Ayr-based McConechy's Tyres has hired a new fleet of 34 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans from TOM Vehicle Rental.

The tyre and exhaust company said the vehicles are working across the network of 50 branches across Scotland and northern England, from which it provides a 24-hour emergency service to truck fleet operators. The contract hire package agreed with TOM Vehicle Rental includes all servicing and repairs, fleet and accident management support and round-the-clock emergency roadside assistance.