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Steeplejacks climb higher with Ctrack

By Ralph Morton|2015-09-15T16:32:16+01:00September 25th, 2014|Van News|

Bailey International Steeplejacks at work - new Ctrack telematics of the company's vans has helped improve the companies their A VEHICLE tracking systems company has completed its tallest order and topped it off with significant savings for the business involved. Bailey International Steeplejacks, who work on industrial chimneys and tall structures, has awarded a contract extension to Ctrack for the [...]

How new tax requirements will affect buying and selling vans

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-23T09:00:42+01:00September 23rd, 2014|Van Law, Van News|

Tax discs will be be no more after October 1, make sure you stay legal! FROM Wednesday 1 October 2014, paper tax discs will no longer have to be displayed in a vehicle and an electronic road tax database will hold the details of the registered keepers who have paid and those who haven’t. If there is an [...]

Vauxhall reveals Vivaro Combi

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-15T16:32:17+01:00September 22nd, 2014|Van News|

New Vauxhall Vivaro Combi will be launched at the Hannover Show this week VAUXHALL has announced that a new Combi version of the Vivaro, will be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover this week. The second generation of the best-selling van will be unveiled on Vauxhall sister Opel stand and offers considerably more space and additional [...]

From loco to local Darlington carries off new title

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-22T12:27:57+01:00September 22nd, 2014|Van News|

More vans are being registered than ever, but it's Darlington that has come tops The one time hub of the Victorian steam industry, Darlington is now the centre for Britain’s van businesses. Department of Transport data studied by Direct Line for Business (DL4B) reveals the North East town is Britain’s van capital, with the highest concentration of new [...]

Mitsubishi Outlander the new choice for urban deliveries.

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-19T15:36:13+01:00September 19th, 2014|Van News|

Commercial Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV qualifies for the Governments 20% plug-in van grant FOLLOWING the highly successful launch of the plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander passenger SUV earlier this year, the Outlander GX3h 4Work has appeared. Designed for tough commercial assignments, the Mitsubishi Outlander GX3h 4Work inherits the high specification cabin refinement of the passenger Outlander PHEV and the same game [...]

Ogilvie celebrates 60th anniversary with 40 new Transits

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-18T11:55:54+01:00September 18th, 2014|Van News|

Ogilvie has celebrated it 60th anniversary, by taking delivery of 40 Transit Custom models Scottish-based Ogilvie Group has renewed its links with Ford and taken delivery of 40 Transit Custom models as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. Ogilvie Group started life in the construction industry and an on-going diversification strategy has seen the Stirling-headquartered company transformed into an organisation [...]

Ogilvie Group marks Model T milestone

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-18T11:17:30+01:00September 18th, 2014|Van News|

Duncan Ogilvie with the restored Model T and one of the new fleet of Transits HISTORY is being made in Scotland this week – and that’s not the devolution decision but the return of an landmark vehicle to the roads around Stirling. To mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Ogilvie Group, the Stirling-based business has undertaken [...]

New deal for Zip Heaters and Volkswagen vans

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-18T09:59:54+01:00September 18th, 2014|Van News|

New deal between Zip heaters and Volkswagen Commercials will see 45 new Transporters added to the fleet Thanks to a new vehicle supply deal between Zip Heaters and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the supply of hot water is in very safe hands. Zip Heaters is the leading supplier of instant boiling water systems, with clients operating in all areas [...]

British van sales could be about to enjoy an Indian summer

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-17T06:48:15+01:00September 17th, 2014|Van News|

Van sale prices increased in August by 15% over the past year THE used van market shrugged off seasonal apathy usually seen in August to push average prices at auction up by more than 15% over the past year, according to Manheim. In August average LCV prices reached £4,701, an increase of £111 compared to July. While car [...]

Mercedes Vans urges UK van drivers to check they’re legal to drive

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-17T06:17:23+01:00September 17th, 2014|Driving licences, Driving offences, Van Law, Van News|

Mercedes are urging all van operators to check if staff have done their CPC training and thus are legal to drive Mercedes Vans is urging all van drivers in the UK to check out the facts around Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements, before venturing out on the roads. The deadline for all drivers operating an LGV over 3.5 [...]

Lazy and dirty van drivers costing businesses money

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-15T16:33:23+01:00September 15th, 2014|Van News|

Men under 30 are worst for leaving the interiors of their vans in a state ACCORDING to new research by rental company Flexed.co.uk, the worst offenders are men under 30 who spend long periods behind the wheel and virtually live in a rubbish bin, with discarded food, wrappers and tins in their vehicle. They were given the low [...]

Bell Truck & Van win After Sales Dealer of the Year 2014

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-15T15:09:02+01:00September 15th, 2014|Van News|

Bell Truck & Van have been recognised in the 2014 Dealer of the Year awards NORTH East-based Bell Truck & Van has been given a ringing endorsement by the managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, Steve Bridge. The Mercedes Commercial Vehicle After Sales Dealer of the Year 2014 was chosen by Steve when he wanted to get first [...]

Northgate offer bespoke body-built Luton van

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-12T17:24:45+01:00September 12th, 2014|Van News|

Northgate's new low floor van is design ed for operators looking fr a high payload and easy access Vehicle operators looking for a high payload with ease of access can now take advantage of a bespoke body-built Luton van. Northgate Vehicle Hire has launched a new low floor van with a unique solution that combats the payload challenge [...]

New van sales and strong residuals driving recovery

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-11T17:11:05+01:00September 11th, 2014|Van News|

According to SMMT results, the commercial vehicle marker grew by 11.9% STRONG demand for vans continues to carry commercial vehicle market, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reports commercial vehicle market grew 11.9%, increasing registrations to 214,959 for the year-to-date, up 13%. Continued growth seen in van market; up 22.3% in August and 19.1% [...]

Leasewell look forward to a Vivaro future

By Glynn Williams|2014-09-10T17:29:59+01:00September 10th, 2014|Leasewell, Van Lease, Van News|

New Vivaro, highly anticipated by Leasewell WELCOME growth and increased demand has forced Leasewell to move to a new office in the Brynmenyn Business Centre, Bridgend. On top of the move, the Welsh commercial vehicle leasing specialist, have also been hiring, with Ceri Vidales and Rhys Evans joining the Leasewell team. The company are also looking to appoint [...]

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