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M25 named Britain's worst place to take a break
Friday May 28 2010
Van contract hirers should avoid taking driving breaks while on the M25, it has been suggested. A new survey by the RAC has revealed that the London...
Van leasing drivers warned of bank holiday gridlock
Friday May 28 2010
Van leasing customers hoping to travel this bank holiday weekend could face hours of delays. As many 15 million vehicles are expected to take to the...
'Drugalysers' could soon be used by UK police
Friday May 28 2010
Van contract hire drivers could soon face the prospect of taking roadside drug tests as well as those for alcohol, it has been revealed. In an interview...
Motorist challenges speed camera reliability
Friday May 28 2010
Hundreds of van leasing customers may be able to challenge speeding tickets should a motorist be successful in challenging the reliability of speed...
Van leasing drivers could be wasting money on underinflated tyres
Thursday May 27 2010
Underinflated tyres could be costing van leasing drivers a considerable sum of money, it has been suggested. According to a study by Michelin, drivers...
IAM calls on drivers to improve skills to match modern road conditions
Thursday May 27 2010
Van leasing customers and other road users should seek to continually improve there driving skills, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has said...
Van contract hire customers warned against World Cup drink driving
Thursday May 27 2010
With the World Cup taking place this summer in South Africa, no doubt many van contract hire drivers will be enjoying a drink or two while watching the...
Drivers unaware of traffic light sequence
Wednesday May 26 2010
Van leasing drivers have been warned about the dangers of not knowing the correct colour change sequences of traffic lights. A survey of 1,000 motorists...
Auto windscreens wins van fleet award
Wednesday May 26 2010
Auto Windscreens could be van leasing customers' windscreen repair company of choice, according to the Van Fleet World. The magazine has presented the...
Van contract hire drivers worried about economic future
Wednesday May 26 2010
A survey has revealed that many van contract hire drivers may be concerned about their financial security. According to a poll by insurance firm More...
Congestion charge increase announced but western extension scrapped
Tuesday May 25 2010
Van leasing customers face having to pay an additional £2 to drive in the London congestion charge zone. Mayor Boris Johnson has announced that...
Van contract hirers warned of theft danger
Tuesday May 25 2010
Van contract hire customers have been advised to be particularly security conscious following a rise in van thefts. The Association of Chief Police...
Van leasing manufacturer celebrates good start to 2010
Tuesday May 25 2010
Van leasing manufacturer Volkswagen is celebrating a good start to 2010 thanks to improved sales and three award wins. The company has reported an 2.4...
Van leasing customers urged to take care on country roads
Monday May 24 2010
Van leasing customers should take extra care when driving on country roads now that the summer months are here. That is according to the Institute...
Parking app could benefit van leasing firms
Monday May 24 2010
Companies with a large number of van leasing drivers may benefit from a new mobile application showing the best places to park. Parkopedia.com is one...
Drink and drug driving campaign targets van leasing customers
Monday May 24 2010
Van leasing customers and fleets have been urged to ensure their drivers aren't under the influence of alcohol or drugs when behind the wheel. The...
Van leasing customers taking risks with maintenance?
Friday May 21 2010
A survey from Ford suggests that van leasing customers could be taking risks by neglecting to carry out essential maintenance on their vehicles. The...
Used van prices reach record high
Friday May 21 2010
Those considering investing in a van may want to consider contract hire rather than buying one second hand following the release of figures from British...
Van leasing customers issued with theft warning
Friday May 21 2010
Those that contract hire vans in the Milton Keynes area have been warned to be extra cautious following a spate of thefts. There have been five instances...
Van Contract hire customers warned of catalytic converter theft
Friday May 21 2010
Van contract hire vehicles with catalytic converters could be the subject of theft attempts. Incidences where people have tried to steal the items have...