Registration Of New LCVs Reduces In August

Posted on September 14, 2022 by cvi13

Some of you may find it of interest to read that the number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered here in the UK in the month of August 2022 reduced in comparison to August 2021. In August 2022 there … Continue reading →

Five Business Ideas To Set Up Using A Van

Posted on August 5, 2019 by cvi13

Owning or leasing a van presents a wonderful opportunity for you if you are considering starting up your own business as it enables you to consider even more types of business. Below we provide a list of just a few … Continue reading →

Which Is The Safest Area In The UK To Drive A Van?

Posted on July 21, 2019 by cvi13

Van drivers will be conscious of the fact that the vehicle they are behind the wheel of is frequently bigger than a normal family saloon car so they will no doubt endeavor to take extra care when driving such as … Continue reading →

Van Drivers Should Take Extra Care In Bad Weather

Posted on October 7, 2012 by sbonne

The weather in the UK has not been all that good in recent weeks with torrential rain and high winds being a regular feature. It is these sorts of conditions that can cause problems for drivers of high-sided vehicles such … Continue reading →

Van Drivers and the Highway Code

Posted on September 27, 2012 by sbonne

The AA has compared conviction statistics for both car and van drivers and discovered something rather interesting – van drivers are twice as likely to step out of line and break the rules of the road – the Highway Code. … Continue reading →

Van Registrations Fall In August

Posted on September 10, 2012 by sbonne

Unfortunately the registration of new vans here in the UK dropped by a huge 12.5% – reversing July’s gain of 10%. It was difficult to ascertain why the big rise was seen in July but it may have been due … Continue reading →

Speeding Van Drivers

Posted on September 6, 2012 by sbonne

Hampshire and Thames Valley Police recently had a blitz for three days focusing on van drivers who were speeding. In that period they issued 47 tickets. Police in an unmarked vehicle pulled over 88 light goods vehicles near Havant. Of … Continue reading →

Van Thefts

Posted on August 28, 2012 by sbonne

Interestingly, following on from the last blog post, police in St Helens are investigating a series of vehicle thefts in the locality over the summer period. They have warned motorists that they should not leave keys in ignitions. Apparently, thieves … Continue reading →

Secure Your Van Over The Bank Holiday

Posted on August 24, 2012 by sbonne

The August Bank Holiday is just about to start so now is a good time to remind you all to secure your van and its contents if it is not going to be used for a few days or you … Continue reading →

Van Drivers And Sat Navs

Posted on August 16, 2012 by sbonne

Swinton Vans have conducted a survey revealing that many van drivers do not have confidence in their satellite navigation systems. One thousand van drivers took part in the Swinton survey which revealed that one in five van drivers would rather … Continue reading →