We all know the importance of regular maintenance and will have a schedule to which the mechanics of our vans are overhauled. Whether its routine maintenance, regular servicing or the annual MOT our vehicles are well looked after to ensure they remain on the road and generating income for our business. But we probably don’t...
Tip up seats are a great space saver. Practical and convenient they can be floor mounted in the rear of the vehicle. Just as comfortable as any other form of seating they can be stored in an upright position when not in use increasing the available storage space. Why your van needs tip up seats Most...
Have you ever got out of the van at the end of the day with an aching back? Just put it down to the demands of the job? It could be as simple as having your seat in the wrong place. It’s something most of us won’t give a second thought to. But making...
There’s plenty of weird and surprising statistics out there. 18% of people claim to have seen a ghost. 9% of pet owners throw birthday parties for their four-legged friends. 11% of people in the UK want a robot baby. All those stats are a bit out there - and probably complete rubbish. But one...
Work vans by definition take a lot of punishment. They are used every day, do countless miles and suffer inevitable wear and tear. It’s a full-time job keeping your vehicle in tip top shape and of course ensuring the van is mechanically sound is absolutely essential. A vehicle which is off the road is...
As operators of any commercial passenger vehicles know, and customers don’t always appreciate, keeping those vehicles on the road, safe and comfortable is a big challenge. The logistics of operating a bus, coach or minibus are complicated. It’s also expensive and time consuming. Even a single passenger vehicle needs a lot of resources to...
You’ll be quite used to thinking about whether your van needs a new part or service. And with any vehicle you’ll keep an eye on the wear and tear brought on by daily use. But you’ll also think about the seats. After all they take plenty of punishment. But it’s also important they are...
Since the mid-nineties the Mercedes Sprinter has been one of the most popular light commercial vehicles used by British contractors. Possibly only the Ford Transit is a more common sight on UK roads. Certainly, we can tell by the number of contractors getting in touch with us asking for seats for Sprinter van conversions...
Adding crew cab seats to your vehicle is one of the smartest investments you can make in your business. The van is the biggest and most important asset any contractor possesses. It’s a big investment, essential for business and it needs to pay its way. One way of getting the best value out of...
There’s nearly 100,000 Ford Transits sold every year in the UK. The vehicle is so popular that ‘Transit’ has become an eponym - it’s used every day by people to describe any type of large white van. Spend five minutes beside any main road at rush hour and you’ll see dozens of them. There...
