What would Santa drive instead of the sleigh?
…an Aston Martin or a Bentley I think. You must remember that Santa is a superstar. The jolly red-suited man is up there with James Bond and Superman. But this wouldn’t provide the load capacity needed. He must surely demand a mode of transport fit for such an iconic figure… a mode of transport that provides comfort for that belly like a bowl full of jelly….but one that can lug that sack of his.
Simple but effective. What more do you need to know about the new Citroen Berlingo that this commercial doesn’t deliver? Vansdirect.co.uk sells loads of these cheap vans - hardly surprising given the features that the Citroen Berlingo comes with as standard. In fact, the entire Citroen van range comes stacked with features you wouldn’t normally associated with cheap vans for sale in the UK.
But enough from me. Sit back and watch the simple Citroen van advert for yourself.
The Wheel - such an old design???
Whilst no one anticipated the global economic crisis and the devastating impact this would have, I find myself asking; Why are we so surprised by the woes of the car makers of the world?
General Motors is on the brink of collapse. They’ve let Saab file for bankruptcy protection and Opel are looking for new owners / investors. But why are we surprised? Saab hasn’t returned a profit in over a decade of GM ownership! GM’s American factories are weighed down by the political burden of the unions and thus their operating costs are high. Moreover, these same factories work to archaic practices or, at best, are half way to imitating their Japanese counterparts.
The Winner is.........
Last night the inaugural Fleet Van Awards was held in Birmingham in recognition of all things van related. Fleet News reports on the success of Citroen as they clinched “three titles, including the Van of the Year award.”
So, who were the winners on the night? Which van will you want to buy based on the results? At Vansdirect we stock over 2000 vans, so whichever one you want, the chances are we’ve got it - and at a cheap price! So, why not look at the list and call us - or click here for a free call back.
Dr Who. No, the Tardis isn't a van, but the van is!
It’s Friday again! This means time for a bit more fun in the Vansdirect newsroom. We’ve already brought you famous vans from stage, screen and football - but this got the Top Trump players amongst us asking…. what is the most famous van out there? Which has the housewife (or husband) seen more of than any other? Is there an automatic choice when making a movie or tv show? It doesn’t really matter, but at least you’ll be able to cite the answer when you’re next at the pub.
Registrations Fall In September
Vansdirect recently reported on the SMMT’s assessment of falling car registrations during September 2008. Today, the same organisation published its assessment of the commercial vehicle market.
In short, registrations are down 19.2% for September but down a massive 22.1% in the case of vans only. These figures are hardly surprising, but given the apparent unwilling nature of the government to commit to any substantive rescue plans or to speculate on potential solutions, the figures do not make pleasant reading for the manufacturer or van retailer.
We are family! I got all my sisters with me!
Bipper, Nemo and Fiorino are not Disney’s take on the ugly sisters but instead Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat’s joint venture van - they’re the same small van but rebadged by each manufacturer. A jury of international journalists congruating at the International Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, have this week named the van - the “International Van of the Year”.
Poo Eine Vansdirect?!
It’s safe to say that most of us are ignorant of other languages. We know they exist and we try to speak them when desperate for the toilet or looking for the train station, but few of us embrace them. Well, at Vansdirect, we dare to be different. We’re not all about cheap vans and the best van deals this side of the English Channel. Oh no, Vansdirect is a company keen to learn.
Vansdirect are the UK's leading supplier of new vans and commercial vehicles. With a choice of over fifteen manufacturers you are sure to be able to find the perfect van, pick-up or car to suit you. Vansdirect have over 2000 vans in stock and with every new van Vansdirect offer free delivery across mainland Britain. Vansdirect can also supply a range of accessories for your van and can also offer you fantastic deals on van insurance. In addition, we are able to take your current van in part exchange for your new van!
