Thursday, May 10 2012
Thrifty Car and Van Rental has announced which local and national charities it is to support this year; and the lucky two are the NSPCC and Hospiscare. Thrifty has pledged to do what it can to raise as much money as possible throughout 2012 via a wide range of activities including dress down days, raffles [...]
Supertrucks at Commercial Vehicle Show 2012
Posted: 05/01/12
Specialist van bodywork supplier, Supertrucks has confirmed attendance at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. The company will take its largest ever stand at the event, promoting the latest version of its low-loading Space Van. The Space Van is based on a Citroën Relay back-to-back cab, incorporates an expanded choice of side load doors and provides [...]
Learners to be allowed on motorway
Posted: 14/12/11
It has been announced that, from 2012, learner drivers will be allowed on motorways. This is of course with the provision that motorway driving is undertaken as part of a driving lesson with a fully qualified instructor. The reasons behind this change in legislation come as part of an initiative aiming to improve road safety [...]
SMMT Towing and the Law Guide updated
Posted: 14/12/11
The Society of Manufacturers & Traders has released the sixth edition of its informative Towing and the Law Guide. The guide is aimed at businesses and individuals towing anything up to 3.5 tonnes and has been available in regularly updated issues since the late 1950s. New to the guide: clear information to help ensure drivers [...]
ChipsAway to Use Cost Effective VW Transporter
Posted: 25/12/10
It has been confirmed by ChipsAway, national automotive body and paint repair provider, that the new Volkswagen Transporter will be the only vehicle that has approved for their fleet of 350 plus mobile technicians. Van insurance comparison from The Van Insurer ChipsAway, who performs minor auto paint and body repair to damage incurred by scratches, [...]
RCT Leans Towards Renault Vans
Posted: 08/12/10
The staff of RCT Homes opted for Renault when they were given the opportunity to choose which manufacturer would provide their new fleet. RCT Homes, Wales’ largest social landlord put in an order for 51 of Renault’s Master vans for their maintenance crew who traverse all over Wales taking care of homes on more than [...]
Monteray to Receive 135 Vans from Carillion Fleet Management
Posted: 05/12/10
Monteray Ltd. is receiving 135 Peugeot vans from Carillion Fleet Management, the vans make up a portion of a 700 strong fleet and will be replacing vans currently in the fleet as the vehicles reach the end of their usefulness. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Monteray Ltd. is a national joint venture [...]
Emergency Services Chooses Ford for Emergency Vehicles
Posted: 05/11/10
Brentwood, Essex November 2nd, 2010 – Ford’s entire range is the vehicle of choice for emergency services across the UK. Recently, Ford’s entire range was given preferred status by the NPIA and the NAPFM in the recent announcement of the vehicle procurement policy. The recently announced framework for vehicle procurement means that emergency services throughout [...]
Ford to Take on Future Car Challenge with Electric Transit Connect
Posted: 04/11/10
From Brentwood, Essex October 28th, 2010 – Ford will show for the first time their new Transit Connect Electric at the very first RAC Future Car Challenge, a vibrant event that will be a display place for electric vehicles and hybrid and low emissions vehicles as well. Van insurance from The Van Insurer There will [...]
Olympic Champion gets Support from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Posted: 02/11/10
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is showing their support Team GB Olympic windsurfer Bryony Shaw by providing the bronze medallist in the 2008 Beijing Olympics with a new Volkswagen Transporter Kombi. Bryony will be using the new VW Transporter Kombi to haul her equipment as she travels to competitions throughout Europe as she prepares for the 2012 [...]
Ford Transit Benefits Disabled Ski Team
Posted: 28/10/10
Ford has supplied transport to benefit disabled Service personal in learning a new sporting skill as a part of the rehabilitating process. Van insurance comparison from The Van Insurer For the second year in a row Ford as allowed the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team to use a Transit minibus. The Transit minibus the team [...]
Age UK Brings in 16 Renault Vans to its Fleet
Posted: 27/09/10
Age UK, a charity for helping the aged throughout the United Kingdom will be employing the service of 16 new Renault Master Vans. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Age UK supplies essential services to elderly people, services which include providing information, advisory and advocacy services for the aged in addition to day [...]
Volkswagen Offers National Service Pricing
Posted: 14/09/10
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is putting an end to the notion that it is more expensive to service a van at one of their Van Centres. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is accomplishing this by the introduction of national service pricing. The national service pricing offer will offer service to customers at fixed prices for Interim or full [...]
Ford is the Clear Leader in the UK Market Before September Sales
Posted: 11/09/10
As Ford leads the United Kingdom’s vehicle market in the month of August, it confirms the appeal of Ford’s vehicle range going into the busy sales month of September, as the September sales are given a lift by the registration plate change. The official numbers that were released from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and [...]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles on Tour
Posted: 04/09/10
For anyone who is in the market for a new van, people carrier or perhaps a campervan, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be continuing the tour that began back at the first part of August. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The tour will feature some of the latest offerings from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles [...]
Drivers in the United Kingdom Leave Cars Behind this Summer
Posted: 04/09/10
For summer 2010, van drivers planned on leaving their cars behind this summer as they took their families on holiday excursions this year. According to Swinton Vans, a survey they conducted revealed that bigger vehicles would be the choice mode of holiday transportation this summer. Van insurance comparison from The Van Insurer In a poll [...]
Citroen Contract Motoring Offering Super September Rates on Berlingo vans
Posted: 24/08/10
In celebrating the advent of the new ‘60’ registration plate, one manufacture is putting out some super offers for September; starting now and running through September 30 Citroën Contract Motoring is offering some spectacular savings on contract hire rates for select Citroën Berlingo van models. Theses offers are on Berlingo vans that meet certain requirements [...]
Ford Provides new Benchmarks for the Price of Commercial Vehicles
Posted: 19/08/10
The bargain on vans has never been so good white van man. Van insurance comparison from The Van Insurer Responding to a strong demand for Commercial vehicles made by retail customers, Ford is bringing two new leader models to the table. These two vans are priced under £12,000 and £10,000 and are targeted at private [...]
Darts Player Doubles as Caddy Racer Mechanic
Posted: 19/08/10
James ‘The Machine’ Wade, celebrity darts player traded his darts for some wrenches last weekend as he pulled a stint as a guest mechanic at the most recent round of the Volkswagen Racing Cup held at the Silverstone circuit. Wade had the privilege of being the guest mechanic for RAC Caddy Racer. Van insurance comparison [...]
Lose the Dirt before Hitching Up
Posted: 16/08/10
CaravansTV has some tips for caravan and motor home owners, tips on how to properly clean up that holiday vehicle. The new CaravanTV feature is a video that shows Autoglym best practice for doing a thorough clean-up job on the outside and the inside of caravans and motor homes. Van insurance comparison site from The [...]
Citroen Berlingo: FPS Nationwide Delivery Service Van
Posted: 12/08/10
FPS, the United Kingdom’s top aftermarket auto parts distributors is currently finishing delivery of their 2010 order for 163 of Citroën’s Berlingo vans. Upon finishing this order for the Citroën vans, the Berlingo’s will make up the bulk of FPS’ 260 van fleet. Van insurance from The Van Insurer The Citroën Berlingo vans, requested by [...]
The Ford Transit Celebrates its 45th Birthday
Posted: 03/08/10
Next month the Ford Transit, an iconic Ford van will celebrate a significant milestone, its 45th birthday. The Ford Transit van, which has enjoyed 45 years of success, and has paved the way for the ever-present white van , has been a leader in the UK ever since some notable events in recent history. Events [...]
Volkswagen Van Centres Offering Great Value Servicing for Campervans and Caravelles
Posted: 02/08/10
Volkswagen Van Centres are providing a great value on their vehicle servicing. They have just introduced a national fixed price servicing plan that is a value at £292.58, which includes VAT, for their following van models; the seven-seater Caravelle MPV, the California, or any of the Transporter based campervans. This offer applies whether the van [...]
Ford Transits Have a Place at the Palace
Posted: 22/07/10
It is busy work keeping up a palace, especially a 750-acre estate such as the Hampton Court Palace. A palace that in addition to an army of gardeners that it has on staff also employs the use of a small fleet of Ford Transits to help the staff to stay on top of things. Van [...]
Volkswagen Vans on Tour Across the United Kingdom
Posted: 22/07/10
For those who happen to be in the market for a new van, a people carrier, or perhaps a campervan, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be on tour over the next few months across the United Kingdom. During this Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle tour, customers will be able to view the latest models that are being offered [...]
Posted: 10/07/10
The United Kingdom’s top fuel card reseller, The Fuelcard Company, has started a nationwide petition for commercial vehicle drivers to sign that is requesting ministers to reduce the fuel tax and to support the transport industry. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The campaign, which is titled “Don’t Fleece Our Fleet”, will go [...]
Land Structure Receives Nissan Vans
Posted: 24/06/10
Land Structure Ltd., who are Milton Keynes landscaping and maintenance specialists recently have received their first two Nissan Interstar vans, the vans are already working hard around the city proclaiming the landscaping company’s mantra, “Helping Nature Look its Best”. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The new Nissan Interstars will be utilizing trailers [...]
A Convoy of Ford Commercial Vehicles Carries Volunteers 1000 Miles to Belarus
Posted: 23/06/10
A convoy made up of Ford Commercial Vehicles is making the 1000 mile trek to Belarus, taking precious cargo of needed material and volunteers to aid in refurbishing a decrepit village school. The volunteers started their journey in six Ford Transports that belonged to Mears, a support services company, one Ford Ranger and a Transit [...]
Ford Transit Transporting “Lions in Transit”
Posted: 03/06/10
Lions will be seen roaming the streets of Bath over the summer season; no need to be alarmed, “Lions in Transit” will be the livery on a Ford Transit, the long wheelbase Ford Transit will be providing an important role in moving life-size lion sculptures. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The Ford [...]
PH Jones Will be Using 850 Citroen Berligo and Dispatch Vans
Posted: 03/06/10
As PH Jones seeks to replace their fleet, they are now taking delivery of 850 of Citroën vans, namely the Berlingo and the Dispatch. Van insurance from The Van Insurer Before making this major order for the vans, PH Jones in conjunction with Lloyds TBS Autolease had done an extensive vehicle review. This review looked [...]
Volkswagen Vans to be Featured in Adventure Programme on Discovery Channel
Posted: 30/05/10
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be the sponsor for the programming on three channels on the Discovery Network for a year, beginning on Monday, May the 31st. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Volkswagen’s sponsorship will include short VW advertisements at the beginning and ending of each section of the shows, shows that include [...]
Miele Receives Volkswagen Transporters
Posted: 26/05/10
Miele, German appliance company, will be using the Volkswagen Transporter to update their fleet of 110 vans. Recently, Miele took delivery of the first batch of vans of an order that Miele placed for 70 of the new VW Transporter vans. As Miele takes delivery of the Transporters, they will be one of the first [...]
Ford Transit Gets New AA Business
Posted: 24/05/10
The AA will be using Ford Transits to field their Windshield fleet. Ford’s Southampton plant has delivered more than 56 of their Ford Transit short-wheelbase models to AA for their Auto Windshields fleet. Van insurance from The Van Insurer Steve Ives, AA’s chief engineer inspected the Ford Transits at Southampton and reported that he found [...]
Posted: 19/05/10
The sale of Citroën’s LCV’s jumped up 47.58 per cent in the month of April, helping Citroën to acquire a 9 per cent share of the market. A strong showing in the spring season from Citroën’s Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay models propelled Citroën’s April LCV sales to a level of 1,340 units. Van insurance [...]
Renault will be Supplying Vehicles for ISS Fleet
Posted: 15/05/10
ISS, one of the biggest facility management companies in the United Kingdom, has entered into an agreement with Renault to let Renault provide them with a portion of their fleet needs. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Ever since its inception in 1901, ISS has grown at an exceptional rate, which now makes [...]
CV Registrations Increase in the European Union
Posted: 01/05/10
In the latest set of numbers released from ACEA, it was revealed that the amount of new commercial vehicles registered in the EURO last month was up by 8.8% when compared to the same period last year. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer This is the first time that commercial vehicle registrations have increased [...]
Brown Scores Low Among White Van Man Drivers
Posted: 28/04/10
In a poll by Express Insurance, it was discovered that nearly 50% of Britain’s White Van Man drivers that were questioned about hiring political candidates said that they would hire David Cameron tomorrow. The poll also revealed that those surveyed felt that Nick Clegg came in second as political figures that White Van drivers would [...]
CV Operator Show Goes Beyond Expectations
Posted: 24/04/10
The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show, that ran during the week of April the 13th through the 15th , was seen as a success; by those who participated, from the exhibitors, organisers and by those visited the show that was held at the NEC, Birmingham. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer One of the [...]
RAF Odiham Select the Latest Ford Minibus for Their Community
Posted: 22/04/10
The RAF base Odiham, recently acquired a new Transit 17-seat minibus to meet the transport needs of those who are stationed at the Odiham base, Farnborough, Hants, and to help their families as well. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Justin Fowler, who commands the base support wing, received the Ford Transit minibus [...]
Custer First Stand for an Electric Truck Lift
Posted: 03/04/10
Readers who are familiar with American history may recall an event that happened in the early days of the young country known as Custer’s last stand. Now here in Europe we have Custer’s first stand, the first stand on an electric truck chassis. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The stand or platform [...]
Swinton Commercial Finds What Van Drivers Feel They Cannot do Without
Posted: 17/03/10
Van drivers in the United Kingdom are depending on their favourite tunes to provide entertainment as thet they travel down the road. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer According to an online survey conducted by Swinton Commercial, one of the top commercial van insurance brokers in the United Kingdom, one third of van [...]
Details of the Grip Control System from Peugeot: Operating modes
Posted: 11/03/10
The Grip Control System that is a part of the ” All terrain Option Package’ available on Peugeot Partner vans is designed to help vans to have optimal traction on the road surface. The system accomplishes this by using intelligent electronic controls that are fitted inside the ESP electric control unit. By exercising control over [...]
Anchor Vans Donates Ford Ranger Thunder 4×4 to Sainsbury’s Sport’s Relief Golf Day
Posted: 06/03/10
Anchor Vans, a leading dealer of used vans in the United Kingdom is contributing their support to the Sainsbury’s Sport’s Relief golf day by supplying a silver grey Ford Ranger Thunder 4×4 to be awarded to the golfer who makes a hole-in-one at the event that will be held at The Royal Winchester Golf Club; [...]
Ford of Europe Getting 10 Electric Vans From Smith
Posted: 01/03/10
Ford of Europe will be receiving 10 electric vans from Smith Electric Vehicles for a new venture targeted toward moving Germany forward in the low carbon arena. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Smith Electric Vehicles will be the provider of 10 Edison Electric vans to Ford, who is collaborating in the Cologne [...]
Business Deal Between Modec and Navistar Hailed by Business Minister
Posted: 22/02/10
A milestone partnership that involves electric van producer Modec based in Coventry and Navistar, an US based manufacturer of trucks, buses, and RVs was given hearty approval by Pat McFadden, UK Business Minister when he visited the company in the early part of December of last year. Cheap van insurance from The Van Insurer The [...]
Anchor Vans Provides Live Musical Entertainment
Posted: 13/02/10
Anchor Vans, a leading dealer and Ford-approved servicing centre in the United Kingdom has a unique plan for improving morale and productiveness in the workshop; they have hired a piano player to play in the vehicle servicing area. Van insurance from The Van Insurer The people at Anchor Vans have devised a unique plan to [...]
Huge Rise in ‘Man with a Van’ ads
Posted: 09/02/10
According to a reports we’ve seen there was a huge increase in Q4 2009 in ‘Man with a Van’ advertisements on a major website. Cheap van insurance from The Van Insurer VivaStreet.co.uk, a free classified ads site, reported that ‘Man with a Van’ ads rose from 2,492 at the start of 2009 to 4,656 by the end [...]
Clarke Takes First at the British Supercross Championship
Posted: 04/02/10
Steven Clarke, MVR-D Suzuki’s wild card rider won first place at the final round of the British Supercross Championship held at the O2 arena in London. The British-born American rider raced headlong into victory in the final round of the British and SX2 International Championship that took place last weekend. Motorbike insurance from The Bike [...]
Flexible Movers Offer Moving Service
Posted: 03/02/10
If you have ever had to move or relocate, you know that is can be a stressful process even under the best of conditions. However, it does not have to be that way, there are moving companies that specialize in providing moving and relocation services to households and businesses as well. Flexible Movers is one [...]
Day in the life of an RAC Patrolman
Posted: 31/01/10
RAC, a UK car and van insurer who also provides breakdown cover and roadside assistance, shared some interesting stories from their breakdown Patrols. Cheap van insurance from The Van Insurer RAC responds to over 2.7 million breakdowns during the course of a year and each one of them is different. RAC has almost 2000 patrols [...]
Van Drivers Fail to Get Needed Information After Accident
Posted: 21/01/10
According to information from Swinton Commercial, one of the biggest insurance retailers in the United Kingdom, there is an amazing amount of van drivers that do not get the required information after they are involved in an accident with another vehicle. Swinton found that up to 45% of van drivers failed to get the personal [...]
24 7 Parking Gives a Warning to Drivers About Parking Fine Increase
Posted: 05/01/10
24 7 parking are sounding out the warning to motorist throughout London, if you drive a vehicle in London beware where you park for councils are reporting record profits from parking fines. It is reported that the council authorities made 328 million pounds in the previous year alone; more than triple the amount of money [...]
Van Drivers Warned Against Leaving Tools in Van
Posted: 31/12/09
Swinton insurance, one of the leaders in the UK for commercial vehicle insurance warns of the perils of leaving new tools in a van during the nocturnal hours. Van insurance from The Van Insurer Swinton said that they seen a 13% increase in claims during the first week of January last year. Swinton believes that [...]
Dept. of Transport licence amendments
Posted: 27/12/09
In a recent press release, DSA announced the new safety regulations for motorbikes, bus drivers, and lorry drivers. The Department of Transport working together with the Driving Standards Agency and the Vehicle Licensing agency has put forth propositions designed to improve the driving abilities and the safety of motorcyclist, lorry drivers, bus drivers and drivers [...]
Posted: 12/12/09
Volkswagen Commemorates the Anniversary of the Transporter Van insurance comparison site During the months of November and December; Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be recognizing two important anniversaries. The anniversary celebrations will take place in Wolfsburg, Germany at the AutoMuseum. The anniversaries commemorate the release of the first prototype model of the Transporter van to the [...]
Posted: 08/12/09
The Volkswagen Centre in Lancashire is offering a couple of unique vans in their sales line up. One of them is the Volkswagen California, Volkswagen’s addition to the campervan market. This campervan by Volkswagen is the ultimate in Volkswagen campervans, great for taking small trips around town, but equipped with the elements to turn into [...]
Posted: 23/11/09
The mention of VW Camper Vans can conjure up images of an era when people would load into their VW vans and head to the seaside to hit the surf. The style and the features of the VW camper vans are of a classic style that has been imitated by some. There are still some [...]
Vans Used as Offices on Wheels
Posted: 16/11/09
Vans these days are being used for more than just a mode of transportation. According to a survey conducted by Swinton, an UK commercial vehicle insurance company, seven out of ten van drivers stated that they utilize their van as an office on wheels. The results of this study of 1,500 van insurance customers found [...]
The Van Insurer – Parachute Advert Launched
Posted: 30/09/09
The Van Insurer’s New TV Ad Campaign. Larry and Harry take us on an adventure to spread the word about cheap van insurance.
The Making Of The Van Insurer Advertisement
Posted: 30/09/09
A behind the scenes look at the creation, production and workings of The Van Insurer advertising campaign.