When is a van not a commercial vehicle?

By |2013-08-06T17:12:16+01:00August 6th, 2013|Editor's blog, Industry articles, Van Tax|

HMRC makes exceptions for car-derived vans - and SsangYong has requested that the Korando CSX Commercial joins the listed IT’S a good question, although HMRC is unequivocal: if it has a payload of one tonne then it’s a commercial vehicle. However, there is a BUT. HMRC recognises this ‘but’ and has a list of exceptions –these include car-derived [...]

Constant takes on heavyweight help

By |2012-11-08T14:08:06+00:00November 8th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON WHEN your business is in architectural ironmongery, sometimes you need some heavyweight help. And that's what Constant required. A 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter had been doing the job but the company needed more payload capacity, so Constant stepped up to a 7.5-tonne model. The 7.5-tonne Canter has a strong, lightweight chassis, which allows market-leading payload potential. [...]

Size it up: common sizes and weights

By |2016-11-22T18:09:28+00:00August 15th, 2012|Van Types, What van should I buy?|

WHAT van is right for you? Two things: size and weight. When you’re choosing a van, make sure it’s big and strong enough to handle your typical cargo. Check the width, length and height of the van’s cargo hold. Check its maximum payload. And if you tow, check its maximum trailer weight. Then ensure the van meets your cargo needs. [...]

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