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Van overloading: what the latest research suggests, and how to stay legal
In recent research carried out by Volkswagen, it was found that over half of the UK’s three million vans regularly exceed their maximum payload. Not only could this cause huge potential problems for the vehicle, but it is illegal as it is considered non-roadworthy and can land the driver with a penalty and a fine to pay.
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Vans are crucial to the UK economy — and the latest DfT numbers show why
This week, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) released the FTA Logistics Report 2016, which shows that the four million vans on our roads are a more important part of the UK economy than ever before.
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Vans were driven further than ever in 2016 — and the latest DfT data shows the long-term trend
Vans clocked up more miles on UK roads last year than ever before says the Department for Transport (DfT). According to the organisation, vans drove 2.2 billion miles more on British roads in 2016, thanks (in part) to increased demand for online shopping delivery services.
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Volkswagen Crafter autonomous braking: what changed in 2017 — and how insurance ratings work now
Innovation's a great way of making life easier, yet the latest developments from Volkswagen are also making people safer and saving them money too.
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Volkswagen petrol Transporters: what that announcement meant — and what you can buy now
Volkswagen has announced that it is now adding petrol engine to its Transporter van range, as well as its Caravelle and California models.
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What type of licence do you need to drive a van?
If you‘re thinking of buying and insuring a van, then you should probably ensure you‘re legally allowed to drive it or you may get yourself into trouble.
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Why the old van in your yard is a safety risk
Many van fleet owners have that old vehicle that is no longer fit for day-to-day work, but is kept as a run around - like a workhorse that is being run into the ground. This could be a huge health and safety risk, which can affect your insurance premiums.
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Winter tyres will not automatically invalidate your commercial van insurance
After much speculation the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has officially announced that the use of specialist winter tyres on your commercial vehicle will not invalidate your insurance.
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21% of motorists thought checking social media while driving was OK — the UK rule is now even clearer
According to the RAC, over a fifth of van drivers and motorists are unaware that it’s illegal to check Twitter and Facebook whilst driving. The same study also found that 12% were unaware that driving whilst texting is illegal as well.
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