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Tailgate or Barn Doors for VansWhen it comes to finding the right van for you and your business there are many aspects to consider; body lengths, roof heights, engines choices, nominal gross vehicle weight, to name but a... -
Petrol versus Diesel for VansUp until five years ago, diesels had all but replaced petrols on the LCV scene but with an increasingly anti-diesel agenda taking place at Westminster and the advancement of petrol... -
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How reliable is the Ford Transit?Reliability is one of van buyers’ biggest concerns; after all, the longer their vehicle is off the road the more business they stand to lose. To make sure the Transit is... -
Parkers Guide to the Ford TransitAlso read: Parkers Guide to the Volkswagen Transporter Everybody’s familiar with the name ‘Transit’. It’s the most common brand of commercial vehicle on our roads, with the Ford Transit being well... -
A guide to types of vansBeavertail – Also known as dovetail, the beavertail is a popular flat-bed truck used for transporting other vehicles. Box van – A van with a cuboid-shaped load area. Car derived van –... -
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Glossary of van termsDon’t know your barn doors from your bulkheads? Here’s a guide to van-based terminology. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) – Stops the brakes locking up under heavy braking, preventing a potentially-disastrous skid.... -
A guide to van warrantiesBefore you go signing for your new van you’ll need to know the ins and outs of your warranty cover. It’s not just the manufacturer’s warranty you’ll need to know about.... -
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A guide to van insuranceGetting insurance for your van can be an unpleasant experience but help is at hand. It’s all about cutting through the swathe of information. If have an accident or your tools...