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General Advice Articles - learn more

FTA guide could take a load off your mind - Best practice guide for transport managers

How we run our business pick-ups - By MLL Telecoms’ chief operations officer Gary Marven

How we run our business vans - Business is hotting up for Stovax at a Canter

What is fair wear and tear? - By Dave Freeman, head of LCVs, ING Car Lease

Money-saving tips for business van drivers - By Lee Grandin, managing director, VanInsurance.co.uk

Don't let back pain ruin your day - By Ralph Morton, publisher, Business Van Manager

Safety benefits of cold weather tyres - By Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe

Do I need to pay van tax? - By Ralph Morton, publisher, Business Van Manager

Cool van – but what about the cost? - By Eddie Parker, head of commercial vehicles, Masterlease

Breakdown cover for your business vans - By Annie McLoughlin of PetrolPrices.com

How to take advantage of the van scrappage scheme – UPDATED - Details on the government van scrappage grant

Photocard driving licence warning - By Sean Joyce, road traffic solicitor, Stephensons

Check your weight - By Eddie Parker, LCV sales specialist, Masterlease

Avoid unwanted end-of-lease charges - By Tim Bowden, head of operations, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

How to compare contract hire van rentals - By Robert Wastell, managing director, Comparecontracthire.com

Company vans and staying flexible - by James Malliff, rental sales and operations manager, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

Look for BVRLA accreditation when using a van broker - By John Lewis, chief executive, BVRLA

Watch your speed - By Eddie Parker, LCV sales specialist, Masterlease

Check your tyre tread to remain safe and legal - By Rob Beddis, chairman, TyreSafe

Plan for when you sell when choosing your new van - By Mark Cowdell, assistant forecast manager commercial vehicles, CAP Guide

Creating a company van policy for a small business - By Robert Wastell, managing director, CompareContractHire.com

Continental warns van users of the dangers of secondhand tyres - In test, three quarters were judged unsafe

Using a mobile phone and the Road Safety Act - By Sean Joyce, partner, Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Which van is best for my business? - By Duncan Ward, head of commercial vehicles sales, BCA

Florists - finding the right business van - By Simon Henstock, small business specialist, BCA

Should I use daily rental for vans?

Small Business Case Studies - how others run their cars

By Stuart Hall, founder, Sands TV Services

By Jim McIlroy, Transport Officer for NHS Fife

By Dave Quick, owner, Quick Electrical Services

By Gary Popham, Springfield Exhaust & Tyre Centre

By Andrew Lines, operations manager, Mattressman.co.uk

Chris Hopkins, managing director, Ploughcroft Ltd

By Robert Willmott, contract manager, Hewer FM

Ian Griffiths, director, Solent Fish

Robert Laughton, managing director, The Water Delivery Company

Mike Odysseas, managing director, Odyssey Systems

Ernest Strang, owner of The Drover’s Inn, Inverarnan

Alan Snow, owner of World of Fish

Kitty Ebdon, Crafty Arty Parties

Anian Schmitt, co-owner of OnlyRoses

Terry Harrison, Gillman & Soame photographers

Mark Cornford, managing director, Merseybeams Ltd

Graham Twist, director, Astra Security

John Creamer, director, Maulyte

Mike Collier, managing director, MR Scaffolding

David Rose, managing director, David Rose Lighting

Tony Frost of A P Frost House & Garden Renovation

Chino's Cafe

Tom Brown Construction

Top Tips - practical advice

Designated driver advice - By Steve Johnson on behalf of AA DriveTech

Winter weather driving tips for van drivers - By Simon Elstow, IAM Head of Training, IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive

Ten top tips to run your vans efficiently - By Larry Martindale, programme manager, Van Best Practice

Save money – repair your van’s windscreen - By Chris Bonsall, technical and training manager, Auto Windscreens

Top tips for lifting and carrying loads - By David McNeill, corporate sales director, Europcar

How to use a van leasing broker - By Graham Prince, managing director, Neva Consultants

Buying a used business van - By Matthew Tumbridge, editor of Used Van Expert

Advice for buying business vans - By BCA’s small business specialist, Simon Henstock

How to choose an approved van leasing broker - by Graham Prince, senior partner, Neva Consultants

Safe loading advice for business van managers - By TRL safety research centre

How van drivers can ensure loads are properly secured - By TRL safety research centre

Van ordering advice - By Lombard's Matt Dale

Advice for buying short-term hire - By National Van Rental's Lorraine Farnon

What is...? - all the things you might not know

What is online vehicle tracking?

What is a van leasing broker?

What is a maintenance contract?

What is daily van rental?

What is lease hire and is it different from contract hire?

What is contract hire?