Top 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...
Continue ReadingTop Tips For First Time Van Drivers
When you drive a van for the first time it will feel odd - it's big, it looks unwieldy and it's a lot of vehicle to be responsible for - but modern vans drive like cars. From the largest to the smallest vans, manufacturers have made massive strides in making the interiors of vans more like a car's...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Small Business Support Team - Meet The Team
You can contact the team free of charge on 0808 196 3900 . They're ready & waiting for your call during opening hours. Alternatively, you can email the team directly at [email protected] . You can also visit our extensive Information Hub on our website which is full of helpful...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Things We Love About The Volkswagen Caddy
For anyone out there looking for a small van, The Volkswagen Caddy is a clear top choice. Not only will you get around 70 mpg and a maximum payload of 739kg, but its suspension also makes it a very comfortable ride. Not bad at all for a compact van! And it has all the mod cons too - great...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: How To Arrange A Credit Card Payment Holiday
If you're a credit card holder and struggling to make your monthly payments, new legislation has come in which is set to help. The new measures mean that, in much the same way as you're able to apply for a mortgage payment holiday, you can now apply for a 3- month payment holiday on your credit cards...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: What Work Can Tradespeople Do During The Outbreak?
Tradespeople across the UK are asking if they can still work during the Covid-19 outbreak. The short answer is yes, but there are guidelines in place to ensure that they can work safely and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Are Tradespeople Allowed To Work During The Outbreak? Tradespeople across...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: Advice For Vanarama Customers
At Vanarama we put the customers at the centre of everything we do & during the Covid-19 we want to make it as easy as possible for you to find information about how your vehicle lease might be affected & how to contact us or any of our partners. The information is split into the following key...
Continue ReadingA Message From Andy Alderson About Coronavirus
Hi Everyone, I wanted to keep you updated on what we're doing at Vanarama during this uncertain time. We're working hard to keep all our customers, our staff and our loved ones safe. This remains our top priority so following the Government's lockdown guidelines, we took the difficult decision to...
Continue ReadingCovid-19 Outbreak: How To Arrange A Mortgage Holiday
If you're a homeowner & struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments during the Covid-19 outbreak, the best advice is to speak to your bank because they've all agreed to offer help to their customers by providing at least a 3-month mortgage holiday agreement if it's needed. If you'd...
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