Vans

Citroen Vans - Business Class
“Citroen Vans - Business Class” is a new and comprehensive programme involving Citroen people, products and services. The new programme encapsulates the future form and direction of Citroen UK’s commercial vehicle strategy, which is focused on delivering an outstanding level of customer service and the widest range of state-of-the-art LCV products available.

4x4 sales help LCV values to rally in December
Model mix helped average LCV values rally marginally in December from November’s low point, as the wintry conditions boosted sales of higher value 4x4 models. Changing model mix was largely responsible for the increase as sold volumes fell by around 25% over the month - with volumes of lower value part-exchange vans falling further than the numbers of fleet & lease vans sold.

In Bilston, the future’s bright: the future’s Greenhous
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network continues to gain strength and now offers increased support to van drivers in the West Midlands as the Greenhous Van Centre in Bilston opens for business.

Gibbs rolls out new vans with Mercedes-Benz Agility
Fast-growing asphalt and bitumen macadam contractor Gibbs Surfacing has hit the ground running after investing in its first clutch of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters provide ‘vital lifeline’
Elderly and disabled residents of the London Borough of Wandsworth travelled in fine style to do their Christmas shopping – aboard a smart new Mercedes-Benz minibus.

Rhodar cuts emissions with Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Specialist firm Rhodar earns its living by removing dangerous asbestos from buildings – now this champion of the environment is cleaning up its own act with help from Mercedes-Benz.

Mytyres.co.uk goes into tyre overload
Van drivers have an unenviable record when it comes to roadside spot checks with the majority of driving prohibitions caused by overloading according to a recent Vehicle and Operator Service Agency’s (VOSA) Effectiveness Report.

Volkswagen Caddy range extended for 2011
The new Caddy range is now more versatile than ever as the order books for the passenger-carrying Caddy Life and Caddy Maxi kombi have opened at Volkswagen Van Centres across the UK.
SMEs to absorb increased number of used vans hitting the market
The growing demand for used vans by small businesses will counteract the increasing number of light commercials currently hitting the used market, according to Alex Wright, managing director of Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.

Miles more value from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in 2011
As the cost of motoring continues to rise through taxes and fuel duty, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has extended its Contract Hire and Finance Lease finance offers until 30 June 2011, offering even greater value to customers.

Mobile Media gets its messages seen with Iveco
The UK's leading outdoor mobile advertising contractor, Christchurch-based Mobile Media, has taken delivery of two new Iveco Daily 35C13 chassis cabs as part of its rolling fleet replacement programme. Both vehicles feature the latest back-illuminated bodywork for maximum on-road impact during the day and night.
Visitor registration for the CV Show 2011 is now open
Registration is now open for the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop via the show websites - cvshow.com and workshopshow.co.uk.
Van-tastic sponsorship for James Wade
World number two darts player, James Wade, is stepping up to the oche this Christmas with a significant new sponsorship deal.
Cheap van hire excess insurance
If you are renting a van in the UK or Europe you are often liable for an excess of between £500 and £1500 if the van is damaged or stolen, even if it is not your fault. Van hire excess insurance is available to reduce this, but the leading rental companies charge between £9 and £19 a day, and only reduce the excess to between £250 and £750.

ChipsAway chooses cost effective Volkswagen Transporter
The new Volkswagen Transporter, launched earlier this year, has been confirmed by the national automotive body and paint repair company, ChipsAway, as the only approved vehicle for its nationwide fleet of over 350 mobile technicians.