Many refrigeration transportation companies suffer from the engine cutting out when the vehicle enters Start/Stop mode, which in turn shuts off the power to the temperature controlled storage at the rear of the vehicle. This can cause problems as these systems require constant power during transportation to keep them at the desired temperature. Most […]
Russell Hall, fleet manager at the windscreen repair and replacement company, has previously claimed a £50,000 annual reduction in insurance-associated costs last year, which he attributes largely to the introduction of similar technology back in 2012. “It is difficult to put an exact cost-saving figure on the use of cameras,” he said. “We are certain, […]
The event is designed to give van operators the opportunity to test the vehicle range. In addition to testing the vehicles on track, experts from Mercedes-Benz will be on hand to explain the added benefits available with Mercedes-Benz fleet packages. When it comes to maintaining the vehicle, there are 110 Mercedes-Benz Vans service points […]
At the helm of the branch will be director responsible, Julie Steed, who will oversee the truck sales, vans sales and aftersales divisions, working with van manager, Wendy Smith, parts manager, Nigel Harding and service manager, Aaron King. A marketing professional, with a passion for driving exacting standards and delivering an exceptional customer service experience, […]
The upgraded site is also now fully responsive, meaning it has been optimised for use via a smartphone or potable device. The improved website – www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/used-vehicles – allows customers to search from a stock of around 2,000 used commercial vehicles across the network. They can then take advantage of the new ‘Reserve On-line’ feature, which […]
The survey revealed more than 27% of tyres were already illegal when they were replaced. TyreSafe claims that could equate to more than one-in-four of the 37 million cars and LCVs on the UK’s roads being driven with a tyre that could cost its driver a £2,500 fine and three penalty points, an MoT failure, […]
Commenting on AJAX's achievement, Mark Cartwright, head of vans at FTA, said: “Since we launched Van Excellence in 2010, it’s fair to say that the majority of our Accredited Operators run sizeable van fleets. “Talking to smaller operators, it was clear that they often needed more support in putting into place the systems and […]
SMMT found that heavier vans saw a small decline in demand, with registrations for the 2.5-3.5T segment down -2.2% last month. However these larger vehicles accounted for 63% of all the vans registered so far this year. Figures for smaller LCVs painted a mixed picture, with registrations of new vans below 2.0 tonnes up […]
The North East based firm is taking delivery of eight Peugeot Boxer vans from Simon Bailes’ Stockton dealership to help facilitate the company’s UK expansion plans. Simon Bailes Peugeot has worked with Advantex for more than three years. Advantex has implemented and supported the company’s IT, Networking, Wireless, Data Connection and Telecoms, providing a […]
Cogent Breeding operates a 40-strong fleet of light goods vehicles all equipped with trackers to provide real-time journey information and forward-facing CCTV cameras; as well as 50 company cars with almost 80 employees driving their own cars on work-related journeys invariably in rural areas. The company, part of Wheatsheaf Investments Ltd, has joined the […]
