What you need to make your van work for you

If you lease your vans, why not lease your graphics?

By |2015-03-31T13:03:02+01:00March 31st, 2015|Spedian, Van Accessories, Van Signwriting|

Spedian SuperLite is removable and affordable which is great if the van is leased as it causes no damage IT is well known that business leasing is “on the up” as SMEs across the country are looking to lower their monthly outgoings and fix their costs. Where commercial vehicles are concerned, it is very often the case that [...]

Relay ready to run – Citroen has overhauled its range of specialist CVs

By |2015-02-17T12:10:50+00:00February 17th, 2015|Van Conversions, Van News|

‘Relay Ready to Run' is the new name for Citroën's successful range of Relay ready-bodied vehicles IT includes tippers, dropsides and Luton vans, which are available from stock via Citroën’s Business Centre network and other large Citroën dealers. The Relay Ready to Run range is included in the Citroën LCV price list and has a full 2 year [...]

Clarks launches new drive-away welfare conversion

By |2015-02-16T12:09:36+00:00February 16th, 2015|Van Accessories, Van Conversions, Van News|

New drive-away welfare conversion on a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter out on location IF you need your welfare van to provide messing facilities, then look no further than the latest off-the-peg conversion from Clarks Vehicle Conversions. At under £10,000, Clarks ain’t messing!

 The welfare conversion comes complete with standard messing facilities and a toilet plus a whole range of [...]

Top five van conversions

By |2014-12-05T13:40:59+00:00December 5th, 2014|Van Accessories, Van Conversions, Van News|

Virgin territory: Gone are the back street botch jobs. Laws on conversions are much tighter now Since the ‘Whole Vehicle Type Approval’ laws came into effect in April 2013, the van conversion market has changed considerably. Whole vehicle type approval Gone are the days of the “back street bodybuilder” fitting the longest dropside unit that they could get [...]

3D reflective graphics boost visibility of Network Rail vans

By |2014-11-24T17:03:18+00:00November 24th, 2014|Van Accessories, Van News, Van Signwriting|

1,100 new vans will be the first to benefit from a new Network Rail prismatic livery ABOUT 1,100 new vans being introduced to the Network Rail fleet over the next six months will be the first to feature the newly designed prismatic reflective livery that meets Chapter Eight of the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signs Manual for high [...]

ALD Automotive launches new Trade Van conversion solution

By |2015-09-15T16:32:12+01:00November 14th, 2014|Van Accessories, Van News, Van Racking|

ALD Automotive is launching its own range of Trade Vans – specially kitted out vans for the professional trades – similar in function to Renault’s Ready4Work range (pictured) which was launched at the CV Show 2014 THE leasing company ALD Automotive has launched its own version of a ‘Trade Van’ for those in the trades – electricians, plumbers, [...]

Bevan Group takes the pain out of transporting fragile glass panels.

By |2015-09-15T16:32:15+01:00October 7th, 2014|Van Accessories, Van News, Van Racking|

Bevan Group, the first company to secure EU accreditation for its external glass racking SPECIALIST vehicle body builder, the Bevan Group at Halesowen, has become the first company to secure EU accreditation for its external glass racking, or frails, fitted to panel vans. The breakthrough follows months of negotiation with VCA, the Department for Transport agency responsible for [...]

Northgate and Van Monster encourage creativity

By |2014-09-11T14:53:10+01:00September 11th, 2014|Van Signwriting|

Does your business have an innovative brand design? Northgate and Van Monster want to hear from you The search is on among businesses to find the best of brands which put their show on the road. Northgate Vehicle Hire and Van Monster are inviting businesses across the UK to showcase their creativity and enter the highly anticipated 2014 Vehicle Branding Awards. [...]

Ford Transit Custom turns campervan

By |2015-09-15T16:32:17+01:00August 28th, 2014|Van Conversions, Van News|

Ford Terrier Campervan - a new role for the Ford Transit Custom thanks to the Wellhouse Leisure conversion OK, so it’s not your standard van, but we thought you might like to see this: the Ford Terrier. It’s your normal Ford Transit Custom turned into a campervan by Wellhouse Leisure Looks smart too. Wellhouse Leisure is investing over [...]

New Invis-A-Rack pick-up racking from Auto Styling Truckman

By |2015-09-15T16:32:17+01:00August 12th, 2014|Van News, Van Racking|

Invis-A-Rack: great carrying solution for tradespeople driving pick-ups THERE'S a new cargo management system for pick-ups called Invis-A-Rack. It should be just perfect for trades - such as plumbers, builders, garden landscapers and joiners - that need to carry ladders or longer items. The Invis-A-Rack Cargo Management System features a retractable cab-level racking system which means trades can carry ladders, [...]

More conversions planned for new Vauxhall centre

By |2015-11-13T18:24:48+00:00June 30th, 2014|Van Conversions, Van News|

Vauxhall will soon be offering trade specific Vivaro vans, that are fully racked. VAUXHALL is setting up its own conversion centre at the firm’s Luton plant in Bedfordshire. And plans to expand the number of conversions the firm produces from its current 25,000 level. Among the new conversions slated are trade specific Vivaro vans that are fully racked [...]

Finance your racking and tools on top of your van

By |2015-09-15T16:32:20+01:00June 26th, 2014|Van News, Van Racking|

All this, ready for work, and under one monthly repayment scheme HERE's a great idea for trades people. Because everything is included in a monthly repayment, all the cost is off your balance sheet Hitachi Capital is to launch Trade Ready Solutions in a new partnership with Hitachi Power Tools. The new venture is aimed directly at trades [...]

Vehicle wraps: your imagination is the limit and they do the business

By |2017-06-12T11:51:20+01:00June 17th, 2014|Spedian, Van Accessories, Van Signwriting|

Spedian Superlight graphics in action. Let’s be honest, it’s no longer enough just to have the latest van on your fleet to make your business stand out against rivals. So, what can you do to make your mark in this cut-throat business climate? Get it wrapped, and no we’re not talking about a DJ and decks, but a [...]

Vans with ply-lining and sliding side doors achieve best price at resale

By |2015-11-13T21:18:12+00:00June 17th, 2014|Van Accessories, Van Racking|

BCA sells a great many vans through its Blackbushe site so it's well placed to know what commands bidders' attention LEADING car and van auctioneer BCA (British Car Auctions) is offering some very valuable advice to SMEs with business vans. The key is, knowing which features are worth paying for when it comes to resale value. The decisions [...]

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