Now I’m one of those old groaners who doesn’t like new-fangled technology and refuse point blank to spend hours poring over a manual working out how to use these units.

But the Citroën sat-nav is something else.

For a start, it’s linked to the Trafficmaster system so when you key in a destination it will automatically take you round any hold-ups.

And keying in a destination couldn’t be simpler – you just tap on the little envelope (it’s a touch screen system) and tap on the letters and figures you want (SS3 9SA or whatever).

In the meantime the system warns of approaching GATSO cameras and the like.

It also incorporates a Trackstar tracking system if the vehicle is stolen.

I don’t know about you but that, in my book, is a pretty impressive free gift and I’m surprised Peugeot and Fiat haven’t responded in some way.

The Relay hadn’t been with me for 24 hours before it was pressed into service to help number one son move into a new flat. We loaded it up with the usual paraphernalia – washing machine, fridge freezer, settee etc and if anything, the ride was even better than when empty.

The load didn’t impinge on the van’s performance.

When it first arrived, the built-in fuel economy meter was showing 34.6mpg but after a few days of long distance driving this has improved to 36.6mpg.

Bearing in mind that 20 years ago a van of this size would struggle to return 20mpg, that’s a pretty impressive figure.

Gripes? Well apart from the cup holder, there is a just one so far.

The handbrake is situated to the right of the driver and on a couple of occasions when I’ve jumped enthusiastically out of the cab, the end of the lever has nearly taken the rear end out of my trousers.

One day, I feel, I’m going to do myself a real mischief.

This problem apart, the Relay is proving an early winner.