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.

How can haulage companies avoid asylum seeker fines

By |2015-08-26T12:35:58+01:00August 26th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles, Van News|

Haulage companies and lorry drivers have been in the news recently, facing difficult trading conditions and suffering the consequences of the immigration crisis in Calais. Not only has Operation Stack forced them to park their vehicles along the M20 and in Manston Airport in Kent, but they have also been forced to pay heavy fines, courtesy of the Home Office’s [...]

Financing Your van – cash, loan or lease?

By |2015-09-16T10:02:24+01:00August 3rd, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles|

WHEN it comes time to pick a van, you have a few purchasing options. Your choices are going to be limited by your budget, but it is still worth looking at what kinds of options are open to everyone and the benefits and shortcomings of each of those options. Cash Now most people aren’t goingtohave the cash on hand to [...]

Gostoli: Scudo replacement will close the gap between Ducato and Doblo

By |2015-07-21T12:16:48+01:00July 17th, 2015|Editor's blog, Industry articles|

FIAT Professional has a new CEO of Europe, the Middle East and Africa - Domenico Gostoli and Business Vans caught up with the ex-Iveco man at a recent meeting on a fleeting visit to the UK. In a passionate and open meeting with UK van media, Gostoli revealed his plans for the Fiat Professional brand and future models plans. His [...]

The optimum insurance for smaller van companies

By |2015-07-14T11:57:56+01:00July 14th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles, Van News|

WHEN starting your own company you can find yourself drowning in a sea of confusing insurance options. How do you find the best deal for your needs, and what are you legally required to obtain? Sadly preferential treatment, in popular opinion, is often given to larger corporations; leaving smaller companies searching to find a valuable deal that isn't too costly. [...]

Creating and maintaining an efficient fuel dispensing system

By |2015-05-07T09:00:51+01:00May 7th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles|

A Hytek 12V Battery Diesel Fuel Pump THERE are many fuel pump options on the market so finding the right one for a specific fuelling situation should be fairly straightforward. Many pumps offer a variety of features designed to address the fuelling needs for a variety of vehicle and fuel types. To make the best choice, it’s wise [...]

The Importance of breakdown cover for your business vehicles

By |2015-04-30T10:38:10+01:00April 30th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles|

Cold, exposed, lonely - it's the nightmare of a motorway breakdown AS the owner of a business you may well have a number of vehicles including vans and cars involved in your operations. Their use might range from logistics purposes like transporting your goods or products, or they might be your sole means of meeting clients or travelling [...]

Why a new branded van is essential for your business

By |2015-04-30T09:33:11+01:00April 30th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles|

The condition of your vehicle reflects on your company. Leasing through 'Lease Van' will allow you to use a brand new set of vehicles. WHETHER you run a large-scale distribution company or an independent painting and decorating service, the state of your company vehicle(s) has a big impact upon business. After a few years it’s likely your van [...]

Peugeot Food Truck rolls into town

By |2015-04-24T11:26:57+01:00April 24th, 2015|Editor's blog, Industry articles|

The Peugeot Food Truck: great looking, but with an even tastier treat inside! PEUGEOT, Peugeot, Peugeot you have to make this: the Peugeot Food Truck. Wow! We're all partial to an espresso and a bite to eat here in BV towers and this rolling up outside our offices each day would be brilliant. Actually, perhaps it could take [...]

Business van leasing on the rise as firms evolve to save costs

By |2015-04-08T12:17:20+01:00April 8th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles|

Internet shopping is one of the reasons for the increase in the number of tyres sold MORE businesses are opting to lease light vehicles as they evolve to suit urban environments. The increase in the consumption of light vehicle tyres is a result of the growing trend of home deliveries due to internet shopping according to experts, with [...]

Death of the van driver

By |2015-03-26T15:54:08+00:00March 26th, 2015|Editor's blog, Industry articles|

Don't look now...but there's a delivery drone waiting to deliver those parcels at your expense MORRISONS supermarkets might have got rid of computers – the fabled Intelligent Queue Monitor – in favour of human intervention this last week, but the days of the van driver could be numbered. That’s right. In favour of ‘drone’ delivery vehicles. Unlike Morrisons’ [...]

Editor’s view: Volkswagen Amarok Canyon 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION Permanent 180hp auto

By |2014-12-08T15:49:59+00:00December 8th, 2014|Editor's blog, Industry articles|

Double trouble! The Amarok was a double cab favourite at Business Vans WOW! We do like a pick up here at Business Vans, but the VW Amarok Canyon surely is the godzilla of double cab pick ups. Even its full title - Volkswagen Amarok Canyon 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION Permanent 180hp auto - suggests it will stride over anything, [...]

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