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Zero BiK for electric vans – is there enough info?
New 0% benefit-in-kind rate for electric vans that takes effect on April 6 has been underpublicised when it should be helping lead to faster, wider adoption, says the Association of Fleet Operators
Brawn to be wild: Ford adds street appeal to best-selling pick-up
New Ranger MS-RT combines a motorsport-inspired appearance with a premium specification and unique, hand-finished detailing, offering customers a high-end, street-focused version of Europe’s best-selling pick-up that sits alongside the desert-race-influenced Ford Ranger Raptor at the top of the Ranger line-up.
Reflex offers new online auction
First of a series of auctions will start Friday 15th January 2021 running until Monday 18th January. Currently, traders can express interest in used stock listed for sale on the Reflex Vehicle Hire website, but the new service will enable live bids on a selection of defleeted cars and vans.
Ford offers real-time van security alerts
Guard Mode employs sensors to detect when someone enters the vehicle, opens the bonnet or load compartment, or starts the engine. It then sends a notification to the owner’s smartphone using the vehicle’s FordPass Connect modem.
How long can you drive that van for? The law on van driving hours
HOW many hours do you spend behind the wheel of your van? Are you aware that the amount of driving that you do is governed by law on van driving hours? No? Well, would you be worried about a fine of up to £300? Or a possible custodial sentence if you cause an accident when you’re over hours? Yes, have I [...]
Crew van tax: is it treated as a car or a van?
Crew vans are highly popular, combining both elements of carrying crew and carrying loads. But beware the benefit in kind tax implications of crew vans. They might look like a van, but sometimes HMRC treats them as cars - with significant tax implications
The Business Van guide to types of van
There are lots of types of van on the market, ranging from car-derived vans like the Ford Fiesta to expansive six-seater crew models like the Mercedes Viano. There are also stripped-down chassis vans for those who need to build a van to their own requirements. Let’s break down the different types of van to see which one best fits your [...]
Can I park my van at home?
Vans parked outside houses for the night are a common sight - but there are a few things you should be aware if you want to park your van at home
Company van tax – do I have to pay it?
Company van tax is a benefit in kind tax you have to pay if you have private use of a company van. This article explains when you have to pay company van tax and how much it is, plus the tax on free fuel for your van