At the 2014 series of events, which are sponsored by Goodyear and Volvo, delegates will hear from the Traffic Commissioner and representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). During one of the presentations at the popular FTA conference, the DVSA will be unveiling their systems approach to recognising individual operator culture and their […]
The new out-of-hours servicing at the company’s headquarter site is designed to enable customers to drop off their pre-booked vehicles for inspection and routine service work at the close of business, with the ability to pick up their vehicles the very next day. The scheme, along with 7am to 11.30pm opening hours and the unique […]
The average van at BCA sold for £5,339 in June, a fall of £248 (4.4%) compared to May. Year-on-year values remain ahead, however, up by £633 (13.2%) over the twelve month period, with age and mileage relatively static and performance against CAP declining slightly. Year-on-year table: All vans All vans Avg Age (months) Avg Mileage […]
The company’s “Leasing Revolution” report estimates that over two thirds (68%) of the 1.5 million vans and light commercial vehicles registered to British businesses are owned by SMEs and bought using the company’s cash reserves or with a bank loan. Currently, the average SME-owned van or light commercial vehicle is eight years old. Based […]
National Windscreens’ fleet serving the Midlands, South and West of England, now includes over 100 Movanos. The 30 additional L1 H1 models are powered by Vauxhall’s 2.3 CDTi engine, producing 100PS and a combined fuel economy of 36.2mpg. The vans, which are liveried, include optional rear parking sensors and have been racked out internally to provide […]
The M2M system updates workflow progress in the back office and automatically triggers each action from the moment a customer places an order through to completion, allowing collections to be completed faster and more efficiently. This has been made possible through integration of Crossflight's own booking and despatch software with TomTom Telematics' fleet management platform […]
The service is designed to manage the labour-intensive job on members’ behalf, ensuring that their business is operating legally whilst providing immediate benefits from time and cost savings. Commenting on the service, Sam Law, general manager – FTA Affinities, said: ‘Companies using the FTA Driver Licence Checking Service are kept constantly informed of all relevant […]
Outlining the findings, MyCarCheck.com’s LCV expert, David Hill, said: ‘Our highly desirable choice this month is the Volkswagen Transporter Kombi, with a 102 or 140bhp engine. Crew cab and double cab vans are in demand at the moment as people want them to take the children on camping holidays and all the stuff that goes […]
Attached to the windscreen by adhesive pads and hardwired to each vehicle’s battery, the units record video footage but also monitor driving styles and speeds. The data, stored on a secure SD card, can be reviewed at any time, as and when required. Commenting on the partnership, Auto Windscreens’ managing director, Chris Thornton, said: ‘Driving […]
A new vehicle livery template will also enable signage to be easily fitted by body repairers. Euro Car Parts has a fleet of more than 2,200 vans operating from more than 160 outlets in the UK. Commenting on the deal, Tony Shearer, head of operations at Euro Car Parts, said: 'It is vital that our […]
