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.
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.
A new surcharge will be implemented on motorists travelling through London's Congestion Charge zone from October this year.
Large vans are currently driving the van market, and have been for some time - along with pickups. This increased demand is a result of the popularity of home deliveries and the subsequent need for delivery drivers and couriers, who need large vans to carry the mountains of parcels they have to deliver.
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.
It's no secret that Ford is the leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the UK. Its vans regularly out-sell their rivals by significant margins - and the trend shows no sign of stopping.
You've decided you need a new van. Your old one may be on its last legs, or you might just fancy a new and improved Euro 6 compliant van with a 17-plate.
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.
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.
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.
As a driver of commercial vans, you'll be aware of the different speed limits for each van class. Now, a van driver who ignores speed limits pertaining to the van that they are driving has a higher risk of being caught.
Last month was a record-breaking one for sales of new vans, according to data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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