PRESS INFORMATION FROM BINZ UK
The Evolution of Removal

There is a certain type of van that tends to tour around most towns. Often nondescript, a few dents and scrapes, painted out rear windows, and possibly with a script that reads 'Private Ambulance'.

To those in the know, it is a removal vehicle and its passengers are beyond the help of any ambulance crew. The sad reality is that many funeral directors still use an old van when taking the deceased into their care. It may be that their thinking is cost based and that they truly believe that it doesn't matter so long as it is cheap.

However, their business acumen may not be as strong as they imagine. For their removal vehicle speaks volumes about their standard of care - we shall leave the rest to the imagination.

One of the best outfitted, purpose designed removal vehicles in the market is the Binz Vito with its fully veneered interior, matching that of a Binz hearse in quality, its under tray storage areas, and its rise and fall deck with its hidden mechanism, all packaged in a modern, reliable Mercedes Benz Vito, available with panelled bodywork, or to make it perhaps less commercial looking, in people-carrier coachwork form with removable window blanking shields.

The Binz Vito exudes a real sense of dignity, it is a vehicle which stamps the operator's level of care on his service at perhaps one of the most difficult stages on the journey of grief, when a loved one is taken away from the family home. 

Kevin Smith, Sales Director at Binz says, "This is not simply a commercial vehicle, as it bridges the gap between the utility of a van and the dignity of a hearse, and indeed many Vito operators feel that these vehicles are well enough turned out to use as flower hearses when needed."

Many Funeral directors use a van type removal vehicle for hospital work, and an estate car/MPV when attending a care home or private house. With a Binz Vito in the fleet there need be no issues over appearances. "Economically speaking, the quality message given out by a Vito means that it can be used in all removal circumstances, always showing the business at its best, and eliminating the need to have two vehicles in a fleet to fulfil what is essentially the same role." added Kevin Smith.

"The impression it leaves is, more dignified, more caring, more positive, at a time when making the wrong impression can be very damaging. In terms of efficiency and image, the Binz Vito is quite simply the best possible package for a removal vehicle. Not only does the Binz win hands down on looks and efficiency, it is also one of the safest options available to the funeral trade."

The Vito comes with Mercedes Benz build quality, ABS, air bags, stability control, plus the fully hydraulic/ electric and near silent rise and fall deck ensuring that the operators are not struggling with heavy loads. A full bulkhead between the load area and the driver compartment adds to operator safety. 

Given the nature of the work there is a real need for high hygiene standards, and the high quality lining of the Binz Vito ensures that the interior is easy to clean and keep fresh.

A Binz Vito, new, or pre-owned, adds dignity to removal operations and lifts a Funeral Director's profile, rather oddly, by fitting into the background as a normal vehicle. Looked at in this light, the lifetime benefits of operating a Binz Vito will almost certainly outweigh those of running an old panel van.

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Image caption: "Binz Vito: demonstrating high quality of care at first call"

More images and further information at: http://www.aardvarkpr.co.uk/downloads.htm

Editors contact:	Francis Samish 	Aardvark Associates 	tel. 01484 864 520 
Company contact:				Binz UK  		tel. 0118 975 8999

Please note that this document is for information only and is non-contractual;
both Aardvark Associates and Binz UK - Nilsson Ltd. decline all liability in the case of omissions or errors.