Letting the air out of your tyres does nothing for grip in winter IF you've been around for a few years, you've probably heard a few tales about how to reducing tyre pressures in winter gives better grip. A big mistake, according to Steve Clarke at the Fuelcard People. He said: “There is a long-held view that reducing [...]
Remember 2008 when nobody was buying anything? That's why there are so few used vans now THERE'S more good news for anyone with used vans to sell this week, with the announcement of record used van values from Manheim Auctions. It all dates back to the dark days of 2008 and 2009 when the number of new vans [...]
Telematics can help van operators manage congestion as just one tool in improving efficiency THERE can't be many van operators out there at present who don't want to cut their costs, despite the Government's assertion that the economy is on the up. One way of keeping an eye on your van operation is by installing a telematics system [...]
The lack of good second hand stock is driving up prices MORE good news on the used van values front this month, as auction house BCA announces November’s average value was one of the highest since it began reporting in 2005. This was in spite of a small dip in overall average values - due to the high [...]
Mark Lashley will manage the Northgate van rental branch in Charlton NORTHGATE is busy increasing its presence in the south of England of late – and as part of that expansion, the firm has just opened a branch in Charlton, the fifth in outer London in 12 months. The branch hopes to pick up business in Charlton, Blackheath, [...]
The ongoing boom in truck sales extends to Cornwall as Isuzu truck dealer T Harvey & Sons sees a record year THIS year has proved a great success for Isuzu truck dealer T Harvey & Sons Ltd. The firm has sold 118 new vehicles so far this year, up from 108 in the same period last year. The [...]
Everyone knows about the ban and the fine, but the long term employment consequences of a drink and drive conviction can be catastrophic IT'S that time of year again when most of us forget about the true meaning of Christmas and spend a couple of weeks over-indulging in food and drink. over a million people work in jobs [...]
A survey by TomTom shows van insurance premiums on the rise - and operators are partly to blame If your insurance premiums have risen this year, take a crumb of comfort from the fact that your rivals have probably suffered the same fate. 24% of van operators admitted they don't know the requirements for managing road risk According [...]
Of all the manufacturers, Fiat has seen the biggest rise in sales while Ford stills tops the list THE inexorable rise in van sales continued in November, with sales of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight rocketing by 19.4%. Figures for the year to date are up 11.7%. Ford stayed at Number 1 slot, as it [...]
While getting of the tax disc has grabbed all the attention, van users should look a little deeper into the Autumn Statement AMONG the good and bad news in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget was buried a nugget which most people seem to have missed – benefit in kind and the fuel benefit charge on van drivers will be [...]
RAM Tracking has surveyed its 3000 customers and come up with some surprising results for efficiency improvements THE Government may be talking up the economy at present but from where we sit, we still see a lot of firms struggling to make ends meet. If you're one of them and we told you that you could save 23% [...]
Solent Rib Charter uses a small fleet of Toyota Hilux pick-ups to tow its charter fleet around the country to different launch sites. The Truckman hardtop provides the secure storage needed SO much stuff is made in China these days that it's good to see a hard-working British manufacturer doing well. West Midlands-based Auto Styling Truckman, a manufacturer [...]
The Citan is a re-engineered Renault Kangoo, so what has Mercedes magic done for the compact little van?
Ford has hit its 10,000 sales target a month early with the new Transit Custom - helped by booming van sales across the board THE new Ford Transit Custom has been getting rave reviews since it was launched last year – including the title International Van of the Year 2013. And it's an accolade that's well deserved in [...]
The VW Engineered to Go range has been extended with dropsiders and tippers based on the VW Crafter now available off-the-shelf from VW dealers IF you're after a builder's truck with a tipper or dropsides, there are several to choose from, but it's important nowadays with the new EU Type Approval rules in place that you buy them [...]
