LCV expert’s advice for van drivers during the cost-of-living crisis

By |2023-02-14T09:20:54+00:00February 14th, 2023|Van Advice, Van management, Van News|

Life on the road can be expensive. Fuel prices continue to fluctuate; the average cost of coffee has increased by 22%, the average speeding fine by 50%, and the rollout of charges from Clean Air Zones are ongoing. This can make budgeting difficult and leave you feeling exposed until the next paycheck comes in. Even when businesses cover the cost of fuel – the cost of everyday essentials is mounting.

Supply problems create leasing issues

By |2022-10-19T10:43:29+01:00October 19th, 2022|Contract Hire, Van Advice, Van Finance, Van News|

Leasing companies are facing supply issues but it is important not to mislead customers on delivery times, and if the vehicle is not going to be in stock in time it may be possible to switch to another van of similar spec which is in stock - although it must be pointed out that there could be a significant increase in the monthly payment significantly. 

13 techniques to keep your fuel bill low

By |2017-09-22T16:27:33+01:00September 22nd, 2017|Driving advice, Guest blog, Van Advice|

IF your business involves a lot of driving, you’ll know just how infuriating it can be to see your various costs totted up at the end of the month. Between purchase costs and repairs, insurance, tax, and your fuel bill, it’s expensive to keep a van on the road. Chances are, you’re also feeling a little guilty about the toll [...]

Small fleet firms neglect essential van inspections

By |2017-03-07T10:35:15+00:00March 7th, 2017|Roof Racks & Ladders, Van Advice, Van Law, Van management|

SMALL van fleet owners often neglect essential van inspections and should do more to ensure their vans are regularly inspected during their operating life. We already know that heavy vans are the worst for failing the MOT test, and this failure to conduct regular risk assessments is a real duty of care issue, reckons Gain Solutions. A decade on since [...]

Safe loading: how to do it the right way

By |2017-02-10T11:17:00+00:00February 10th, 2017|Van Advice|

SAFE loading: the temptation to carry some more bricks or another couple of bags of cement - along with the rest of the clobber in your van - is understandable. But are you carrying too much? Are you overloading your van? Can it really carry all that weight safely? Spotting an overloaded van isn’t difficult and agencies are becoming more aware [...]

Know and respect your AdBlue to avoid grinding to a halt

By |2015-10-30T09:15:53+00:00October 29th, 2015|Van Advice, Van News|

THINK that AdBlue is just a diesel fuel additive put in when your vehicle is serviced? Well, you’re wrong. If your vehicle is Euro 6 compliant, it is a necessary fluid which is used with the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to reduce the exhaust emissions. How does it work? you might ask. Well basically, what AdBlue does is converts more [...]

Tuned for efficiency – you know it makes sense

By |2016-03-16T16:32:35+00:00May 22nd, 2015|Van Advice|

  Share the big fleets’ benefits Viezu’ s fuel economy tuning services are used by the largest fleets on the road every day - British Telecom, HomeServe, Thames Water, National Grid – and if the big operators appreciate the benefits after doing their homework and checking out benefits and return on investment, so too should the smaller user. Steve Watson, [...]

Why compromising on van leasing customer service is a risky business

By |2015-11-13T18:17:59+00:00April 15th, 2015|Leasewell, Van Advice|

There are lots of companies offering lots of deals in the competitive leasing market LEASING is a competitive market – whether you are looking for a company van or car, there are lots of companies offering deals on the internet. All of them will be different and it can be difficult to decide who to deal with. Of [...]

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