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Guide to buying a used van during the pandemic

By |2020-05-05T13:48:46+01:00April 29th, 2020|Guest blog|

MEASURES against the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus have been introduced worldwide. I   When you think which vehicle is right for you, remember that you can select, check, and negotiate everything about a van with the owner online. Buying “according to the datasheet” Actually, the word "buying" should be written in quotation marks, because having paid the money for a [...]

Advanced Protection: Protect Your Vehicles from Thieves

By |2023-06-26T09:00:47+01:00March 5th, 2019|Guest blog|

A tagging system is unique for recovery and theft-prevention system. The system uses a multifaceted approach to locomotive theft-prevention. A vehicle tagging system implements special preventative measures, such as electronic identification and chemical etching. Purpose of this method is to deter thieves and track a stolen vehicle with a car tracking system. Extraordinary measures are combined to form useful anti-theft [...]

Worrying news for van owners as UK tool thieves hit harder targets with greater ease

By |2019-02-21T14:12:02+00:00February 21st, 2019|Guest blog|

The UK tool theft epidemic is showing no sign of slowing down, with thieves becoming more sophisticated and choosing higher value targets. Claims data from Simply Business released in 2018 highlights a number of worrying trends, including an overall increase in the number of thefts over the past few years and more expensive tools being targeted. Tool thieves up their [...]

All you need to know about self-build campervan insurance

By |2019-02-20T09:31:01+00:00February 20th, 2019|Guest blog|

Are you one of those rare and lucky individuals who are blessed with a traveller’s spirit? If you answered yes, then your heart is at the utmost peace when venturing out on the open roads. Looking for your next adventure? Then my friend, you are in the right place as we will teach you how about self-build camper vans and [...]

How can technology improve the performance of your fleet?

By |2019-02-19T10:26:14+00:00February 19th, 2019|Guest blog|

In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of fleet management technology, allowing drivers and fleet managers alike to access a significant amount of smart data with regard to vehicle and driver performance. Features include fuel efficiency information, driver performance insights and real-time tracking via GPS, all of which help effortlessly manage the end-to-end performance of van [...]

Reaching B2B van shoppers with your online presence

By |2019-02-18T08:50:59+00:00February 18th, 2019|Guest blog|

Van hire and purchasing is no small decision, and it is something that companies take very seriously. Building up trust and a relationship with a prospective purchaser takes time and it is not something that you are going to do with a couple of Facebook advertisements. Business owners have been warned time and time again that they should watch out [...]

Van racking storage space-saving tips for all work vans

By |2018-11-27T11:40:47+00:00November 27th, 2018|Guest blog|

IF you’ve ever spent valuable time searching through the back of a Citroen Berlingo for a two-gang back box or rifling among stacks of plastic pipes for a right-angle connector in a Renault Traffic this may well be the article for you. If you’ve ever stabbed yourself on a gripper-rod reaching for a carpet stretcher in the back of a [...]

Vehicle dashboard lights – what do they mean?

By |2018-11-13T10:30:59+00:00November 13th, 2018|Guest blog|

Vehicle maintenance is key when operating a smooth business. Knowing that your drivers are aware of what to do should something happen suddenly will ensure longevity of your vehicle. It is important to be able to understand the meaning of your vehicle dashboard lights and know what to do in response to them. Paying attention to warning lights and understanding [...]

What you should consider when buying a van for your business

By |2018-11-07T12:00:11+00:00November 7th, 2018|Guest blog|

A business van is both a dependable workhorse and a mobile advertisement. No one is going to take your business seriously if your van doesn’t look the part, and a vehicle that lets you down is going to cost you money and more importantly, customer goodwill. There’s a lot of choice out there so before you make a significant capital [...]

How to protect your work van from tool theft

By |2018-11-12T12:18:50+00:00November 6th, 2018|Guest blog|

Don’t let tool thieves threaten your livelihood. Wasim Bux, Product Manager at insurance provider iGO4, shares his insider expertise on how tradespeople can help to prevent break ins and tool theft. Britain is in the grip of a tool theft epidemic, with police estimates suggesting that a van is broken into every 23 minutes (BBC). Opportunistic criminals will strike any [...]

How driving behaviour affects your fleet’s bottom line

By |2018-07-13T11:57:33+01:00July 13th, 2018|Guest blog|

A FLEET'S strength lies in two places, its vehicles and its drivers. When both work 100% efficiently, profits stay healthy and everyone is happy. But when one, or both, falter that's when the impact on your fleet's bottom line starts to show. And as Bluedrop Services, specialists in motor fleet insurance discuss, when accidents on the road do occur questions [...]

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