Citroen Dispatch: Everything You Need To Know
Citroen Dispatch Review 2019 If you hadn't guessed, this medium van is a favourite for fleet customers, especially postmen, want to know why? Keep reading to find out all about the Citroen Dispatch … Vanarama's Tia Richards reports. Get a load of this! Watch our full Citroen Dispatch video review...
Continue Reading2019 Road Tax (VED) Explained - Vanarama
How To Pay The Road Tax (VED) - Everything You Need To Know Your Ultimate Guide To Road Tax / VED Let's face it, no one likes paying tax and no matter which tax you're paying, it always seems to be a little more complicated than it needs to be. We want to make it all a bit easier by...
Continue ReadingCitroen Relay: Everything You Need To Know
You RELAY Need To Consider This Large Van Everything you need to know about the Citroen Relay is right here – this large van is packed with features to make its users lives easier. Vanarama's Tia Richards reports. First things first, checkout our full video review below: Okay,...
Continue ReadingToyota Confirms Electric Proace & Proace City Vans Launching 2020-2021
Toyota Proace Electric Vans, Proace Black Edition, Toyota Professional Brand confirmed Toyota has announced EV versions of its Proace & Proace City vans will launch over the next 2 years alongside a new "Professional" brand for its LCV proposition, a customised Proace Black Edition van & a...
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 ReadingGet your company noticed by 3,000 new customers every hour!
Sign Write Your Van To Get More Business Having your van professionally sign written is one of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to promote your business (it even works when your van is parked up on the drive in the evening). So, don't hesitate to turn your van into a roving billboard for...
Continue ReadingThe Friday Blog 12th April 2019 – Van Sales Riding The Economic Storm & New Stuff From Iveco, Volkswagen & Great Wall...
Vanarama's resident LCV expert Tim Cattlin takes his weekly tour through all the major news, views and gossip from the industry. Great Wall Rising From The Ashes? Anyone remember Great Wall? You're forgiven if not. Back in 2011 the UK importers for Isuzu and Subaru added the Chinese built...
Continue ReadingThe Friday Blog 5th April - Electric Ford Vans, Speed Limiters, Builders Backs and more
Vanarama's resident LCV expert Tim Cattlin takes his weekly tour through all the major news, views and gossip from the industry. Electrifying News From Ford At a major event in Amsterdam this week - apart from breaking the news that the manufacturer may consider leaving the UK if there...
Continue ReadingThe Friday Blog 29th March - A New Peugeot Pick Up, Tax Trauma and, 1200hp? Yes Please...
Every Friday Vanarama 's resident van expert Tim Cattlin offers his own take on what's hit the news (or gossip tree) in the world of vans and anything else that might impact van operators and drivers across the UK. A Peugeot Pick-up Pic… Well, I think so, putting two and two together…...
Continue ReadingULEZ - Are you going to be zoned out?
Changes are happening right now in central London that will affect thousands of van users. Vanarama's Van Expert Tim Cattlin takes a look at the implications of the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), and how it's possible to avoid the charge altogether for, well, not very much expense at all… ...
Continue ReadingWho's a van man's best friend? A dog
IT'S NATIONAL PUPPY DAY! Sick of going 'mutts' thinking about leaving your furry friend at home alone? We've got the 'pawfect' solution… Vanarama's Tia Richards tells you more. Why not join the 200,000 drivers who take their dog to work? According to a study by Mercedes-Benz, van drivers seem...
Continue ReadingSomething for the weekend… A Tesla Teaser, Testing Times & Parking Predicaments
Every Friday Vanarama 's resident van expert Tim Cattlin offers his own take on what's hit the news (or gossip tree) in the world of vans & anything else that might impact van operators & drivers across the UK. The Tesla Pickup – Will We Ever See It? During the Model...
Continue ReadingWhat are the best vans for Builders in 2020?
It's often said that there isn't a bad van out there but, different trades need different things. A typical domestic builder or commercial building contractor in the UK needs a great combination of payload and body size (and, most importantly of all, plenty of room in the cab for coke bottles, sandwiches...
Continue ReadingTop 5 used van maintenance bills
…and how leasing will help you avoid them! Used vans look like a steal when you check out the price but add up all the predictable maintenance costs and suddenly that big bargain van turns into a big money pit. Vanarama's Tim Cattlin reveals the top 5 used van parts that can break the bank. ...
Continue ReadingSomething for the weekend - a refreshed Vito, rising used van prices and an electric van faux pas...
Every Friday Vanarama 's resident van expert Tim Cattlin offers his own take on what's hit the news (or gossip tree) in the world of vans and anything else that might impact van operators and drivers across the UK. The Mercedes-Benz Vito... is to get a few tweaks this summer. Remember the...
Continue Reading‘Why don’t I buy used rather than lease new?’
Vanarama's Van Expert Tim Cattlin shines a light on the realities of 'making do' with a used van when you could lease a brand new one from Vanarama. You can almost hear the sceptical tradesman chatting to his mates at the pub… 'I don't need a brand new van. Only a fool buys new, everyone knows...
Continue ReadingEverything we know about… the new 2019 Ford Ranger
The NEW Ford Ranger – all the details The best-selling pickup in Europe – the Ford Ranger – is about to get a "lick and a flick" update in the shape of the 2019 version due to hit the UK in June. The current model is facing stiff competition from the Mitsubishi L200 … will this new version be...
Continue ReadingSomething for the weekend… a fresh Ford Transit Custom, new-look Isuzu D-Max and more
Every Friday Vanarama 's resident van expert Tim Cattlin offers his own take on what's hit the news (or gossip tree) in the world of vans and anything else that might impact van operators and drivers across the UK. Another year, another Transit Custom Although it was only last year...
Continue ReadingThe Citroen Berlingo is back and it’s better!
Citroen Berlingo 2019 Review: It may be a small van, but it's got A LOT to offer Guess what? Citroen have released ANOTHER Berlingo (hold on let's just count how many there are) yep, this will be the third generation Berlingo. But this time it's back and it's better. Vanarama's Tia Richards...
Continue ReadingVan & Pickup Leasing - How Does It Work?
Leasing a new van or pickup is a great way for sole traders, limited companies and small businesses to obtain a van without having to make an expensive initial cash outlay. It is essentially a long-term agreement that offers a simple and cost-effective choice for company vehicle finance. Steps of leasing...
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