Over 60% of the bookings for the Swift Sundance Lifestyle, Bolero, Voyager and the Kon-Tiki Motorhomes were for hires of 7 days or more.
Ferndown, Dorset, February 28, 2009 — Abacus, the Dorset based Abacusmotorhomehire.co.uk[Motorhome hire] specialist, experienced a 67% increase in bookings in the 2008 Summer months compared to the previous year, proving the companies decision correct to increase its fleet of new, fully equipped 2-6 birth vehicles from 11 to a fleet of 18. Over 60% of the bookings for the Swift Sundance Lifestyle, Bolero, Voyager and the Kon-Tiki Motorhomes were for hires of 7 days or more. 15% of hires were for destinations on mainland Europe (southern France, Italy, Spain and Portugal) from their Ferndown hire centre using nearby Poole ferry terminal or alternative south coast ferry ports.
Dave Wolfenden, Managing Director at Abacus, hopes that the company can now increase utilisation during the winter months through their internet based reservation service. In February, a genuine Try Before Buy agreement was launched in association with Marquis Motorhomes who will refund the cost of a week’s rental if an invoice from Abacus is presented at the time of purchasing any of the range they stock.
“This will be our third season hiring motorhomes. Previously we have received bookings from Ski enthusiasts and those attending late sporting events. This year we expect bookings to be boosted by potential purchasers who want to test the comfort of motor homes holidaying all year round,” said Dave Wolfenden.
Founded in 1987, Abacus the £3.75 million turnover hire specialist now employs 27 personnel with a fleet of 300 vehicles. The company not only provides daily hires, contract hire and sales for cars, vans, trucks (including tractor units) motorhomes and trailers, but extensive vehicle maintenance and bespoke body building facilities.
Full information at www.abacusmotorhomehire.co.uk or call reservations for details 01202 877790.
Contact Information:
Dave Wolfenden
Managing Director
Abacus – The Vehicle hire company
Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7SE
01202 877790
[email protected]
http://www.abacusvanhire.co.uk
