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Size it up: common sizes and weights

By |2016-11-22T18:09:28+00:00August 15th, 2012|Van Types, What van should I buy?|

WHAT van is right for you? Two things: size and weight. When you’re choosing a van, make sure it’s big and strong enough to handle your typical cargo. Check the width, length and height of the van’s cargo hold. Check its maximum payload. And if you tow, check its maximum trailer weight. Then ensure the van meets your cargo needs. [...]

Citroën packs extras for enterprising van drivers

By |2012-08-15T14:36:54+01:00August 15th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON If the idea of driving a van with enhanced safety, driver comfort and communications appeals, Citroën is extending the availability of its Enterprise van range from this month. Optional Enterprise Packs are now are available on Berlingo LX, Berlingo XTR+, while Relay and Dispatch panels vans will get the pack options from September and October. [...]

There’s nothing scary about Van Monster website

By |2016-03-23T16:42:58+00:00August 13th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Business van buyers can search for vehicles by make, model, type, price and location Looking for a used van in The North, Midlands or west Scotland? Then commercial vehicle retailer Van Monster has launched a new website aimed at local businesses in need of secondhand vehicles at ‘competitive prices’. The recently launched website www.vanmonster.com offers a [...]

Fiat Professional extends hi-spec Tecnico treatment

By |2012-08-10T19:01:29+01:00August 10th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON If you’re in the market for a van with high-specification equipment, Fiat Professional has extended the availability of its Tecnico special series, which it launched earlier in 2012 on the Ducato 35 Van 2.3 Litre 130 MultiJet II LWB HR (L3H2). According to the company, the Tecnico series has been extremely well received by customers. [...]

Fancy a new Renault van for free?

By |2012-08-09T17:17:02+01:00August 9th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON How do you fancy a brand new Renault van – for free? Well, here's your chance – Renault UK has teamed up with Screwfix and national newspaper the Daily Star to find Britain's Top Tradesman 2012. Whoever wins the 2012 competition will be entitled to select a van up to an on-the-road value of £27,000 from [...]

Used light commercial vehicle market is in good shape, says Manheim

By |2012-08-09T14:59:55+01:00August 9th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON The UK used market for vans is still is buoyant despite the ravages of recession, according to Manheim, the world’s largest automotive auction business. Figures from the company’s latest market analysis show that while the average value of vans dropped by £220 (or 5%) compared with June 2012 prices, the average resale price of vans [...]

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter checks in with Hilton Rental

By |2015-11-13T18:53:30+00:00August 1st, 2012|Daily Rental, Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Hertfordshire entrepreneur Peter Hilton has recently added a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to his Hilton Rental fleet line-up. His new rental-company venture offers a range of hire vehicles including budget, prestige, sports, 4x4s and wedding cars, as well as campervans and minibuses. The 313CDI long-wheelbase Sprinter is the most recent addition to the Bishop Stortford company’s fleet. Vehicle [...]

Telematics insurance tie-up could help business van managers improve safety and cut costs

By |2015-11-13T21:02:56+00:00July 31st, 2012|Telematics, Van Insurance|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Van operators could reduce risks to vehicles and drivers and potentially cut business van insurance costs, thanks to co-operation between telematics provider Quartix and Towergate Insurance. The companies have joined forces on Towergate’s Fleetcare+ product. Quartix offers advanced driver behaviour reporting with both its InfoPlus and Corporate packages, along with a range of online vehicle [...]

Leasing companies beef up business van teams

By |2015-11-13T18:55:45+00:00July 12th, 2012|Van News|

Story: RALPH MORTON If your business runs several vans, expect a few phone calls from the leasing companies. Because they’re getting ready for a bit of van expansion. The UK’s biggest contract hire company, Lex Autolease, has just promoted Marcus Puddy to commercial vehicle director while it’s actively hiring a senior commercial vehicle consultant, and two commercial vehicle [...]

Van man turns company car boss

By |2019-02-22T10:54:42+00:00July 10th, 2012|Citroen, Van News|

Martin Hammill, Citroen's new fleet boss Story: RALPH MORTON Citroen's man at the commercial vehicle wheel will be delivering a new message from today (09 July, 2012). Martin Hamill puts on his best suit and tie to become fleet director at Citroen. The former head of commercial vehicles & business sector is taking over the fleet director hot [...]

Toyota Hiace road test – new engines boost performance and economy

By |2008-10-31T09:17:07+00:00October 31st, 2008|Toyota, Van Reviews, Van Tests|

There are more modern rivals, but the Hiace drives well, is very well made, and its long, relatively narrow load area still make it is strong contender Toyota Hiace 300 D-4D 120 LWB What is it Long-wheelbase version of Toyota’s long-running Hiace panel van. But now with cleaner and more powerful engines and a restyled front-end with more [...]

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