An important part of van ownership is making sure your van is roadworthy with an annual MOT. Find out everything you need to know about them in our handy article.
If you spend a large proportion of your working day behind the wheel of a van then it is important to understand the laws around van drivers’ hours.
Renault has revealed more details about the upcoming next generation Trafic, which is due to launch later this year alongside two brand-new commercial models, the Estafette and Goelette.
Heavy congestion, time-sapping roadworks and persistent ‘middle-lane hoggers’ have been ranked as UK motorists’ biggest pet peeves, according to new figures.
If the UK has the Ford Transit and Germany has the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, then France most definitely has the Renault Master.
It's time for another round up of the week's best new van deals. From small vans to pickups, we have the new van for you!
Van insurance costs rose by 14.1 percent in the year ending January 2017 according to research from Consumer Intelligence, with the average policy costing an average £1,344 per year.
Despite driving the new van market during the back-end of 2016, large vans still lag behind their medium-sized counterparts in terms of sales. Little should be read into this - at the end of the day medium vans will generally be the size of choice unless load volume is a priority.
You can't see it, but you know it's there. The sudden 'wobble' of your van tells you as much. It may look like any other road or carriageway, but the hidden danger posed by high winds can easily catch you off guard.
You know how this works by now...we round up the best new van deals, so you don't have to! Whether you're looking for a small van, medium van or large van, you'll find the best new van deals at Vansdirect.
The competitive medium vans segment of the van market is probably the most ferociously contested. According to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the 2.5 - 3.5-tonne segment, which covers both medium vans and large vans, enjoyed enhanced demand of 4.8 percent in 2016 - with 232,948 new vans registered.
Van drivers who break the law are to face harsh new punishments starting this spring. Drivers who are caught using a mobile phone or speeding will now face higher penalties than ever before.
At Vansdirect, we offer many finance options through a number of lenders when you buy a new van - one of whom offers Maintenance Inclusive Contract Hire.
Buying a new van has never been easier - as evidenced by last year's sales figures of over 375,000 units. With so many different options to consider when buying a new van - including van leasing, Contract Hire and Hire Purchase - deciding which one to opt for can be more difficult than choosing a new van!
As you know, 2016 was a record year for registrations of new vans. Over 375,000 new vans were sold last year as the van market enjoyed record demand.
The Toyota Proace is a brand-new medium van developed alongside the new Citroen Dispatch and Peugeot Expert, so each of the three models is based on the same body and dimensions - although the Proace comes with a five-year 100,000 mile warranty. The three models shared the LCV of the Year gong in the recent WhatVan! Awards.
As you know, here at Vansdirect we love a bargain. From small vans to pickups, we stock the best new vans from all of the major manufacturers including Ford, Mercedes, Vauxhall and Renault.
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