Tesco Compare Van Insurance
We’ve all used it for our home and car insurance but now you can try the checkout for your van insurance! The service, launched by Tesco this week allows you to compare prices on a like-for-like basis and find the best deal for you. Of course, this is something Vansdirect has been doing for quite some some anyway! Why not give the site a go and then call us on 0845 021 0333 or click here for a call back.
New Ruling A Concern For All Drivers
Van and car drivers should revise their use of mobile phones in light of recent court case ruling. The driver in question wasn’t even making a call! A police officer saw the driver merely switching off an alarm whilst driving and this invoked the arrest.
In conclusion, the judge ruled that “it didn’t matter what the driver was doing, because any use of the phone (such as switching off an alarm) amounted to ‘using a hand-held phone’” (Fleetnews).
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.
Flavanol, evangelic, vanilla and vanir - a few of the words we didn't use!
In a bid to prove that vans are truly versatile, Vansdirectnews set out to use as many words containing the element “van” as possible in a single sentance. This then changed to a paragraph. And then into semi-poem-like prose. It’s all fairly meaningless, but a bit of fun.
Van Gough was art, this is just a Van…
Galavanting in caravans isn’t vanity or soley for the sylvan.
Connivance isn’t bonderservants vandalising a minivan.
Transit All Wheel Drive
Ford unveiled their new 4-wheel drive Transit at the Hanover CV Show this month. Power is distributed to all four wheels when necessary thanks to a torque sensor mounted in the front axle. The new transit will therefore be able to cope with driving conditions usually only dared by the pickups.
There’s no extra ground-clearance, but the 140 bhp 2.4-litre TDCi diesel and six-speed gearbox should be enough to see you through the rough stuff. Of course this does mean that drivers can load and unload the Transit AWD as easily as their current model. Moreover, it doesn’t change the visual appearance and because the new technology only add another 50kg, the load-carrying capacity isn’t affected too substantially.
Prices Begin to Steady?
Latest auction figures suggest that the value of vans continue to fall; albeit at a slower rate in September at only 0.75%. Across the entire van spectrum, it’s reported that in September, the average value fell by £24 to £3,190 - approximately £750 down compared to early 2008.
On a positive note, the value of new and part-exchange vans actually rose slightly. Duncan Ward, UK Business Development Manager of BCA, said that “there was an upturn in activity in the auction halls and a fragile confidence returned to the marketplace.”
Which Trim Would You Like Sir?
We tried to avoid the usual cliches when headlining this story, but failed to come up with anything better (as you have just read). So, here are the cliches: ”cut above the rest”, “close shave”, “Short Wheel Base and Sides”. If you can come up with any others, please post them on the comments page.
Usually on a Friday, the Vansdirect staff all turn into budding pundits in a bid to predict the Cardiff City result. However, this week is international week - no Championship football - no Bluebirds - no touchline rant from Jones about the quality of the final pass. What are we to do?
Regular visitors to the site will know that we love all things vans. We also love Fridays. So, once again, Vansdirect look to use the word van to its full advantage - but not in a game of scrabble - there may be no Bluebirds game, but we’ll find something other than scrabble.
Is your van insurance valid? Fronting could void your van insurance!
One the UKs biggest insurance companies is this week warning company owners about the danger of “fronting” - the practice of allowing those not connected to the company to drive a company vehicle. Whilst many assume that the person is included under the company insurance policy, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Norwich Union’s Mike Smith said “Fronting, in most instances, will invalidate the company insurance policy, leaving the business to pay for any damage to their vehicle.”
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.
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!
