Commercial vans have come a long way over the past few years not just in terms of their safety features and fuel efficiency but also their aesthetic appeal and style. With many van owners now making use of their vehicle for both work and personal use, the major manufacturers have come up with a range… Read More »

Luton Van Comparison Chart Van Payload Load Length Load Width Load Height Engine Tail Lift Door Style Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311 LWB Luton 1000kg 3895mm 1700mm 2070mm 2.1 Y – 500kg Roller Shutter Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 LWB Luton 1000kg 3665mm – - 2.1 Y – 500kg Roller Shutter Renault Master 35dCi 150 Platform Cab 1250kg 4150mm… Read More »

The new Transporter has just got better, these are one of the safest, most efficient vehicles on the roads, with rear wing doors and side loading door as standard, the engines have been up graded to a 2.0 tdi 5 speed manual, with a 3 – year 100, 000 mile warranty and serving intervals every… Read More »

Which size van engine should I choose? Looking at vans can often seem confusing, you have chosen the van that suits your needs it’s comfortable to drive and at the price that suits your budget but it’s available in 2 engine sizes with different PS values. When you look through each model’s specifications it will… Read More »

VW Crafter or Mercedes Sprinter? Question. We were recently asked by a customer, what is the difference between a Mercedes Sprinter and a VW Crafter as he was undecided on which van was the right one for his needs? Having driven Mercedes all his life he was looking for a change and noticed that Quadrant… Read More »

1. Ford Fiesta Van Econetic 1.6 TDCi – 85.6 mpg 2. Fiat Punto Van 1.3 Multijet 85 S/S – 80.7 mpg 3. Vauxhall Corsa Van 1.3 95 Ecoflex – 78.3 mpg 4. Peugeot Bipper Van SE HDi 75 S/S EGC – 68.9 mpg 5. Fiat Fiorino Cargo Van 1.3 Mjet C’matic – 67.3 mpg Top… Read More »

A Luton van is a form of box van where bye the body often extends over the cab area thus providing extra storage space. Some of the newer Luton vans now have a rounded section over the cab area which isn’t available as storage space but does make the van more aerodynamic, cutting down on… Read More »

It was announced this morning that the government’s plug-in car grants scheme is to be extended to include electric vans. The Government is prepared to spend £900m over the next 3 years to promote the use of ultra-low carbon vehicles. It’s hoped that this push will help to establish the UK’s automotive industry as one of the world leaders, in the development of ultra-low carbon vehicles.

BMW is set to debut their new Mini van at the 2012 Geneva Motor show in March. The small panel van once popular in the 60′s is set to make its return after a 30 year absence.

Stunned Police in Northern China’s Hebei Province pulled over what they suspected was an overloaded van, only to find it packed with 66 children aged 4 to 5.