The Isuzu D-Max has seen a real boost in sales - helped by its 5-year/125,000 mile warranty WHEN Isuzu ditched the ageing Rodeo 4x4 pick-up in 2012 and replaced it with the new Isuzu D-Max, bosses at the firm told us that they were aiming for the No1 slot in the sector. While the D-Max hasn't quite make [...]
Stephen Branch will oversee Northgate's expansion plans NORTHGATE is probably the best known van rental firm in the UK at present – and it plans to get ever better known among in the coming year. To oversee its expansion, Northgate has appointed Stephen Branch as UK operations director. Previously working as regional operations manager, Stephen was responsible for [...]
The VW Crafter sits in a highly competitive sector. How does it stack up against the likes of the Transit and Vauxhall's venerable Movano?
In spite of all the hoo-hah, only 1000 electric vans were sold in the UK last year. Now a group of concerned organisations has come up with recommendations to improve on this THE take-up of electric vans in the UK so far has been, shall we say, less than spectacular. Despite the Government piling hundreds of millions of [...]
Yes it sounds dull, but preparing your vans and premises for bad weather can literally be the difference between staying in business and going bust ARE your vans and your business premises ready for a cold snap? We shouldn't need to tell you all how important it is to prepare your vehicles for winter. After all if you [...]
The Nissan NV400 shares a platform with the Vauxhall Movano and Renault Master - and it makes a great value buy at around 12 months old IF you are thinking of buying used vans, how to do make your decision about which manufacturer to go for? If you simply buy whatever is going cheap, then you may be [...]
A survey by Halfords Autocentres shows widespread ignorance about how to keep tyres in check HOW often do you check your tyre pressures? And when you do, do you use a proper pressure device? Well, if your idea of a tyre pressure check is a good kick and a wobble, then you are in good – if misguided [...]
The bold new grille is to please the American market where the the Transit will be sold for the first time SPRING 2014 sees the launch of the millennium – the arrival of a new Ford Transit that is completely different from the nuts and bolts upwards. Here at Business Vans we are already signed up for the [...]
BlueEFFICIENCY versions of the new Mercedes Sprinter can return up to 44.4mpg - not so shabby for a 3.5 tonner FUEL economy is usually a big consideration for anyone buying new vans nowadays and the parsimonious way that the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter drinks diesel swung the bosses at Stone Hardy to the 3-pointed star. The firm is a [...]
Use the Radioplayer app on your phone with Ford's SYNC system and you can voice control your radio as you drive ANYONE driving a Ford van who has a penchant for hi-tech fangle-danglery will be delighted with the news that the lads at the blue oval have teamed up with online listening hub Radioplayer to enable drivers to [...]
The RAC is being called to breakdowns related to diesel waxing in cold weather IF your van breaks down this winter it may well be because you haven't bothered to prepare it for the cold weather. On the other hand, according to the RAC, it could be as a result of a problem with diesel fuel. The problem [...]
The FTA's Van Excellence Scheme was initiated to help van operators improve their management IF YOU haven't heard of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Van Excellence programme then it's about time you did in our opinion! VOSA has made it clear that it's identified non-compliant van operators and that they will be making targeted stops Van Excellence was [...]
Buying your used van from an approved dealer can greatly reduce the risks IN THE words of a certain supermarket – “every penny counts”; a phrase that's as relevant as ever as many continue to struggle through what has been an incredibly difficult economic climate. So, how can van fleet operators realistically and effectively cut costs? Mark [...]
If your business needs to you to get onto rough ground with the sort of load only a 3.5 tonner can take, you need to know about the Movano 4x4.
With service intervals as much as 20,000 miles, getting a proper once over for your vans before winter really sets in makes sense IF you don't trust yourself or your drivers to prepare their vans for winter, then how about taking them down to your nearest ATS Euromaster centre? Our new seasonal checks help to protect against unexpected [...]
