Got a Ford Ranger? Get one of these utility tops

By |2013-01-31T21:30:00+00:00January 31st, 2013|Van Accessories, Van Conversions, Van News|

The Utility Top creates a vehicle with decent storage space, but still under 2m high. The large side access doors are said to be perfect for racking and storage systems TRUCKMAN's new Ford Ranger Utility Top was designed for utility companies’ and fire and rescue services’ off-road vehicles, but looks like a great addition for any user who [...]

What’s the law on safe loading?

By |2015-11-13T21:30:37+00:00January 31st, 2013|Van Law, Weights|

Driver should know the weight of their van, and the load limit - it's your responsibility ACCORDING to VOSA, vans are by far the worst offenders when it comes to overloading. The law on safe loading is enforced by random roadside checks and these show that 20% of vans are overweight. That compares with 7.5% of HGVs and [...]

Pothole epidemic ‘set to cause traffic congestion misery’

By |2013-01-30T09:02:27+00:00January 30th, 2013|Van News|

Potholes are created when moisture seeps into cracks in the road surface and freezes, cracking open when it freezes and expands DRIVERS should brace themselves for months of traffic misery as a decade of reliance on cheap and brittle road repair materials finally takes its toll says Potholes.co.uk, the Warranty Direct campaign website. Last week, the M32 near [...]

Could an all-electric van work for your business?

By |2013-01-30T08:42:56+00:00January 30th, 2013|Van News|

The 100% electric Nissan e-NV200's driving and performance characteristics have drawn positive comments NISSAN’S all-electric e-NV200 has been given a thumbs-up by leasing firms as well as companies running van fleets after they drove the vehicle during a two-day trip to the manufacturer’s plant in Barcelona. Representatives from five leasing companies, six major fleet operators and three used [...]

New Mercedes Citan prices from £13,095 – with business friendly finance packages

By |2013-01-29T15:09:14+00:00January 29th, 2013|Van News|

The Citan can be purchased using a number of finance packages MERCEDES-BENZ’s new Citan went on sale this month priced from £13,095 (ex-VAT) for the 108 CDI Compact model up to £17,545 for the 111CDI Extra Long five-seat Dualiner crew cab. The Citan, Mercedes' first foray into the small van market, comes in three lengths – Compact, Long [...]

Can telematics make it easier and cheaper to manage your business vans?

By |2015-11-13T21:06:20+00:00January 27th, 2013|CV Show, Tacographs|

Telematics sytems hook up with GPS and wireless communications so you can keep track of your business vans MANAGING your business van fleet is important. But is it your top priority? Probably not. Running a small business pulls you in lots of directions. So you’re unlikely to devote more time to fleet management than is strictly necessary. But [...]

British bodybuilders out in force at CV Show 2013

By |2013-01-27T20:26:02+00:00January 27th, 2013|CV Show, Van News|

Not since the CV Bodybuilder Show in 1994 has there been an opportunity to compare such a wide range of bodywork and trailers under one roof UK bodybuilders will turn out in force to display the widest range of bodywork and trailers seen under one roof since 1994 at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in April. All companies [...]

Used van values rise

By |2013-01-27T19:11:04+00:00January 27th, 2013|Van News|

Is this the right time to trade in your old van? Used values continue to rise in a general shortage of stock, exaggerated in December by the short trading month.

Welsh farmer’s winning ways bag a prize Isuzu D-Max pick-up

By |2013-01-22T20:38:16+00:00January 22nd, 2013|Van News|

Dilwyn Owen's new pick-up is equipped with a high level of standard features, including leather steering wheel with cruise control, keyless entry and air conditioning AN Anglesey farmer has won an Isuzu D-Max Yukon pick-up in a competition run by the Welsh language farming reality show, Fferm Ffactor. Dilwyn Owen won the £22,399 D-Max Yukon which pitched 10 [...]

What van can I drive on my driving licence?

By |2016-12-19T11:18:07+00:00January 22nd, 2013|Driving licences, Van Law|

Can you drive that van?   WHAT van you can drive depends on the type of licence for the vehicle you are driving. Get it wrong and you risk a fine, penalty points on your driving licence, or even disqualification. In addition you are likely to invalidate the van's insurance, and employers can get into serious trouble. Not [...]

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