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• Top 10 Van MOT Failures
  For hundreds of thousands of tradespeople across the UK, their van is their most important tool of their business. It’s responsible for carrying him or her, and the rest of...
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  Thorough checks are key to VW MOT success
  MOT failures cost van operators a lot of time and money so it may be useful to know that according to a survey, Volkswagens are more likely to pass their...
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  Hyundai targets European van market
  Hyundai has announced it is to launch a new heavy duty van for Europe by 2016, after it makes its official debut at the IAA Show later this month. The...
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  VW launches Amarok Dark Label
  Volkswagen is to offer the fourth special edition model, after the ‘Power’, ‘Canyon’ and ‘Edition’, of its successful pickup truck, the Amarok. The ‘Dark Label’ features distinctive styling, like Durban...
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  Volkswagen introduce luxurious Caddy Black Edition
  Volkswagen has introduced an even more luxurious version of its Caddy van. Called the Black Edition, the new special edition is based on the range-topping Highline trim and is only available...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week
  The star of this week’s Parkers Van Deal is the Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi 16v L1H1 2000, advertised by Loads of Vans. The £7,999 price tag means you will save...
• Renault To Manufacture Fiat Scudo Successor
  Renault has announced that it is to manufacture Fiat’s next medium panel van, due in 2016. Its current medium panel van, the Scudo, has been manufactured by French manufacturer PSA...
• Scrapping the Severn Bridge toll will help small businesses
  Tolls for Severn Bridge crossings should be scrapped in order to help small businesses, says the FTA. The £12.80 charge is seen as excessive by many van owners in the area,...
• Renault to Manufacture Scudo’s Successor
  Renault has announced that it is to manufacture Fiat’s next medium panel van, which is due in 2016. Its current medium panel van, the Scudo, has been manufactured by PSA...
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  Parker’s Van Deal of the Week
  This week’s best deal comes from Pentagon, with a red hot deal on the NV400 in a colour of your choice. The standard model is available from just £11,995 plus...
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  No more Mini Clubvan
  Production of Mini’s Clubvan, the cargo van version of the Clubman, has finished less than two years after its launch in 2012. The move comes despite the manufacturer claiming the Mini...
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  Van Values on the Rise
  Used light commercial vehicle prices are on the rise, the BCA has reported. Figures released by the company show the average commercial sold for 11.9% more during Q2, when compared...
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  Insurance fraudsters eye van drivers
  Criminals specialising in “crash for cash” scams are increasingly turning to van drivers as their cash cow. A recent report by the APU (Asset Protection Unit) suggests that a third...
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  Crackdown on dodgy technicians
  A leading industry body is calling for parliament to introduce a licence for technicians operating in the motor industry. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) believes such a move...
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  Parker’s Van Deal of the Week
  With the carpet now rolled out for the all new Trafic, savvy buyers could be in for a bargain as Renault rush to get rid of old stock. Our Deal...
• Vauxhall revamps van centres
  Vauxhall has recently refreshed its range of dedicated commercial vehicle dealers, the Premier Van Centres, by maximising customer mobility and minimising downtime. All centres are capable of carrying out MOT...
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  Renault Master price plan
  Renault has confirmed pricing for its recently updated Master van. Panel van basic prices now start at a slightly higher £21,120 plus VAT, Crew Vans start from £27,000 and the...
• More Sprinters now with Crosswind Assist
  Less than a year since Crosswind Assist made its debut in the heavy van sector, the manufacturer that introduced it has rolled it out across more variants of its ground-breaking...
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  ESC now standard on all Citroen vans
  Citroen has announced that Electronic Stability Control (ESC), also known as Electronic Stability Program (ESP), is now standard on all its vans manufactured after the 1st of July 2014, in...
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  All-new Mercedes-Benz Vito for 2015
  According to Mercedes boss, Dieter Zetsche, a good job is best done properly, so Mercedes-Benz is claiming its new Vito is a professional van for professional people, and it has the options...