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eStar, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise partner in the North West and North Wales, has welcomed Kate Carter as Head of Truck Sales, effective immediately. Kate joins eStar with an extensive career history in HGVs, with three and a half years at MAN Truck & Bus UK, and four years at the Mercedes-Benz Truck dealer that eStar took over. Most recently, Kate was a Key Account Manager for IVECO UK. Commenting on the appointment, Richard Waterworth, Sales Director at eStar, said: “Kate is a welcome addition to our talented Truck team, and with her experience and guidance, we know […]

eStar, has been crowned Van Dealer of the Year at the WhatVan? Awards, which took place yesterday (8 December), as well as recognised as Best Newcomer at the 2022 Knowsley Business Awards, which took place on 24 November. Commenting on the night, the WhatVan? Awards judges said: “eStar was established in September 2020, taking over from a failed business. Within just two years it has transformed itself.” Steve Bridge, Managing Director of eStar, said: “These two award wins show the breadth of our company – being recognised for both our strategic decision to move to Knowsley, and our outstanding Van […]

When Attridge Scaffolding needed a new 7.5-tonner, the FUSO Canter was always going to be in pole position. The vehicle’s industry-leading payload, combined with proven reliability and driver-friendly external proportions, make it ideally suited to the Staffordshire-based company’s needs. Attridge Scafffolding’s latest Canter, its first from the all-new range introduced earlier this year, arrived via the Stoke-on-Trent branch of Dealer eStar Truck & Van, which also sells and supports Mercedes-Benz trucks – both brands are part of the Daimler Truck ‘family’. Six of the eight 7.5-tonners that work from the operator’s depot in Brereton, near Rugeley, wear the FUSO ‘three […]

eStar Truck & Van, the latest Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise in the North West and North Wales, is today celebrating its first birthday. eStar took over five sites across Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke, and Deeside, from a former retailer a year ago to save 350 jobs. With an estimated 20% of new businesses said to fail within their first year, eStar’s exceptional growth during this time demonstrates how hard the team has worked to win the hearts of minds of the local commercial vehicle community, and each other. In fact, since its establishment one year ago, eStar has been […]

eStar Truck & Van commits to North West commercial vehicle communities with brand new sites at Alchemy Business Park, Knowsley, and significant renovations at Trafford Park eStar Truck and Van, the latest Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise in the North West and North Wales, has made a significant seven-figure investment in two brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in Alchemy Business Park, Knowsley, as well as a further renovation to create a new customer experience at Trafford PArk, Manchester, demonstrating the brand’ commitment to the van and truck communities. The new Knowsley facility, consisting of two separate buildings, is located adjacent to […]