The Motus Group company Motus Vehicle Solutions has acquired the Bevan Group brand Aftercare Response, writes Peter Brown.
The acquisition brings the breakdown assistance, tail-lift maintenance and emergency repairs services of Aftercare Response to Motus Vehicle Solutions’ offering, which covers vehicle conversions, maintenance, tail-lifts, parts supply, and bodybuilding.
Motus Vehicle Solutions MD Peter Glover said: “It’s great to be welcoming Aftercare Response into the Motus Vehicle Solutions family. Its expertise in rapid response services and customer support aligns with our mission of providing the highest levels of service to customers. We will build on this position by strengthening its operations and ensuring it benefits from the resources of the wider group.
“This acquisition broadens our service capabilities and will help to ensure customers experience improved efficiency and reduced downtime across fleets.
“We are always looking for new opportunities to expand our portfolio and bring additional value to customers. We see a bright future ahead for Aftercare Response within Motus and we are excited by the positive impact it will have on our business and customers.”
Aftercare Response was founded in 2003, named Bevan Aftercare. In 2015 the business was rebranded and became a limited company in 2019. It has expanded to employ more than 65 engineers, who offer a 24/7/365 service, targeting a 90-minute response time. Over the past year, the team has attended more than 13,000 breakdowns and completed 31,000 defect jobs. Aftercare Response will retain its staff and service offering.
Alongside Motus Vehicle Solutions, the Motus Group owns the DAF dealer Motus Commercials and the Mercedes-Benz dealer Motus Truck and Van.
