Vauxhall Vans: The Best Of ‘Britvan’
Vauxhall vans sell well & are a common sight in the UK thanks to their reliability, looks & toughness. Being a strong British brand also helps their appeal, so much so that Vauxhall invented a new country - Britvan - to play on that heritage. That's why we asked Vanarama Van Expert Tom Roberts...
Continue ReadingVauxhall Movano: Large Van Review
The Vauxhall Movano is everything you'd expect from a large panel van - it's spacious, reliable & durable. While Vauxhall's small & medium vans platform share with the PSA Group vans, the large Movano doesn't. That's why we asked Vanarama Van Expert Tom Roberts his opinion on Vauxhall's "best...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Large Vans By MPG
Large vans usually get judged on their ability to haul weight & bulk - it's what they're made for - but fuel efficiency is always next on the list. Customers want vans that will keep them moving for a reasonable amount of money, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start their search....
Continue ReadingIs 2021 The Year Of The Electric Van?
Paul Kirby, Head of LCV & EV Strategy at Vanarama, reports. The world of electric vans is about to go big… very big. With much of the groundwork now complete, I predict that 2021 will be the year we can expect these silent vehicles to really start making some noise! I truly believe we'll see...
Continue ReadingThe PSA Group Vans: Platform Sharing Done Right
The PSA Group manufacturers - Citroen, Peugeot & Vauxhall - each have small & medium vans on the market & they all share the same platforms. Some people assume that means they're all the same vans & complain there's so many of them. That's why we asked Vanarama Van Expert Tom Roberts...
Continue ReadingElectric Van Comparison: Maxus eDeliver 3 vs Nissan e-NV200
The switch to electric vans is coming sooner than we all anticipated after the government announced standard engine vehicles would stop being sold by 2030. At the moment, small electric vans are proving the most popular way to make the leap to electric, so we asked Vanarama Van Expert Tom Roberts...
Continue ReadingLockdown 2021 Restrictions: Everything You Need To Know
The UK is once again in lockdown, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Government announcing that from Tuesday 5th January 2021 until at least the middle of February 2021 we are to stay in our homes. But there are still things you can do - tradespeople can work, you can get your car or van an MOT...
Continue ReadingLockdown 2021 Restrictions: What To Do If Your MOT Is Due
With the UK's third national lockdown now in effect, a logical question to ask is what will happen if your van or pickup truck's MOT due date is approaching. In this article you'll find the answer to that question & useful information on keeping your vehicle safe to drive during the current lockdown...
Continue ReadingLockdown 2021 Restrictions: What Work Can Tradespeople Do?
Following the announcement of the third nationwide COVID-19 lockdown - running from Tuesday 5th January 2021 until at least the middle of February 2021, the Government has announced that tradespeople can continue to work in people's homes. To help you understand the guidance more clearly, Vanarama...
Continue ReadingLockdown 2021 Restrictions: What To Do If Your Vehicle Needs A Service
The Government has stated that MOT Centres & garages should remain open to maintain vehicles driven by key workers as a priority. For non-key workers, the advice remains that if you don't need to drive, you shouldn't. Vanarama has pulled all the guidelines together. Can I Get My Vehicle...
Continue ReadingLockdown 2021 Restrictions: How To Lease A Brand New Car Or Van
The message following the new 2021 UK national lockdown restrictions is once again to stay at home. Much like the first lockdown in March, the rules now state people should only leave their homes if it is absolutely necessary. However, the good news is that you can still lease a brand new vehicle!...
Continue ReadingChristmas Opening Hours 2020
Merry Christmas from the Vanarama Team. You can order a brand new car, van or pickup truck online 24/7 over the Christmas period right here, but if you would like to speak to someone on the phone, here are our opening hours. 21st Dec - 23rd Dec: 9am to 8pm 24th Dec: 10am to 4pm 25th Dec - 28th...
Continue ReadingWhich Tradespeople Were The Busiest In 2020?
Vanarama surveyed 1,000 Brits and teamed up with the good folks at Rated People to find out what 2020 looked like for tradespeople. Who were the busiest, why were they needed and did the lockdown affect consumer attitudes? According to Rated People CEO Adrienne Minster: "Thousands of people...
Continue ReadingVanta Claus : How Many Presents Could Santa Fit In A Ford Transit?
It's Christmas, which means only one thing - Santa's getting ready to deliver presents to all the good girls & boys. At Vanarama, we'd love to provide Santa with a fleet of vans to make his life easier & this year we'd definitely recommend the excellent Ford Transit large panel van...
Continue ReadingWhat Is The Best City Van?
City Vans occupy a subcategory of their own within the larger Small Van sector of the Light Commercial Vehicle marketplace. Usually, they have high MPG ratings in the urban setting & car-like looks that enable them to blend in & negotiate city traffic with ease. But where did they come from...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Small Vans By MPG
Small vans come in all shapes & sizes, with some capable of carrying payloads you'd only expect a medium van to cope with. No matter what size of van you're looking for, running costs are going to play a key part in your decision, but trawling through figures is a hassle you don't need. That's...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Medium Van Payloads
Medium vans are a common sight on the UK's roads thanks to their practicality - they're not too big or hard to drive & can carry heavy payloads. But who wants to go scouring through brochures looking for numbers when a simple top 5 list of medium van payloads is easier to read? Vanarama Van Expert...
Continue ReadingThe Green Industrial Revolution - Vanarama Turns It Orange With EVs
Boris Johnson has announced 10 key points to speed up a "green industrial revolution" in the UK. Most importantly for our customers, diesel & petrol-powered vehicles will stop being sold in the UK in 2030 & electric vehicles will take centre stage. As always, Vanarama is leading the way to...
Continue ReadingVauxhall Vivaro Vs Ford Transit Custom - Medium Van Comparison
The Ford Transit Custom & Vauxhall Vivaro medium vans are 2 of the most popular light commercial vehicles available to lease & our customers often ask us which one we think is best. That's why we asked Vanarama Van Expert Tom Roberts to put them head to head in his latest van comparison...
Continue ReadingTop 3 Autumn / Winter Pickup Trucks
Pickup trucks aren't just commercial vehicles capable of carrying huge payloads & tackling any road surface, they're often used as personal vehicles too thanks to their SUV-like interiors. They're the perfect vehicles for adverse weather driving, so we asked Vanarama Commercial Vehicle Expert Tom...
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