Thompsons Commercials

Official Renault Trucks and Isuzu dealer in the north of England

Thompsons Commercials is an official Renault Trucks and Isuzu dealer operating in the north and east of England. The company markets the full range of trucks and vans from both brands, as well as used and demonstration vehicles, trailers and a wide range of parts and after-sales services. Its activity is organised around seven depots and it has accumulated over 70 years of experience in the sector, according to its own presentation.

New and used vehicles

The new vehicle catalogue includes rigid trucks and tractor units, vans and chassis cabs from Renault Trucks and Isuzu. Among the featured models are the Renault Trucks E-Tech range, with electric options, and the Renault Master and Trafic vans. In the light commercial vehicle segment, the company distributes Isuzu trucks between 3.5 and 13.5 tonnes.

The used and demonstration offering covers rigid trucks, tractor units, vans and trailers from various brands, such as Renault, Isuzu, DAF, Iveco, MAN, Volvo, Fiat and Crane Fruehauf, among others. Vehicles are classified by body type (box, tipper, flatbed, refrigerated, crane, etc.), fuel (diesel, electric, petrol) and cab configuration.

After-sales services and parts

Thompsons Commercials offers after-sales services for Renault Trucks, Renault vans and Isuzu, with the stated aim of keeping vehicles on the road and minimising downtime. The parts departments hold a combined stock valued at over £3 million, which allows Renault parts to be available immediately, with a 24-hour service through a call-out arrangement with two vans.

Contract hire and leasing

Through Premium Leasing Ltd, the company offers contract hire packages tailored to each company's needs. Contracts can have a duration of between 2 and 5 years, with flexibility in the terms. It also offers the Vertellus option, aimed at fleets.

Depot network

The company has seven depots distributed across the north and east of England: Hull (head office), Grimsby, Sheffield, Boston, Rainton, Teesside and Tyneside. Each depot has its own telephone number and offers sales and after-sales services. The company also mentions a location in Pocklington with an additional contact number.

Commitment to electrification and emissions reduction

Thompsons Commercials states that it is investing in reducing its carbon footprint and exploring ways to support its customers in the transition to electric vehicles. In this regard, it markets the Renault Trucks E-Tech range and offers advice on electric fleets.

Customer profile

The company serves operators who need to renew one or more trucks, exporters looking for vehicles of a certain age and industry professionals wishing to purchase vehicles from trade-ins. Its sales team works with each customer to tailor the offer to their requirements.

Location and contact

Phone: 01642 370370