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DAF Trucks, MAXUS Vans, Signs & Graphics, Paintshop, and Truck & Van Conversions in Kent


Channel Commercials PLC was incorporated in August 1987 taking over the Leyland DAF franchise in Kent. The company started at a small site in Ashford employing 35 people and has now grown to four sites throughout Kent employing over 200 highly skilled staff.

Channel Commercials hold the DAF Truck and MAXUS Light Commercial Vehicle franchises, selling new and used trucks and vans, offering an all makes parts and service back up with ancillary services from the Paint and Bodyshop, Signs and Graphics as well as Specialist Engineering, Truck and Van Conversions and Rail Wagon Maintenance.

'Our aim is to ensure that our customer's vehicles are on the road being used profitably.'


We are proud to be both Heavy and Light Commercial Vehicle Specialists. Whatever your requirements we are able to supply the correct vehicle to suit your needs for today and in the future. Our expertise is vehicle repair and we offer a full parts and service back up for all makes of vehicle. With our factory trained technicians at four locations in Kent (Ashford, Strood, Sevenoaks and Aylesham near Canterbury), we are able to offer a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, second to none.

Our 'One Stop Shop' includes D.O.T. preparation and presentation, Tachograph and Road Speed Limiter franchises. Our fully trained staff can advise on all aspects of vehicle specification, finance and current legislation to enable you to make the correct choice first time.