What you need to make your van work for you

Email addresses can cost business for van drivers

By |2017-11-15T15:46:49+00:00November 15th, 2017|Van News, Van Signwriting|

HARD-working van drivers are being warned that using generic email addresses can cost business by proving an unprofessional turn-off. Thousands of small British business are still using generic web based email accounts on their liveried vans because they fail to understand how easy and inexpensive it is to set up a web domain. Now van leasing giant LeaseVan.co.uk has warned drivers they [...]

Powering up the van for multitude of tasks

By |2017-11-13T16:59:53+00:00November 13th, 2017|Van Accessories, Van Conversions|

WHEN leasing a van, it’s worth considering the optional extras that the lease hire company offers – including on-vehicle power. Paul Smith, commercial manager at Winton, explains the benefits of powering up the van for a multitude of tasks. When a business owner takes out a van lease agreement, it’s worth reviewing the optional extras on offer - including on-vehicle [...]

Guide to van street food vending

By |2017-09-18T18:11:41+01:00September 18th, 2017|Van Conversions, Van News|

SELLING street food from vans has become incredibly popular over the past few years, with the market being flooded with vendors of all shapes and sizes. Van Monster,  the UK’s largest used van retailer, part of Northgate plc, has some tips on street food vending to help businesses wanting to get involved in this revolution. The popularity of street food The numbers definitely [...]

Big vans market hotting up for Christmas

By |2017-09-14T15:20:05+01:00September 14th, 2017|Used Vans, Van News|

SHOREHAM Vehicle Auctions (SVA) reports the 3.5T big vans market hotting up for Christmas, ready for an expected boom in online retail sales. Following two recent 80% conversion sales, any make or model of 3.5 tonne used van has been selling quickly and for solid prices with buyers hoping to get stock under their belt prior to companies increasing delivery [...]

Get your conversion factory approved as Ford launches Qualified Vehicle Modifier programme

By |2017-09-01T10:45:45+01:00September 1st, 2017|Van Conversions, Van News|

New Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier scheme accredits converters modifying Ford vehicles These factory approved conversions offer  peace of mind that matches Ford’s own warranty in terms of mileage and duration Converters must also have adequate liability insurance First seven converters named as Ford launches  Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier programme A FORD Transit is a great van. We know that. But [...]

Isuzu adds Raptor bed-liner coating to D-Max accessories

By |2017-08-02T14:31:52+01:00August 2nd, 2017|Van Accessories, Van News|

HARD-WORKING owners of the Isuzu D-Max pick-up who want to protect their load area from scratches and damage from awkward loads will be pleased to hear that the company are offering the Raptor bed-liner coating as an approved accessory. Usually customers only have the choice of ABS plastic load liners, but Isuzu wanted a tougher option to fit in with [...]

Volkswagen Recognised Converters list goes live

By |2017-07-24T14:18:56+01:00July 24th, 2017|Van Conversions, Van News|

New converter recognition programme backs up ‘Working with You’ promise Range of conversion products offered will be of the highest standards Programme currently covers Recognised Converters ranging from minibus to breakdown truck, dropsides to access platforms and more One-stop-shop, single invoice, warranty and peace of mind assured THE new Volkswagen Recognised Converters list is now fully live, underpinning the brand’s [...]

Tips for signwriting your van

By |2017-07-11T16:29:39+01:00July 11th, 2017|Van News, Van Signwriting|

Signwriting your van: Should you design it yourself? We’d always get a professional to design the signwriting for your van. They will have the experience of doing this sort of work before - in the quickest time!  However, always make sure you get a fixed quote in writing and ask to see other vans they’ve worked on. Before you even [...]

CD Auction Group expands with new LCV Centre

By |2017-06-07T10:08:45+01:00June 7th, 2017|Used Vans, Van News|

CD AUCTION Group has expanded its operation in Corby with the opening of a new light commercial vehicle remarketing centre. The online auction company is one of very few remarketing centres in the UK that can accept vehicles on a 24/7 basis, making it convenient for vendors to deliver cars and commercial vehicles for fleet management, refurbishment or auction. Andy Brown, [...]

Dyno-Rod vans action success story for CVM Group

By |2017-06-05T15:39:41+01:00June 5th, 2017|Van Conversions, Van Lease, Van News, Van Racking|

It started with one van for a Dyno-Rod franchisee and five years on she has supplied more than 120 vans plus cars for directors and managers THERE'S no disputing that Dyno-Rod vans are distinctive in their fluorescent red that shouts 'action' - and those Dyno-Rod vans are an action success story for Hampshire-based CVM Group which supplies many of them. That [...]

Eight new Truckman hardtops for Isuzu D-Max launched

By |2017-05-15T13:02:13+01:00May 15th, 2017|Van Accessories, Van News|

EIGHT new Truckman hardtops for Isuzu D-Max are revealed to coincide with the launch of the new pick-up, which made its UK debut at the recent Commercial Vehicle Show. The Isuzu-approved commercial and luxury canopies provide practical, stylish and robust highly-secure storage solutions. Among the range are versions of Truckman’s popular GLS and S-Series luxury tops and the hardworking Classic and Utility [...]

Fiat Professional approved body conversion programme scheduled

By |2017-05-11T13:21:00+01:00May 8th, 2017|Van Conversions, Van News|

FOLLOWING rivals such as Citroen, Peugeot and Renault, the new UK head of commercial vehicles at Fiat Professional Richard Chamberlin has confirmed that it will launch its own Fiat Professional approved body conversion programme. The as yet unnamed programme, which will be launched by quarter 3, will offer more choice than the tippers and dropsides currently available he said in [...]

Vauxhall concept van duo celebrate superbike race partnership

By |2017-04-05T09:26:15+01:00April 4th, 2017|Van News, Van Racking|

A VAUXHALL concept van duo - its first in over a decade - has been unveiled to celebrate Vauxhall’s commercial vehicle partnership for the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship (BSB). Debuting at the first BSB race of the season last weekend at Donington Park, the Vivaro Race Van Concept and the Movano Race Van Concept will be on display at all [...]

Fleet Alliance lease vans get new lightweight plylining to help improve payload and fuel economy

By |2017-04-25T11:45:00+01:00March 27th, 2017|Van Accessories, Van News, Weights|

Benefits of Finesse Poly-line It’s lighter than plywood lining which means you get an increased payload and improved fuel economy and; It can be CNC (computer numerical control) machined meaning the lining will fit your van exactly Read more about Finesse Poly-line here IF you lease a van through award-winning company Fleet Alliance take a look in the back. Because your [...]

vGroup helps vans lose weight with a new vehicle lining solution

By |2017-03-23T14:05:39+00:00March 23rd, 2017|Van Accessories, Van Law, Van News, Weights|

What will it cost? Vauxhall Combo - CDV - Category 1 - £124+VAT Short Wheel Based VW Transporter - Medium Van - Category 2 - £159+VAT Long Wheel Based VW Transporter - Large Van - Category 3 - £190+VAT L1 Movano - Medium Van - Category 2 - £159+VAT L2 Movano - Large Van - Category 3 - £190+VAT L3 [...]

Go to Top