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A beginner’s guide to practical van security
How secure is your van? With the van becoming synonymous with business, securing it against theft and forced entry is critical. So this article will look at 8 steps you can take right now to make your van secure.
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Are drivers ignoring stopping distances?
One of the biggest complaints about van drivers is the distance in which they follow the car ahead of them - often tailgating even at high speeds. While the shorter front end of a typical van allows for a much better perception of the vehicle, the question has to be raised - why are stopping distances being ignored?
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Construction van safety: what a 2017 survey found, and what HSE expects today
More than a quarter (28%) of businesses have admitted they don’t invest in driver training and 17% do not carry out driver risk management and risk assessments. Therefore, many UK businesses are at risk of breaching health and safety legislation.
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Demand for custom van shelving is on the rise (and what to check before you fit it)
The number of vans on UK roads is on the rise and as a result the number of drivers seeking customised, business-specific van shelving and storage is also on the up.
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Ford Transit durability test: what Ford said it did (and what it means in practice)
Ford has announced that its new Transit has successfully survived a six-month simulation of the toughest treatment that customers could possibly inflict on it in a decade.
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Gone in minutes: why vans are still targets for catalytic converter theft (and what to do)
In a twist upon normal vehicle theft, vans in the Cambridge area are being a target of opportunist thieves. But it isn’t the vans themselves that is the reason behind the criminal interest, but the precious metals that can be found in their catalytic convertors.
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How to maximise your van’s value
When it comes to driving and owning a van, depreciation and running costs can be intimidating. There are several tricks that you can employ to really maximise the value of your van. If you’re struggling to keep running costs low and value high, then here are a few tricks you should employ:
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How to protect your van from burglary (and tool theft)
If you keep abreast of the latest vehicle or trade news, then you’ll know that tool thefts from vans are on the rise. Van insurance is a great way of covering yourself should you become a victim of this crime, but there are a number of preventative measures you could also take to thwart criminals in their tracks.
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Is leasing van graphics worth it? A practical UK guide to branding leased vans
As more and more companies are leasing, rather than buying their vans, it makes sense that they are on the lookout for further savings to be made. One of the suggestions that is often made is whether companies should still pay for traditional vinyl graphics or whether they should simply lease an alternative way of branding.
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