercedes-Benz engineers intended, we recommend that you have it maintained and serviced at regular intervals at any one of our Mercedes-Benz authorised dealerships located across the North East of England.

We have a number of servicing and repair options and Service Contracts designed to help manage your maintenance costs with flexible and affordable options.

Not only will you feel reassured that trained technicians are working on your truck, you can rest assured that they will use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts.

Please contact our service team to book your vehicle in. 

Better Practice. Better Protection.

Loaded roller brake testing is now a standard feature of our enhanced Service Contracts that were introduced on 1 July 2021. The test is now carried out during every Safety Inspection, wherever possible, for total peace of mind*. 
Benefits of a loaded roller brake test include:
•    Braking system tested to operational performance level 
•    Load sensing functionality tested
•    Braking components stress tested

Best Practice. As Standard.

Loaded roller brake testing (as standard in our Service Contracts) is in line with the recommendations included within the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. The DVSA advise that meaningful loaded roller brake tests are conducted at every Safety Inspection. 

Trust Mercedes-Benz to deliver optimum safety standards.

For further information, please get in touch with Bell Truck and Van.

*Due to basic design limitations, or restrictions caused by the type of cargo in the vehicle there may be some instances when a laden test would not be possible, as identified in the DVSA “Heavy vehicle brake test: best practice” 

Service 24h. We won't leave you stranded.

Roadside assistance to keep your business running 24 hours a day.

Service24h is the roadside support service from Mercedes-Benz . Our qualified Mercedes-Benz Technicians work to provide you with around-the-clock assistance from throughout the UK and Europe.

To request Service24h from the UK, please dial 00800 5777 7777. If you're calling from abroad, please dial +44 (0) 207 660 9991.

What we do

On receiving a call for roadside assistance, our Customer Assistance Centre (CAC) record all of the details on their breakdown management system and search for the most appropriate S24h Technician to attend. This is a straight forward process as all of our S24h support vehicles are fitted with GPS trackers which allows the location of each vehicle to be displayed on the CAC's mapping system.

Once the appropriate Technician has been identified, the CAC notify them that there is a breakdown for them to attend. The Technician can access all of the breakdown details via their smartphone, standard issue for our S24h Technicians, which they then use to accept the case and provide an estimated time of arrival (ETA).

The CAC receive the ETA as a real-time update on their breakdown management system and relay this to the customer. The Technician continues to provide real-time updates (arrival at scene, diagnosis and repair details) to the CAC via their smartphone until the vehicle is back on the road. If the breakdown has been reported by an advisor rather than the driver, the CAC will use these updates to keep the advisor fully briefed every step of the way.

All new Mercedes-Benz Trucks receive cover for roadside assistance and/or recovery for the first year should the vehicle be stranded roadside and/or cannot be started and this has been caused by a technical defect that is covered under warranty. Beyond the first year, we will continue to support Truck customers who require roadside assistance, however, this will be on a pay-on-use basis.

As a Mercedes-Benz owner, you can be assured by our reputation for reliability and quality. But to give you even greater peace of mind, every new Mercedes-Benz vehicle sold through the Mercedes-Benz network comes with a comprehensive 12 months unlimited warranty. This means you can rest assured that your Truck is covered for any failure caused by a manufacturing fault during the warranty period.

Our warranty provides you with levels of support that are a measure of the confidence we have in our products.

You have the added assurance that all work under warranty will be carried out by qualified technicians using Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts.

Click here to download the Econic warranty. 

Click here to download the Arocs warranty.

Click here to download the Atego warranty.

Click here to download the Fuso Canter warranty.

Click here to download the Actros 4x2 and 6x2 warranty.

Click here to download the Actros 6x4 and 8x4 warranty.

 

Your truck belongs on the road...

We'll keep your vehicle performing at its best - and on the road where it belongs. Regular service from highly-trained and experienced technicians will keep your Mercedes-Benz in peak condition - and from just £4 a day, our fixed-price, inflation-proof contracts make it easy to budget.

There's a range of options to choose from, all simply outlined below.

Complete Service Contract

Now includes Mercedes-Benz Uptime* and Zero Tolerance on Downtime as standard. The price is guaranteed, fixed and inflation proof for up to 8 years for complete peace of mind. *Applicable models and terms

Best Basic Service Contract

When every penny counts but you can't afford to compromise, this is the answer. It covers all routine servicing, including parts, labour and lubricants, plus relevant inspections and MOT tests.

ExtendPlus and Extend Service Contracts

ExtendPlus and Extend Service Contracts allow the duration of the standard warranty to be extended either for the full vehicle (ExtendPlus), or just the driveline (Extend). They provide cover for mechanical, electronic and electrical components that form part of the UK vehicle’s standard specification that fail during the warranty period.

For full details on what each of the above options cover, please download our quick reference guide. Or click here to speak to one of our specialist truck sales team.

Mercedes-Benz Uptime

If downtime is the enemy, Uptime is the hero. With intelligent connectivity and real-time monitoring, Mercedes-Benz Uptime prevents breakdowns before they happen. 

Zero Tolerance on Downtime

At Mercedes-Benz, we have a Zero Tolerance attitude to Downtime. Service24h gives you roadside assistance and recovery 24 hours a day and our Zero Tolerance on Downtime promise, exclusive to Complete Service Contract customers, also provides a free replacement vehicle if yours isn't fixed within 24 hours.

Fleetboard.

Practical telematics services for optimum fleet management.

The Future of Connectivity

Fleetboard, a Daimler company are a leading supplier of the next generation of Telematics & Connectivity Solutions. Fleetboard is used throughout the world, helping our clients to drive efficiency throughout their supply chain. From Tracking & Telematics, real-time diagnostics with workshop integration, through to full sign on glass delivery functionality. Fleetboard has the solution.

The world of connectivity is evolving and so are we, keeping our customers ahead of the curve with leading edge technologies. Fleetboard Telematics. The future of connectivity, today. 

Products Tailored to your Business needs

All the features you love about the Fleetboard product suite, but with none of the features you don’t need. You can tailor your experience by only taking specific elements required. Fleetboard can support business operational needs, with the advantage that further modules can be added as business requirements change.

Fine-tuned Telematics

In tune with the latest developments in engine technology and efficiencies, our products are continuously evolving. The next generation of telematics accounts for new driving styles required to maximise the efficiencies of the trucks, whilst making use of features such as Driving Programmes, Predictive Power Control (PPC) and Variant Greenband Driving. Our unique grading, Performance Analysis also uses additional data from areas such as Route Gradient Mapping and Weight.

Warranty.

New Truck Warranty

Because your new Mercedes-Benz truck is one of the most advanced trucks on the market today, we will go to great lengths to provide an equally superior warranty to match your vehicle.

In any application, our trucks are working harder, more efficiently and more productively than ever. In turn, we at Mercedes-Benz Trucks have to ensure that our warranties continue to keep pace by meeting our customers' expectations. For these reasons alone, Mercedes-Benz Truck warranties really do go further. Under our cover, your truck is safe and secure. 

You have the added assurance that all work under warranty will be carried out by qualified technicians using Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts.

What does your warranty cover?

The warranty for your Truck protects you, our customer, against failures in the vehicle caused by any manufacturing defects that may have occurred when your vehicle was built. It’s our way of showing that we’re properly supporting you, your vehicle and your business, right from day one.

We’ll cover you for any defects in material or workmanship that occur as a result of the vehicle manufacturing process. Whilst glass is not normally covered, warranty would apply in the case of a stress fracture. In this way, we accept responsibility for those items that are ours; but naturally we cannot cover any non-approved modifications, accessories or bodywork applied after the vehicle’s manufacture.

What does your warranty not cover?

Again, remember that the purpose of any warranty is only to cover defects that may have arisen during the manufacturing process. Therefore, we can’t cover problems arising from:

  • A failure to follow instructions contained in the vehicle’s operating manual or maintenance booklets, or from your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer, garage or repairer.
  • A failure to have the vehicle maintained and serviced correctly, and at the required intervals as set out in the maintenance booklet.
  • Incorrect repairs by an unauthorised garage.
  • The fitting of non-approved parts, additional equipment and bodywork, or other unauthorised vehicle modifications.
  • Using and driving the vehicle outside the instructions outlined in the driver’s handbook.
  • Excessive speed.
  • Not following advice provided by the vehicle’s information system or dashboard warning lights.
  • Exceeding gross vehicle weights, axle loads and payload capacity.
  • Normal ‘wear and tear’, including friction and consumable items such as oil and lubricants, filters, brake pads, clutch materials, wiper blade sand tyres.
  • External events including environmental issues such as storms and floods, accident damage, salt corrosion, civil unrest or vandalism.

What costs are covered?

Provided the defect has occurred in the stated warranty period, Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd will pay for the cost of the repair, inclusive of parts and labour.

All warranty work must be carried out by a Mercedes-Benz authorised repairer, who in turn will use only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts.

What costs are not covered?

We can’t cover you for any incidental costs arising from the defect; costs such as loss of use and rental charges, telephone calls, other travel or accommodation expenses, time or inconvenience or loss of business earnings.

Additionally, costs relating to routine servicing and maintenance, accident damage and replacing normal wear and tear items are outside the warranty.

Zero Tolerance on Downtime.

We stop at nothing to keep you moving.

If a truck is off the road, it affects more than just the vehicle. Drivers, jobs, businesses, they can all come to a halt. So we make sure it doesn’t happen – keeping you on the road and moving 24/7.

Average attendance in time under 1 hour.

We'll reach you in the event of a breakdown. Whereever you are in the UK. That's an industry benchmark.

90% roadside repair rate

Our skilled and dedicated technicians get you straight on the road and back to what you do best.

Free replacement vehicle

Following a call to Service24h, if you have a Euro VI Truck with a complete service Contract or a Complete Service Contract with Uptime, in the unlikely event that your vehicle is not repaired within 24 hours and you require a replacement vehicle, we'll replace it like-for-like or provide financial rental equivalent. We stop at nothing to keep you moving.

Mercedes-Benz Uptime.

Intelligent, real-time monitoring that keeps your truck on the road where it belongs.

Making your truck even more efficient, reliable and safe.

Mercedes-Benz Uptime is a revolutionary telediagnosis system. It monitors various electronic sensors on your vehicle in real time and can detect critical conditions related to these sensors at an early stage. Data is shared automatically with Mercedes-Benz so we can alert you to anything that needs attention, providing optimal repair solutions in good time.

Mercedes-Benz Uptime can prevent breakdowns before they happen, minimising workshop time and keeping your truck on the road where it belongs.

Real-time support.

Failure to carry out regular maintenance tasks can increase wear and lead to damage or breakdown. Mercedes-Benz Uptime gives you timely information and clear instructions on the maintenance tasks you can carry out yourself, including regenerating the diesel particulate filter, topping up fluids and correcting tyre pressure.

Efficient management of repair and maintenance.

Any applicable repair and maintenance needs are detected at an early stage and automatically relayed to your chosen Service Partner. The workshop can prepare for your visit by ordering parts and scheduling the work. Multiple tasks can be bundled, resulting in fewer workshops visits and a significant reduction in downtime.

Preventing breakdowns.

If your Truck is likely to breakdown due to a condition that has been detected by one of the vehicles electronic sensors you will be informed by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre (CAC). We'll check availability of parts and resources, then help arrange a workshop appointment so your vehicle can be repaired straight away, with the absolute minimum disruption to your schedule.

Mercedes-Benz Uptime now standard with applicable Service Contracts.

Contact Bell Truck and Van today to discuss the best Uptime option for your business.

Here at Bell Truck and Van, we can prepare and present your truck for it's annual MOT.

Our trained technicians will thoroughly check your vehicle over and ensure your truck is fully prepared for it's MOT, keeping you updated along the way. We will not carry any work without your authority, giving you complete control and peace of mind. Furthermore, by bringing your vehicle to Bell Truck and Van, you can be assured that it will stay a Mercedes-Benz truck as we only fit genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

Please contact our service team to book your vehicle in.

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