How To Compare Pickup Trucks
Before deciding which pickup truck you want to lease, it's worth taking some time to compare the vehicles available. To help you do that, Vanarama's commercial vehicle expert Tom Roberts has put together a list of the 7 key areas to base your comparisons on. When comparing pickup trucks,...
Continue ReadingHow To Turn Your Restaurant Into A Food Delivery Service
The restaurant, pub and other hospitality industries have been some of the hardest hit during the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown began on Monday 23 rd March, and establishments that served food and alcohol were immediately asked to close. According to trade body UKHospitality , this has...
Continue ReadingToyota Proace Review 2020: Everythiing You Need To Know
I'm delighted, no, I'm vibrating with happiness to introduce you to the Toyota Proace medium van! This is the 4th van we've reviewed that's built on the PSA Group EMP2 Platform - we've done the Vauxhall Vivaro, the Citroen Dispatch & the Peugeot Expert but today, let's see how the Toyota...
Continue ReadingFord's Small Vans Compared: Fiesta Van Vs Transit Connect Vs Transit Courier
Ford has a van to suit everyone & at the smaller end of the light commercial vehicle (LCV) marketplace they have 3 vans for users to choose from: the Transit Connect small van, Transit Courier compact van & Fiesta Van super compact car-derived van. To help you work out which one will...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Things We Love About The Nissan Navara
Did you know that the Nissan Navara is named after the Navarre region of Spain where it's built? Well, now you do! This award-winning pickup truck is renowned for its strong drivetrain, undeniable value & cutting edge technology. Sounds perfect, no? Apart from the...
Continue ReadingDriving Your Van After Lockdown: Top Maintenance Checks
To help you get your business & van back on the road after lockdown, Vanarama van expert Tom Roberts has pulled together his top maintenance checks to make sure everything is in complete working order. More vans on the roads is a good sign that the UK's small businesses & sole traders...
Continue ReadingPeugeot Boxer Review 2020 : Everything You Need To Know
Today I'm reviewing the Peugeot Boxer at the professional trim level. This trim means a lot more comfort in the cabin to go with all of that power under the bonnet. The first thing you may notice about this van is that it looks incredibly similar to the Citroen Relay - take a look at the Relay...
Continue ReadingThe Most Popular Vans & Pickup Trucks Of 2020 So Far
While 2020 has been a strange year, vans & pickup trucks are still being bought & leased. The people who use them - tradespeople, delivery drivers, cleaners & more - are keeping the UK's wheels turning, so now is an especially interesting time to find out from Vanarama's Tom Roberts...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Things We Love About The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X
The Mitsubishi L200 Series 6 is a versatile 4x4 pickup with advanced technology. It's reliable, robust & can take on any terrain. You can depend on the L200, this truck has class-leading total load capacity, which means you have the flexibility to haul everything you need. Whether...
Continue ReadingHow To Sign Write Your Van & Promote Your Business
Having your van professionally sign written is one of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to promote your business 24/7 - it even works when your van is parked up on the drive in the evening. Don't hesitate to turn your van into a roving billboard for your business – there are no restrictions...
Continue ReadingNissan Navara Review: Everything You Need To Know
Nissan says the brand-new Navara raises the bar for style and performance in the pickup truck sector and it's quite clear that 80 years of experience has been poured into this vehicle. It's one of the very few that comes with a warranty for 5 years (or 100,000 miles, depending on which comes...
Continue ReadingSmall Van Comparison: Citroen Berlingo Vs Volkswagen Caddy
Say hello to the Volkswagen Caddy & the Citroen Berlingo, 2 vans crying out for your attention in the small van market. Vanarama's Van Expert Tom Roberts puts them head-to-head in the first of a new series of commercial vehicle comparison articles. Small vans are under a lot of pressure...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: How To Arrange A Car, Van Or Pickup Truck Lease Payment Holiday
As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to limit movement & the ability to work, people who lease cars, vans & pickup trucks will no doubt be wondering if they can arrange a payment holiday from their lease – just like they can with their mortgage payments. In fact, one of the questions...
Continue ReadingCan I Drive During The Covid-19 Outbreak?
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak, it can be a little difficult to keep up with what's allowed & what isn't during these uncertain times. A question we know many people are asking is whether they can drive right now, so here are the rules around using your vehicle during lockdown...
Continue ReadingVehicle Services & Covid-19: How To Service Your Vehicle During The Outbreak
The Government has stated that garages should remain open to service & 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. However, it's likely that you will need to drive your vehicle at some point...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Things We Love About The Ford Fiesta Sport Van
If you are looking for the perfect blend between van and car, you've found it in the Ford Fiesta Sport Van This van offers a generous 0.96m3 of rear load space, with usefully placed tie-down points, plus includes a full load floor rubber mat, which means you can transport items without...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: What Energy Bill Support Is Available?
Energy bills are often one of the largest monthly outgoing household expenses alongside rent or mortgage payments. With the vast majority of the UK population spending more time at home than ever during the Covid-19 lockdown, we've received a lot of questions about what support energy companies and...
Continue ReadingTowing With A Van - Everything You Need To Know
Vans are light commercial vehicles, so using one to tow goods and materials in a trailer should be easy to do. However, there are few things to bear in mind, from your vehicle's rated towing weight to the type of trailer you decide to use and the various speed limits applied to vehicles towing trailers...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: Support For Private Renters
With a fifth of the UK's population living in private rented accommodation, and every penny counting during the Covid-19 outbreak, there are a lot of questions around rent relaxation and what - if any - protection is available. Here's what the Government guidance says. The Government says...
Continue ReadingMitsubishi L200 Series 6 Review: Warrior, Barbarian & Barbarian X
The Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck is 40 years old, so what better way to celebrate the anniversary than with a brand new series? Say hello to Series 6, & this time I've decided to do 3 reviews in 1 - The Warrior, The Barbarian & the very top spec Barbarian X trim levels! I've been...
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