Auto Transform is known for its focus on helping people move smarter and as such, have a very good handle on what makes a ute an even better workhorse than the original manufacturer might have contrived.

To this end, Auto Transform suggests there are four major areas of consideration when it comes to fitting out your ute. These are:
•    Safety and security.
•     Comfort.
•     Versatility.
•     Productivity and efficiency.

Auto Transform’s Josh Stanners points out that depending on the style of the ute, safety and security vary greatly.

“The average ute today has safety features and many of the creature comforts of traditional passenger cars, but boasts better versatility, productivity and efficiency.”

For this reason, many businesses choose utes as their preferred commercial vehicle of choice though it is fair to say any ute can still be improved to specific user requirements and applications – and that’s where Auto Transform comes in.

“Realising a ute’s potential for your business is what we do,” says Josh. “And we work with you to do it. At all times, we work to improve on the four key elements of ute fitout and ensuring the ute is fit-for-your-purpose.”

Utes are more adaptable to everyday use and with their four-wheel drive and higher ground clearance are well suited for negotiating rougher terrain and going off-road.

What’s more, with some clever consideration and discussion with Auto Transform, your fully set-up nine to five working ute can quickly – and with minimal configuration change – can become a ready-to-go holiday maker.

There is an argument that a ute is not necessarily as secure as a van, but this is an issue which can easily be addressed with one of Auto Transform’s prime ute products: the service body.

Within the extensive Auto Transform catalogue there is a comprehensive range of service body options suitable for a variety of trade-specific applications which address safety, security, versatility, productivity, and efficiency considerations.

Service bodies have more storage space than canopy-clad utes, but this is not their only advantage.

Consider a quality service body from Auto Transform as a separate asset which can outlast the life of its parent vehicle and can be transferred from one ute to another, thus amortising the service body cost over at least two vehicles.    

With door panels on three sides, a service body provides easy access to your cargo/workstations without the need to climb into the vehicle.

The service body allows high-quality fitouts are easy to organise, and you can have all your gear and materials organised in a logical and efficient manner. That reduces the time to search and find items on the job site.

Greater functionality increases efficiency and productivity. That means that you get jobs done quicker and with more ease. In the long run, that allows you to earn more money.

It may be that your business is one of those on a long waiting list for a van, and the delay is costing your while you wait. If you were to consider a ute to be an alternative or short-term vehicle, Auto Transform has a second service body option which might appeal – the service body trailer.

This single axle 1.5 tonne capacity trailer has the same full aluminium service body fitted to the trailer chassis as you would find on a super cab or extra cab chassis.

Standout features include a roof rack with extension ladder holders, modular Synchro storage drawers, underdeck drawer and storage box, folding vice, secondary AGM battery LED lighting, avnd integrated central locking.

The service body trailer is on display at Auto Transform and is a cost-effective option – as well as being a reusable asset – while your van is being delivered.  

Consider the points made above when you are choosing the best commercial vehicle and how to make it better for you, and think on this last tip from Josh:
“It’s well known that 95 percent of all our buying decisions are made emotionally and we believe that you should feel a pride for your vehicle and your fitout because you are confident that you have chosen the alternative that works best for you.”

For an idea of how best to fit out your vehicle – be it a ute, van, light truck or even an SUV – to suit its role in your business, visit the www.autotransform.co.nz website or phone 09 886 9701.