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Business Van of the Year Awards 2018

By |2019-02-22T10:54:09+00:00October 13th, 2017|Business Van Of The Year, Van News|

VANS. All of a sudden we’ve got lots and lots of great new vans and pick-ups. And some fantastic market offers to buy and to lease vans. The Business Van of the Year Awards 2018 sponsored by Vansdirect will bring out the best. Vansdirect knows the business, as the Best Van Leasing Broker in the 2017 Leasing Broker Federation Awards. [...]

ALD has cut Cape van fleet costs by 30% with switch to contract hire

By |2017-10-10T11:56:50+01:00October 10th, 2017|Van News|

ALD has cut Cape van fleet costs by 30% by moving approximately 75% of its 400-strong LCV fleet from daily rental to a contract hire solution. At the same same its confidence in ALD Automotive is reflected by renewing ALD’s position as sole supplier for the company’s 200 company cars. ALD has worked with Cape plc - an international provider [...]

Improve the security of your van

By |2017-10-06T15:56:25+01:00October 6th, 2017|Guest blog, Van News, Van Security|

LIGHT commercial vehicle ownership has improved vastly in the last 10 years, with the changing trends towards home comforts and a soaring demand for same-day delivery in the home shopping market but it's essential to ensure the security of your van. LCV’s are comparatively diverse to Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and the features that come with these vehicles are more [...]

Toyota Hilux passes JCB’s quarries test

By |2017-10-04T12:44:14+01:00October 4th, 2017|Van News|

WHEN the going gets tough - but Toyota Hilux passes JCB's quarries test resulting in a fleet order bringing together two names with a global reputation for innovation, quality and toughness. JCB, a world leader in equipment for construction and agriculture, has chosen the Hilux as the best vehicle to carry out multiple duties at its UK sites. The company, [...]

Vansdirect has launched a new website

By |2022-05-19T09:21:29+01:00October 3rd, 2017|Van News|

VANSDIRECT has launched a new website, fully responsive and offering a host of additional benefits to customers of the Best Van Leasing Broker in the 2016 Leasing Broker Federation Awards. Benefits to customers on the new site, found at vansdirect.co.uk, include: Colin Parnell receives the Best Van Broker Award Fully responsive to all mobile devices Enhanced clarity on all [...]

New Crafter insurance costs will drop thanks to AEB

By |2017-10-03T13:32:48+01:00October 2nd, 2017|Van News|

New VW Crafter safety advance All Crafters fitted with latest autonomous braking systems since June City Emergency Braking and Front Assist now standard on all Volkswagen vans Thatcham Research brings insurance group drop ‘Trailblazing’ move means fewer accidents and lower costs for operators NEW Crafter insurance costs will drop, with ratings reduced by up to four groups, thanks to the standard [...]

New Nissan e-NV200: now longer range, goes 62 miles further

By |2018-04-07T10:38:49+01:00October 2nd, 2017|Van News|

New Nissan e-NV200 Turn your white van green with new e-NV200 More range: over 170 miles on a charge See your operating costs drop No more diesel issues for central London No worries about the T-charge starting October 23 IF you’re in the trades or run a small business van fleet, then this is your chance to save some money [...]

LDV V80 High Roof LWB first drive: A welcome return

By |2017-09-29T10:48:59+01:00September 29th, 2017|LDV, Van Chooser, Van Reviews|

What is it? LDV by name, Maxus by nature, SAIC’s attempt to get this previously British brand back on the road with the V80 has been welcomed as we focus on the LDV V80 High Roof LWB. There’s a bright, and very technologically exciting, future ahead for the brand and Harris Group, as SAIC’s UK and Ireland distributor, is in the [...]

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 [...]

SolarFrame selects VW fleet for conservatory installers

By |2017-09-22T11:23:09+01:00September 22nd, 2017|Van News|

SolarFrame order Volkswagen vans chosen for quality and reliability 8 Crafter and 5 Caddy vans selected for flexible load areas Vans will support SolarFrame’s conservatory installation service New vehicles supplied by JCT600 Volkswagen Van Centre, Sheffield SOLARFRAME Direct  has taken delivery of eight new Crafter panel vans and five Caddy panel vans as SolarFrame selects VW for its conservatory installers. [...]

Energy giant’s smart installer choice is 500-van Transit Custom fleet

By |2017-09-22T10:31:17+01:00September 22nd, 2017|Van News|

500-van Transit Custom fleet order Energy giant SSE to take delivery of 507 Transit Customs Mobile workshop facilities for smart meter installation teams ENERGY supplier SSE has switched on to Ford for its army of smart meter installers, with a specially equipped 500-van Transit Custom fleet being delivered. The first of the strikingly liveried Transit Customs are already hitting the [...]

Know how to pass your driving test in the first attempt

By |2020-03-23T17:10:14+00:00September 21st, 2017|Archive|

OBTAINING that driver’s licence is an utterly exhilarating feeling. It is a milestone in life and offers you the ability to have so much freedom and independence. The key to pass your driving test in the first attempt is to be ready and well prepared. Let’s have a look at some of the important points that you need to keep in mind [...]

Transporter Edition models launched for touch of class

By |2017-09-19T11:06:42+01:00September 19th, 2017|Van News|

New Transporter Edition models Panel van and kombi  Short wheelbase, low roof form only Features include Discover Media Navigation system and reversing camera Available with advanced 2.0 TDI engines with outputs of 150PS and 204PS Panel van from £28,990 (RRP basic ex VAT); kombi from £30,620 THE sixth-generation Volkswagen Transporter rises to a new level with the introduction of an [...]

Personal and business fleet van leasing market surges

By |2017-09-19T10:35:29+01:00September 19th, 2017|Van News|

MORE of you are leasing your own vans, contributing to a 36% personal leasing rise driving the market, while business fleet van leasing surged by nearly 15% to more than a third of a million vans. The personal contract hire (PCH) increase has had a key role in seeing the total business fleet leasing market for cars and vans growing [...]

Guide to van street food vending

By |2017-09-18T18:11:41+01:00September 18th, 2017|Van Conversions, Van News|

SELLING street food from vans has become incredibly popular over the past few years, with the market being flooded with vendors of all shapes and sizes. Van Monster,  the UK’s largest used van retailer, part of Northgate plc, has some tips on street food vending to help businesses wanting to get involved in this revolution. The popularity of street food The numbers definitely [...]

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