Ideal locations for a UK getaway
With the opportunity for UK travelling drawing closer, we can’t help but envision weekends away with family and friends whist celebrating the turn of a new leaf.
London’s Royal Parks: An ideal family day out
Usually, this is the time of year when families would be pondering ideas for some great days out in preparation for the last day of the school term and the six week summer holidays ahead of them. Unusually, there is a lockdown on and so this year’s summer of fun will need to include as…
How to keep your van secure
The ownership of a van usually signifies the possession of expensive tools which sadly, may be of interest to thieves. It is not un-common to hear of a van burglary, which is what gives a lot of drivers the fear. Today, we have recapped the most helpful ways in which to secure your van and…
Tips for first time van drivers
Driving a van for the first time can be a bit daunting. Getting on the road in a larger vehicle than you’re used to can seem quite a challenge. The truth is, all you need to do is to make a few tweaks to your existing driving habits, and you’ll be a confident van driver…
Tips on how to choose a refrigerated van
If your business requires some form of refrigeration for your products, then hiring a refrigerated vehicle may be the most cost-effective solution for you. But, just like any other vehicle type, refrigerated vans are not all made equal. There are various types that will cater to different needs – and, by extension, businesses – and…
What size van can I hire on a standard licence?
If you have never hired a van before and the time has come when you need one, you are probably wondering whether your licence will be valid. While we would love to say, ‘yes, of course’ it can be a little more complicated than that. Having said that, in most cases the answer is indeed…
Can you hire a van with points on your licence?
While a lot of drivers have never had any endorsements or penalties applied to their licence, many do for one reason or another. Where, why or under what circumstances are not what we want to explore in this month’s article. What we do want to look at more closely are what repercussions such actions may…
Get ready for a summer of festivals
It’s that time of year when the summer is in full swing and you’re ready to get out and make the most of it! Which makes it that time of year for taking a look at some of the main summer music festivals on offer to help you pick and choose the ones that best…
8 great tourist locations in London
Summer is fast approaching and with it come thoughts of holidays and days out with friends and family. It’s a big world out there though. Where do you start when it comes to planning a trip? With so much to do in our own capital city, a staycation, day or weekend trip in London would…
Driving in Europe: what you need to know
With Easter having swiftly passed us by, many will be already turning their attention to summer holidays and a road trip to mainland Europe could be on the cards for you this year. We recently covered the legal requirements for winter tyres in certain European countries, but that is not the only thing to consider…
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