Ford is introducing its Ford Mobile Service programme nationwide following a successful trial around Greater London.

Over 100 Ford Mobile Service vans with Ford qualified technicians, will operate from more than 90 Ford Transit Centres across the country, including Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The programme is being launched at the CV Show today and operational with all participating dealers by the summer.

Ford mobile servicing has been conceived to minimise disruption to fleet operators by reducing vehicle down time thanks to on-site maintenance work.

The liveried Ford Transit Custom units will be equipped to handle a wide range of servicing, maintenance and repairs including warranty and pre-delivery inspections.

Equipment on the vans includes a 2.5-tonne jack and axle stands to allow technicians easy access to the underside of vehicles, as well as a 4G-enabled on-board diagnostic system, allowing servicing of all Ford vehicles, from Ka+ to Transit.

Each van will be able to service up to four vehicles per day, and with the potential to undertake multiple services at any location.