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Keeping your van clean

Go on…confess…do you pay attention to the hygiene of your van or is the thought of cleaning your van regularly somewhat of an unpleasant one? As a whole, the majority of people do struggle to keep their vans clean and … Continue reading

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Motorists are cutting down on driving

High Fuel Costs Influencing Motorists Driving Habits As fuel prices have risen consistently in recent times, and in fact doubled in the last decade, the price of fuel has influenced many motorists driving habits. There are some who have found … Continue reading

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Van parts: Advice on replacement of shock absorbers and struts

There are many van parts which need regular replacement including things like brake pads, spark plugs and oil filters. But when do you know when your shock absorbers and struts need to be replaced and what are the signs to … Continue reading

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Keeping Safe on the Roads This New Year.

The holiday season is a very busy time of the year and this certainly applies to our roads. At this time of the year the roads are particularly dangerous with statistically more accidents and deaths being recorded on the UK … Continue reading

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The New Ford Transit Launches in 2013

Next Year, 2013, sees the launch of the new Ford Transit, already making it’s first appearance at the Hanover IAA Commercial Vehicle Show this September. Ford have not only committed to a complete redesign of it’s entire commercial vehicle group … Continue reading

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MPG Marathon shows Ford’s Fiesta is on Top!

If you could guess which car is the most economical and has the highest miles per gallon, which would you choose? Well, for the twelfth year running, Fleet World Magazine have organised their annual ALD Automotive/Shell Fuelsave MPG Marathon, and … Continue reading

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Renault Master Van Improvements

French vehicle manufacturer Renault has announced an improvement programme to better it’s medium sized van, the Master. Introduced in May 2010, Renault’s Master van is the third in it’s generation and includes the rebadged Opel/ Vauxhall Movano and Nissan NV400 … Continue reading

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Van parts- The low down on steering racks

The steering rack is a vital part of any vehicle and is fairly detailed in design. Rack and pinion steering is common in most modern vehicles but before this technology was developed, a recirculating ball system dealt with steering turns. … Continue reading

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Van Sales Plummeting in 2012

New car sales for 2012 are on the up. However that cannot be said for the van market which has seen a huge decrease this year, particularly in April, with new van registrations seeing a slide to 14,508 units, nearly … Continue reading

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Axone 4 Diagnsotic Unit is Launched!

Vehicle Diagnostic specialists Texa have launched their latest unit, their “flagship” Axone 4. What makes this unit superior is its technology…lots of it! The impressive touch screen is an eye-catching 9.7” and has high quality graphics – an impressive 1024×768 resolution. … Continue reading

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