Number of vans on British roads at all-time high

By |2023-09-14T10:52:23+01:00September 15th, 2023|Van News|

While the number of new vans being registered has recently begun to pick up, interrogation of government data suggests that the record number of vans is due in part to older vans staying on the road longer than ever before, rather than a proliferation of new LCVs. The average age of LCVs is at an all-time high at 8.9 years, compared to 7.7 in 2012 - a 15.6% increase in 10 years.

Direct Line offers tracking app to cut van insurance rates

By |2015-09-15T16:34:49+01:00April 22nd, 2014|Van News|

Trades people are travelling ever further for business, with builders topping the chart - and that means higher van insurance rates UK van drivers are spending more time on the road – which in turn means a hike in van insurance costs But Direct Line for Business believes its DrivePlus Van telematics app can fight back thanks to [...]

Eating at the wheel as bad as texting, says road safety charity

By |2015-09-15T16:35:02+01:00February 27th, 2014|Van News|

Eating at the wheel is another driver distraction to be avoided BUSINESS is never better than when you're busy. But are there times when you've been so busy that you've eaten your meals on the fly while driving? Bad idea, according to road safety charity Brake. A 2012 study by Leeds University suggests eating which involves unwrapping food [...]

‘A-Team’ van named UK’s favourite

By |2015-09-15T16:35:11+01:00January 31st, 2014|Van News|

Remember the A-Team? If so you'll remember the van THE iconic GMC Vandura used by TV soldiers of fortune the A-Team has been named as the UK’s favourite van. According to a new survey, the iconic black and metallic grey vehicle with its characteristic red stripe edged out the Mean Machine of meddling kids the Scooby-Doo bunch, while [...]

Save on insurance with DrivePlus Van free phone app

By |2015-09-15T16:35:11+01:00January 28th, 2014|Van News|

The DrivePlus Van app allows van drivers to monitor their own driving habits - and cut insurance rates as they improve VAN drivers could save money in future – by getting their phones to spy on their on-the-road performance. A new telematics App from Direct Line for Business (DL4B) monitors driving behaviour, with the potential reward a discount [...]

Thieves target vans for high-tech gear

By |2015-11-13T21:24:27+00:00October 7th, 2013|Van Insurance|

Vans are increasingly packed with hi-tech kit, and owners are often adding to that with laptops and even games consoles. Thieves love them - but are they all insured? THEFT from vans has always been a problem for tradespeople, with tools and other equipment traditionally the main targets for low-life thieving oiks. But with so many high-tech businesses [...]

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