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Hands-free mobile phones impair driving performance
Wednesday March 31 2010
Van leasing drivers should be wary of using hands-free mobile phones behind the wheel following new research. According to a study from the University...
Fiat to show of van range at CV Operators Show
Wednesday March 31 2010
Drivers interested in Fiat van contract hire can take a closer look at the manufacturer's latest models at this year's CV Operators Show. Fiat has announced...
Ford to extend UK Transit van production
Wednesday March 31 2010
Those interested in leasing a UK-made van will be interested to hear that Ford has announced it will extend production of the Transit at its Southampton...
Move to SDST could improve road safety
Tuesday March 30 2010
Reports that the UK's main political parties are considering changing the country's time-keeping system to allow for lighter evenings have been welcomed...
Nissan extends trade-in offer
Tuesday March 30 2010
Nissan van leasing centres may be interested to learn that Nissan has announced plans to extend its trade-in offer, despite the fact that the government...
Van leasing drivers given fuel saving advice
Tuesday March 30 2010
Van leasing drivers could cut down on their fuel bills by following advice issued by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The organisation has...
Volkswagen Transporter T5 ' best medium panel van on the road'
Tuesday March 30 2010
Those looking to contract hire a van may wish to consider the latest Volkswagen T5 model, which has just been given a rave review by fleetnews.co.uk....
Improved planning could make roads better for van leasing customers
Tuesday March 30 2010
Van leasing customers could find less congestion on the roads if they were better managed and new technology is introduced. That is the conclusion of...
Van leasing companies urged to check drivers' tyres
Monday March 29 2010
Van leasing companies should check the tyres of all their vehicles to ensure they are properly inflated and have deep-enough treads. That is according...
£9.5bn needed to bring roads up to scratch
Friday March 26 2010
Van leasing customers tired of Britain's damaged roads will be disappointed to hear the government will need to find £9.5 billion to bring them...
Immigrant driving licence rules tightened
Friday March 26 2010
Van contract hire may become more difficult for Britain's immigrants following a tightening of the rules governing driving licences. The Department...
IAM calls for training incentives
Friday March 26 2010
Van leasing staff drivers could be offered further training by their employees under proposals from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The organisation...
Van contract hire customers warned of oil danger
Thursday March 25 2010
Van contract hire customers and other motorists should regularly check their oil as failing to do so can lead to expensive repair bills and increased...
Manchester bus lane tickets to be written off
Thursday March 25 2010
Any van contract hire customers caught driving in bus lanes in Greater Manchester may have had a lucky escape after the council was forced to write off...
Darling pledges funds to fix weather-damaged roads
Thursday March 25 2010
Van leasing customers fed up with driving on potholed roads will have been pleased with Alistair Darling's Budget speech yesterday (March 24th). The...
FTA blasts Severn crossing toll
Wednesday March 24 2010
Van leasing customers could be among those losing out to what the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has deemed "unfair and unnecessary tolls" on the...
Chancellor staggers fuel duty rises
Wednesday March 24 2010
Van contract hire customers have been granted some respite from rising fuel duty in the Budget, announced today (March 24th). The chancellor Alistair...
RMIF calls for van MoT changes
Wednesday March 24 2010
Van leasing vehicles could be subject to more regular MoTs should calls from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) be heeded. The industry body...
Van drivers warned of Waltham Abbey crime spree
Tuesday March 23 2010
Van leasing customers in the Waltham Abbey area should take extra care in keeping their vehicles secure following a spate of thefts in the region. Thieves...
Van contract hire drivers among most knowledgeable motorists
Tuesday March 23 2010
A new study suggests van contract hire users could be among the country's most vehicle-savvy motorists. According to a survey by van insurance specialists...