Buying Used – A guide for the wary…

25th October 2018 | General

A feature published in the August 2018 edition of WhatVan where I take a look at the potential pitfalls of buying used… http://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2018/remarketing-buying-used-a-guide-for-the-wary

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Road Test and Review – Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018MY)

24th October 2018 | Road Tests and Reviews

Technology comes to the white van man…   Background Compared to other categories of light commercial vehicle, the 3.5 tonne GVW sector is probably the least sexy and most utilitarian. These are serious load luggers, be it on parcel deliveries, as a mobile service vehicle, or a double cab tipper working on construction projects. Workhorses,…

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Road Test and Review – Ford Transit Custom (2018MY)

21st August 2018 | Road Tests and Reviews

The market leader gets a makeover…   Background Since it was launched in 2012 the Transit Custom has been a firm favourite with drivers and fleet operators. Its reputation for comfort and practicality together with excellent residual values and running costs has made it regularly top the sales charts in the UK for all LCV’s,…

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Time to sell?

13th June 2018 | General

A feature in the May 2018 issue of ‘WhatVan?’ where I discuss the various methods a business can use to dispose of its vans… Link

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Road Test and Review – Mercedes-Benz X-Class

1st June 2018 | Road Tests and Reviews

A class above? Background The market for ‘lifestyle’ 4×4 pick-ups in the UK has boomed in recent years, and indeed although new LCV registrations have fallen lately, this sector bucked the trend and continued to grow. Seeing an opportunity, manufacturers who have previously not been a contender have introduced their own offerings, often a ‘rebadged’…

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Maximising Residual Values

20th February 2018 | General

A feature in the February 2018 edition of WhatVan? magazine looking at ways to maximise the return when disposing of used LCV’s.   http://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2018/remarketing-how-to-maximise-residual-values

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