AFP urges fleet to step up lobbying re 4.25 tonne e-van confusion

By |2023-09-27T10:25:21+01:00September 27th, 2023|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

In 2019, a special concession was created by the Department of Transport (DFT) for electric vans. Normally, an individual with a standard B licence would only be able to drive a light commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes but recognising the extra weight added by batteries, this was extended to 4.25 tonnes.However, with 4.25 tonne electric vans starting to come to market in quantity during the last year, a situation has emerged whereby OZEV believe the vehicles have been deregulated from all of the operator responsibilities that normally apply to vans over 3.5 tonnes whereas the DVSA and the DFT believe some still apply.

Why van drivers must break the brake habit at MOT time

By |2022-04-04T12:52:53+01:00April 4th, 2022|Van News|

ATS said proactive maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and greater maintenance costs by tackling issues in advance. Typically, a service might identify those brakes that will require changing in two months. Rather than leaving it, ATS says fleet managers should recognise the vehicle downtime cost of a further visit to the service bays and approve brake rectification during the services.

Make sure you book your MoT

By |2021-10-07T18:01:52+01:00August 4th, 2021|Van News|

As coronavirus struck, UK motorists were granted a six-month extension to MOTs which were due between 30 March and 31 July 2020. During this time, 5.3 million fewer tests took place, compared to the same period in 2019. Drivers began to re-book these postponed tests from September 2020 onwards, creating a huge surge in demand to clear this backlog, on top of tests already due in the winter months.

Hands up who wants an MoT reminder?

By |2012-05-16T06:01:18+01:00May 16th, 2012|Van News|

Author: Robin Roberts How many times have you been caught off guard, realising almost too late that your van is due for an MoT? This situation could come to an end soon though, as the Institute of Advanced Motorists suggests the development of a MoT reminder scheme. All too often busy trades people and small businesses forget or neglect the [...]

New appearance for MOT certificate

By |2015-11-13T21:36:37+00:00October 10th, 2011|MoTs, Van Law|

New-look MOT certificate from October 2011 FROM Monday 17 October 2011, when you get your van MOT'd there will be a new look to the MOT certificate. Instead of the traditional green and white form, MOT certificates will be printed on to a single side of plain A4 paper in black ink. Although the certificate will look different it is [...]

The law and vehicle maintenance

By |2015-11-13T21:43:30+00:00May 1st, 2008|Driving offences, Van Law|

Regular maintenance reduces running costsMaking sure that your vehicles are roadworthy is a legal requirement. Regular and correct maintenance also ensures the effective running of your fleet, and reduced costs over the full life of each vehicle. It is your responsibility to ensure that maintenance and repairs are scheduled and carried out to an acceptable standard. Vehicles should be serviced [...]

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