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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Van drivers warned about bogus DVLA emails: how to spot them and report them

  Motorists across the UK are warned to be on the lookout for a bogus email requesting verification of details held on the DVLA Swansea database. The email, purporting to be from the DVLA, informs motorists that refusal to supply the required information will result in drivers having to retake their test.

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• Van fleets and the risk of corporate manslaughter

  According to recent research conducted by a UK insurer, many businesses are failing to take even basic steps when protecting themselves against the risk of prosecution in the event of an accident.

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• Van drivers warned about poor eyesight: the legal rules and a practical check-up plan

  Research has shown that more and more van drivers are failing to have their eyesight checked before getting behind the wheel of their van. A recent survey has revealed that over 20% of van drivers have not had an eye test in the past three years. Opticians advise an eye test at least once a year whether you have poor eyesight or not. Eyesight problems can strike at any time and it’s always important to check any changes in vision as quickly as possible.

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