The Business Vans guest blogs section features paid-for editorial on vans, van financing and van management. We think you will find this additional content interesting and informative.

How to successfully manage your business fleet

By |2021-09-21T10:40:28+01:00May 24th, 2018|Guest blog, Industry articles|

Managing a business fleet can feel like a highly complex job. With this role comes with many challenges and responsibilities and - just like employees - fleet vehicles are a vital part of your work operations. You rely heavily on them to get the job done and keep customer satisfaction up. In order for this to be achieved, you need [...]

How to get the best van insurance when you’ve had a brush with the law

By |2018-05-10T14:06:55+01:00May 10th, 2018|Guest blog|

If you are unfortunate enough to have had a conviction, whether or not it was anything to do with motoring, then this is likely to affect the cost of your van insurance premiums. Worst case scenario, you may even find it particularly difficult to get insurance at all from any of the mainstream, household insurance names. This seems to be [...]

Improving the security of vans in 2018

By |2018-04-26T15:01:17+01:00April 26th, 2018|Guest blog|

AS the population grows all over the world, so do crime rates. From snatch&run and burglary to car theft, criminals are always finding new ways to target the public. Car crime has always grabbed the limelight. Whether it’s the valuable items inside or the car itself, cars remain a target for thieves. Cars have always been one of the favourite [...]

Commercial diesel scrappage incentives

By |2018-03-01T15:43:05+00:00February 26th, 2018|Guest blog, Industry articles|

THE government has started to roll out their plans to improve the UK’s air quality, with the target of eliminating the sale of petrol and diesel cars because of their harmful emissions to the environment by 2040. As a result, many manufacturers, and the government, have proposed and launched diesel scrappage schemes to encourage drivers to trade in their cars [...]

Improve the security of your van

By |2017-10-06T15:56:25+01:00October 6th, 2017|Guest blog, Van News, Van Security|

LIGHT commercial vehicle ownership has improved vastly in the last 10 years, with the changing trends towards home comforts and a soaring demand for same-day delivery in the home shopping market but it's essential to ensure the security of your van. LCV’s are comparatively diverse to Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and the features that come with these vehicles are more [...]

13 techniques to keep your fuel bill low

By |2017-09-22T16:27:33+01:00September 22nd, 2017|Driving advice, Guest blog, Van Advice|

IF your business involves a lot of driving, you’ll know just how infuriating it can be to see your various costs totted up at the end of the month. Between purchase costs and repairs, insurance, tax, and your fuel bill, it’s expensive to keep a van on the road. Chances are, you’re also feeling a little guilty about the toll [...]

Euro 6 diesel infographic

By |2017-08-09T11:57:22+01:00August 9th, 2017|Guest blog|

THIS Euro 6 diesel infographic describes the introduction of Euro 6 in September 01 and how the latest diesel engine emissions legislation, determined by the European Commission, helps make vehicles cleaner. Join business hire and leasing specialists Northgate as they analyse how the standards have changed the motoring scene for the better.

How Mercedes could be shaping the future of van driving

By |2017-07-18T11:17:45+01:00July 18th, 2017|Guest blog|

GERMAN vehicle giant Mercedes has recently used an event at its Van Innovation Campus in Stuttgart, Germany, as an opportunity to showcase its plans to change the way we look at the future of van driving. Join van hire and leasing specialists Northgate as they analyse just how the manufacturer could be shaping the future of this popular sector of the motoring [...]

Top five vans for your business

By |2017-06-07T10:03:06+01:00June 7th, 2017|Guest blog|

FOR those businesses that require vans, you have a vast selection to choose from - there are small vans and large vans, vans that hold a certain weight and vans that have certain space. Here are our top five vans for your business. Vans are available through both leasing and finance options to make it easier for business to acquire their fleets. [...]

Buying vs leasing: what you need to know

By |2017-04-11T09:27:43+01:00February 28th, 2017|Guest blog, Industry articles|

NEED a new van? Which is best, buying vs leasing? We often hear about the pros and cons of leasing for a private buyers or SMEs, and the fact is that many of us may veto the leasing idea without giving it too much thought – knowing that we won’t own the vehicle at the end. However, sometimes the benefits can certainly [...]

Be wise and check when buying a used van

By |2017-01-27T16:47:44+00:00January 27th, 2017|Guest blog, Van News|

BUYING a used van for business? Find out why and how a vehicle's hidden bad history could adversely affect your business and how to prevent it. Equipping your staff with a business van means providing them with a safe and secure means of transport with which they can operate at their best. You can even deploy magnetic name panels on the [...]

Are you getting a good deal? How do dealers value cars they buy and sell?

By |2017-01-23T17:07:38+00:00January 23rd, 2017|Guest blog|

IF you’re looking to sell your car, you may be considering taking it to a dealership. However, before you do, it helps to understand whether you’re getting a good deal when dealers value the cars they buy and sell. Each dealership is different, so how can you tell which one is giving you the best valuation? Here we’ll look at how [...]

Citroen business vans – Is it better to lease or buy?

By |2017-01-23T16:32:19+00:00January 23rd, 2017|Guest blog|

ARE you trying to decide whether to lease or buy your next business van? If you’re looking to cut back on the cost of business this year, your main question is obviously going to be which option is the most cost effective? However, it’s important to look at more than just the price tag when it comes to making your [...]

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