Industry articles Archives - Page 11 of 18 - Business Vans

The Business Van blog – or BV Blog – is where the editor Martyn Collins gives us the behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of vans and commercial vehicles. Or one of our contributors has their say on a business van subject that they want to air in The Business Van Blog. The BV Blog covers a variety of topics, but all based on the world of business vans. Occasionally we also invite guest bloggers to the BV Blog to provide their own insight on commercial vehicles and the world of business vans.

Reaching B2B van shoppers with your online presence

Reaching B2B van shoppers with your online presence

By partner content|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 [...]

Self-Build Campervans Insurance

Self-Build Campervans Insurance

By Martin William - Partner content|2019-02-20T09:28:44+00:00February 8th, 2019|Industry articles|

Because of the customised nature of self-built motorhomes and campervans, you may need to visit a professional insurance provider that offers cover personalised to your bespoke vehicle.

Can you put your commercial van to personal use?

Can you put your commercial van to personal use?

By Maria Taylor|2018-12-18T09:16:54+00:00December 12th, 2018|Guest blog|

If you work from your van then it can seem like a strange idea to think about using it for private use. After all, surely you spend enough hours in it in the week? But at the same time, it’s a vehicle you know exactly how to handle and park, and it comes with a lot of room. The question [...]

Van racking storage space-saving tips for all work vans

Van racking storage space-saving tips for all work vans

By partner content|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?

Vehicle dashboard lights – what do they mean?

By partner content|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

What you should consider when buying a van for your business

By partner content|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 [...]

What are the different types of car warranties available?

What are the different types of car warranties available?

By partner content|2018-11-07T11:52:27+00:00November 7th, 2018|Guest blog|

WE know this site is about vans, but you can't always take your van to the supermarket, or maybe the parents, or a family day out. Sometimes you need a car. And like a van, you need to make sure the car will stay on the road and not let you down. And that's where car warranties come in. If [...]

How to protect your work van from tool theft

How to protect your work van from tool theft

By partner content|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

How driving behaviour affects your fleet’s bottom line

By partner content|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 [...]

How to successfully manage your business fleet

How to successfully manage your business fleet

By partner content|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

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

By Mike James - partner content provider|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

Improving the security of vans in 2018

By Ekim Saribardak - partner content provider|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 [...]

Six tips to reduce the cost of your van insurance cover

Six tips to reduce the cost of your van insurance cover

By Aaron Abel partner content provider|2018-05-03T09:12:54+01:00March 21st, 2018|Guest blog, Industry articles|

Six steps to reduce the cost of your van insurance cover by guest partner content provider Aaron Abel

Commercial diesel scrappage incentives

Commercial diesel scrappage incentives

By Business Vans|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 [...]

Van of the Year Transporter a vital support on epic charity ride

Van of the Year Transporter a vital support on epic charity ride

By Glynn Williams|2017-12-07T12:34:58+00:00December 4th, 2017|Editor's blog|

THERE can have been few people more pleased by the sight of Volkswagen's Van of the Year Transporter than the 55 cyclists on an annual four-day, 220-mile charity bike ride co-organised by former FT motoring editor John Griffiths. 'St Bernard' Transporter This particular Transporter, a sleek, black, high-spec “Highline” Tdi 150PS short wheelbase version of the 2017 Business [...]

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