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• How much van tax will you owe this year?

  It’s a new financial year, therefore the new 2017/2018 tax rates are now live. Let’s take a look at what this means for light commercial vehicle drivers.

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• Van sales update: what the latest SMMT figures say

  According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), November 2016 was a record-breaking month for the UK with nearly 30,000 new vans hitting the road.

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• Telematics for vans: how driver feedback systems can cut risk (and what it means for insurance)

  An eco revolution has begun at Balfour Beatty as the infrastructure and construction company are all set to equip their fleet of 1,400 commercial vehicles with the revolutionary GreenRoad 360 system.

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• Delivery drivers warned: don’t risk invalidating your van insurance

  For all you delivery drivers out there, you’ll know just how important speed is to your job. The number of drops you can make in an hour or day is a key measure of your performance, leaving many delivery van drivers to cut corners where they can (metaphorically speaking of course). By leaving their vans unlocked and their engines running while delivering goods, drivers are at risk of invalidating their van insurance policy.

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• Common mistakes in van driving licence checks (and how to avoid them)

  FTA Affinities general manager, Sam Law, said: “Companies using the FTA driver licence checking service are kept constantly informed of all relevant compliance issues, thus ensuring control of driver management and risks. .”

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• Bigger is not always better: are you running the right size van?

  The size of your van is one of the most important aspects you need to consider when buying a new commercial vehicle. The trouble is, if you get the size you require wrong, you’re going to be paying more than necessary...

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• A basic guide to the many types of vans (UK)

  When applying for van insurance you’ll be asked questions such as how many miles you drive per year, how old the vehicle is and what type of van you drive. And, no, this does not mean small, medium or large.

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• The real effect of the VW emissions scandal for UK van owners in 2026

  If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately then you will have undoubtedly have heard plenty about Volkswagen’s emissions-rigging. While this will undoubtedly have a huge impact on VW as a company, what are the real world effects that this rigging will have on the company’s customers?

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• The latest vehicle safety innovations (updated for 2026)

  Read the news or some of your favourite motoring blogs and you’ll be familiar with the stories about making driving easier, greener and, above all else, safer. But how are manufacturers doing this?

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