VAUXHALL MOVANO NO D1 REQUIRED 2015 SCHOOL MINIBUS

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1 VAUXHALL MOVANO 2015 SCHOOL MINIBUS

2 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUTO HEADRESTS FITTED AS STANDARD THE MINIBUS YOUR STAFF CAN DRIVE ON THEIR CAR LICENCE* Extensive research has gone into making the Movano a truly lightweight minibus. Thanks to the use of advanced composites both the 15 and 17 seater specifications can be driven on a normal car licence (assuming you are driving under a section 19 permit). * SIDE AND REAR DOOR ACCESS What this means is it allows more staff to drive the minibus without incurring the cost of expensive D1 licence training. HARD WEARING INTERIOR AUTOMATIC STEP & LOW STEP HEIGHT For example, training for a D1 licence costs approximately 1000** per person and the national pass rate is just 60%. over 5 years the additional cost for training four staff per year would be 20,000 - nearly the cost of a new minibus. **the figure of 1000 is an estimate based on the DSA test fees, the typical cost of a 2 day training course to prepare individuals for the test, and the cost to replace a member of teaching staff over the period WE RECOMMEND ANYONE DRIVING A MINIBUS WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE ATTENDS A MINBUS DRIVER TRAINING COURSE. * subject to conditions. Drivers must be over 21 years of age and have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years. The school must be operating under a Setion 19 permit. No D1 required 3

3 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CHOOSE FROM TWO SPECIFICATIONS COLOURS n Fully lined and trimmed interior with two shades of hard wearing flame retardant carpet n Opening side windows with hard wearing moulded window surrounds n Level floor overlaid with wipe clean non-slip heavy duty coating (no joins or trip hazards) n Entrance step height comfortably within legal requirements for ease of access n Four emergency exits - nearside door, rear doors, side window and roof hatch n Vertical left hand entrance handrail to side door with right hand courtesy panel n LED lights to all entrances and exits n Automatic side entrance step n Reverse alarm n First aid kit and fire extinguisher n Legal signs with yellow vinyl school bus sign n Driver-controlled rear saloon lights n Vehicle dimension plate 15 SEAT MINIBUS n 12 M2 tested lightweight rear saloon seats with all-age red seatbelts, ABS backs and headrests 17 SEAT MINIBUS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Specification as 15 seater PLUS: n 14 M2 tested lightweight rear saloon seats of which four are removeable n Vehicle adapted to carry one disabled passenger n Underfloor fully compliant wheelchair accessible three piece ramp Contact us for special order solid and metallic colours ARCTIC WHITE HALO SILVER INK BLUE 4 Standard Equipment Specifications 5

4 ROBUST AND DURABLE INTERIOR DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS HIGH QUALITY FINISH INCLUDES MOULDED WINDOW SURROUNDS FEATURES OPTIONS AUTOMATIC LOW HEIGHT SIDE STEP FOR SAFE ACCESS SAFETY AND SECURITY Digital tachograph Speed limiter (62mph) M2 Type Approval standard for all rear seatbelt anchorages Driver s airbag Inertia-reel lap and diagonal seatbelts Electronic Stability Programme with traction control Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Remote control central door locking with two, two button keys and automatic locking EXTERIOR Electrically operated front windows Foldable electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors (wide-angle on driver s side) Sidestep with high-visability edging Nearside sliding side-access door Side-protection mouldings Tinted glass Glazed rear doors (90 /180 opening) 16-inch steel wheels with 225/65 R 16 tyres INTERIOR Height-adjustable steering wheel Mobile phone storage with adjacent 12-volt accessory socket CD/MP3 CD player/stereo radio/aux-in socket/bluetooth connectivity/usb connectivity integrated display/four 15-watt speakers (CD 15 BT USB) Steering column mounted audio controls Driver s seat adjustable for height, cushion angle, reach and rake Driver s seat armrest Dual front passengers multi-function office bench seat 12 or 14 M2 tested rear passenger seats Pulse cloth seat trim Slip-resistant floor covering Driver controlled saloon lighting Full-length soft-trimmed headlining Moulded window surrounds 1 1. WIPE CLEAN SEATS 2 2. TECSHIFT GEARBOX (subject to availability) Features and Options 7

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LEGALLY DRIVING A MINIBUS Q: Is it light weight because of weaker materials? A: No. The hours of research and testing were spent looking at materials used in other industries... without giving too much away to our competitors! While we have spent time looking at saving weight we have always kept safety as paramount. The vehicle has not been changed - all we have done is to convert the inside to a seater minibus while focussing on keeping the weight of the components down. Q: Will it be difficult to arrange insurance? A: There is no reason why a school would not be able to get insurance. It is a fully Type Approved minibus. Q: Will my new minibus pass its first MOT as a minibus? A: Assuming you look after the vehicle it will pass an MOT. There is nothing in the conversion that would prevent the vehicle from passing an MOT. Q: Does the vehicle meet current regulations? A: Yes, the Movano is fully tested in the UK and complies with all current European requirements. The vehicle is European Community Whole Vehicle Type Appproved Q: Is the vehicle registered as a minibus and not a panel van? A:Yes, the vehicle will be registered as a minibus on the V5 registration document. Q: Does it meet Euro 5 low emission law? A: Yes, the Movano meets Euro 5 low emission laws and the engine is Euro 5 compliant. Q: Can we tow a trailer on a B car licence? A:You would need to take a trailer test to tow. To be able to drive a particular type of vehicle you need entitlement for that category on your driving licence. To ride a motorcycle you need to have A1 entitlement, to drive a bus you need D entitlement and to drive a minibus you need D1. The date you passed your test will determine under what circumstances you can legally drive a minibus. The reverse of your driving licence will show you your personal entitlements. Did you pass your test before 1 January 1997? Drivers who passed their car test (referred to as category B entitlement) before 1 January 1997 were automatically given D1 entitlement to drive a minibus with 9 to 16 seats (17 seats to include the driver) assuming they are driving it not for hire or financial reward. Did you pass your test after 1 January 1997? If you passed your test on, or after, 1 January 1997 you were not granted D1 entitlement. However, the category B entitlement you would have from passing your driving test allows you to drive a 9 to 16 seat minibus (17 seats including driver) under a Section 19 permit provided the following conditions are met: a) you have held a category B licence for at least 2 years and are over 21 years old. b) you receive no payment or consideration for driving the vehicle other than out-of-pocket expenses. c) the minibus has a gross weight not exceeding 3500kg (or 4250kg with reduced mobility) If you have passed your test on or after 1 January 1997 and you wish to drive a minibus with a gross weight in excess of 3500kg*, or 4250kg with reduced mobility, you will have to take and pass a D1 driving test which can be costly and inconvenient. * the bus operator will require a Section 19 permit 8 Frequently Asked Questions Legally Driving a Minibus 9

6 FINANCING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR NE W MINIBUS EUROPEAN COMMUNITY WHOLE VEHICLE TYPE APPROVED Lex Autolease, part of the Lloyds Banking Group, is the UK s leading fleet management and funding specialist. An extension to our Commercial Vehicle service is now available which will provide your school with purpose built school minibuses. This additional service has been developed in conjunction with Vauxhall Motors and GM Coachwork. School minibuses are manufactured by GM Coachwork and are ready for use as soon as they re delivered. The internal specifications are designed and fitted out to meet your needs, so all necessary access, seating and safety features are agreed before delivery. Dedicated to Commercial Vehicles Lex Autolease are dedicated to Commercial Vehicles. Businesses and public sector organisations all across the UK trust Lex to take care of their vehicle lease requirements. Let us take care of you. The Movano school minibus is fully tested in the UK and complies with all current European requirements meaning it can be sold in any EU market without needing additional national tests in another EU member state. MANUFACTURED IN THE UK COMPREHENSIVE 3 YEAR WARRANTY The Movano comes with a 3 year Vauxhall manufacturers warranty and a 3 year GM Coachwork conversion warranty. Our dedicated after-sales support will help with any post-delivery technical issues or warranty claims. 10 Financing Your Minibus Type Approval & Warranty 11

7 GM Coachwork Ltd, Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot TQ13 0NX T E sales@gmcoachwork.co.uk DISCLAIMER: Vehicle specifications correct at time of publication. GM Coachwork cannot be held liable for any changes to the specification of vehicles it receives from the manufacturers. Equipment levels, colour and trim options are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latest specifications and colour and trim options. Printed April 2015 GM Coachwork Ltd is registered in England. Company number Registered Office: Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 0NX. VAT Registration no GM Coachwork is a registered trade mark.