The UK's best-selling van 2018 is the Ford Transit Custom
Don't buy used...lease a brand-new Ford Transit Custom The Ford Transit Custom medium-sized van is Britain's most popular LCV by a country mile, but what makes it so special? Independent industry expert and all-round van guru Tim Cattlin gives us his view and weighs up whether you should buy...
Continue ReadingFord icons: Ranger pickup and Transit Custom medium van
Are you a Ranger or a Transit Custom person? At Vanarama, we're big fans of commercial vehicles (who knew?), and the Ford Ranger pickup truck and Ford Transit Custom medium-sized van are two of our favourites. They're also two of the most popular available on the market today…but why? Vanarama's...
Continue Reading5 reasons why the Ford Transit Connect by Deranged is a beast!
Everything you need to know about the Ford Transit Connect by Deranged… They say good things come in small packages. Well, this couldn't be truer for the all-new Ford Transit Connect by Deranged. But, what's so special about it? Vanarama's Laura Day finds out. Ford has always delivered when...
Continue ReadingWhat do Vanarama customers think of the Ford Transit Custom?
The next time you head out on the road, take a mental tally of how many Ford Transit vans you pass – it's going to be high number. And that's because the Ford Transit Custom is simply the most popular van in the UK. Vanarama Content Editor Tom Roberts takes a look at what our leasing customers...
Continue ReadingThe best vans for couriers and delivery drivers revealed
Internet shopping has changed the way we purchase goods and at the same time created a boom in jobs for couriers and delivery drivers. Here we're going to look at the best vans for couriers to lease and what you need to consider if you're thinking about setting up your own delivery business. What is...
Continue ReadingLOADSPACE - Rivian's new electric pickup truck, dogs in vans, and more...
The latest van news, views and opinions... On this month's episode of Loadspace (powered by the van experts at Vanarama ), we look at the brand-new electric pickup from Rivian, the launch of the biggest trial of electric vans in the UK, run through the top 10 best selling commercial vehicles...
Continue ReadingVanatomy: Why van drivers should consider the Ford Transit Custom
With over eight million of its various models sold, the Ford Transit is one of the best-selling medium vans of all time. In this week's Vanatomy, we take a closer look at the instantly-recognisable Ford Transit Custom. The next time you head out on the road, take a mental tally of how many Ford...
Continue ReadingElectric Vans
Electric van sales and leasing are about to take off in 2019 The EV revolution comes to commercial vehicle leasing Against the backdrop of rapidly-advancing electric vehicle technology and the UK's charging infrastructure finally beginning to get more robust, Autorama Group electric vehicle...
Continue ReadingBest Vans for Electricians
Whether you're a domestic electrician or a commercial electrician, a contractor or you specialise in electrical installations, having the right van to carry your tools and supplies will make all the difference – but should you go small, medium-sized or large? Luckily for a sparky, there's plenty of...
Continue ReadingThe smarter the van, the richer the driver
Dirty old vans will cost tradespeople business... Did you know that 75% of homeowners are less likely to hire a tradesperson if their van has clearly seen better days? It's true…check out the full results of our exclusive survey below for more insights on how a dirty old van could cost tradespeople...
Continue ReadingThe New Citroen Berlingo – Berlingo-a-go-go
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Check out the new 3rd-gen Citroen Berlingo... A stalwart of the small van world since 1996, over 1.5 million Citroen Berlingo have been built and it's now available in its third-generation version. But is it the new dawn for the Berlingo range that Citroen is promising? Vanarama's Tom Roberts...
Continue ReadingNEW Mitsubishi L200: everything you need to know
Mitsubishi overhauls L200 pickup truck for 2019 Mitsubishi launched the new version of its reliable L200 pickup truck in Bangkok and revealed that the UK will get it in 2019! Vanarama's Tom Roberts rounds up everything you need to know about this new version of the ever-popular L200. The...
Continue ReadingLOADSPACE - New Citroen Berlingo, Top 10 best-selling vans, and more...
The LCV news, views and opinions you want... Loadspace is the new monthly show - powered by commercial vehicle leasing company Vanarama - that brings you the latest news, views and opinions commercial vehicle users and tradespeople in the UK will want to know. In the first episode, we looked at...
Continue ReadingHow to survive driving and parking on Black Friday!
Everything you need to know to survive the Black Friday mayhem... Fights, queues and scrambling over who's going to get the best bargain in store...that's what to expect on Black Friday! But, how do you make sure you beat the traffic and get there in good time? Vanarama's Laura Day reveals all. ...
Continue ReadingBUY used or LEASE new? The truth
Don't make do, you CAN have a brand-new "Why do I need a new van? They're more reliable these days and 'used' is cheaper..." All-round van guru and LCV industry specialist Tim Cattlin shines a light on the realities of making do with buying a used van when you could lease a brand-new one. It's...
Continue ReadingWhy we love…the Vauxhall Vivaro’s clipboard
The Vivaro is a mobile office... Every once in a while, a medium-sized van has a feature that makes you love it that little bit more…and this time it's the Vauxhall Vivaro and its clipboard. Vanarama's Tom Roberts reports. Yeah, you read the headline right…this is a blog about why the Vauxhall...
Continue ReadingNo tax rise on petrol says Theresa May
Fuel tax rise will NOT happen again this year Prime Minister Theresa May has promised that there will be no rise in fuel tax this year. The announcement was made ahead of her speech at the Conservative Party Conference in which she will confirm the measure – Chancellor Philip Hammond claims it...
Continue Reading27 SHOCKING driving offences you didn’t know about!
Don't be caught out...make sure you know your driving rules and regulations! Most driving offences are clearly defined. Example: if you drive at a speed faster than the limit on any given road, you're breaking the law…simple, right? Well, sometimes it's not quite so black and white, and that's why...
Continue ReadingNational League's best young managers
Jamie Vardy may be the ultimate poster boy for non-league football but when it comes to managers graduating up the ranks, the success stories are few and far between. Of course, Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock cut his managerial teeth in non-league, starting out at Gainsborough Trinity, and Sheffield...
Continue ReadingTop 3 GR8 68-plate BIG-NAME vans
Vanarama van leasing is the affordable way to drive a brand-new GR8 68 vehicle… It's that time of year again! The GR8 68-plate vans have officially dropped and they're turning heads. Packed with more features than ever before, with all the practical benefits plus much more, these are the top 3...
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