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Van drivers facing longer hours for less return
- 08/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle has revealed that 60% of UK van drivers are working longer hours compared to this time last year as they battle to combat rising cost-of-living pressures. Meanwhile, 68% identified rising material prices as one of their greatest challenge. The survey of [...] -
BCA reveals LCV price revival
- 21/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has revealed that LCV values reached their highest point since September in January, reversing a run of three consecutive monthly falls. Values improved by £727 over the month, or nine per cent, to reach £8,764. The new van sector also continued to return positive results, growing for the 13th consecutive [...] -
Lucky 13 for LCV sales
- 06/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The new light commercial vehicle (LCVs) market grew by 8.4% with 23,962 vehicles joining UK roads during January, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks 13 consecutive months of growth and the highest January total since 2021. New [...] -
Fras-le – Braking into the UK aftermarket
- 01/02/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Products
Fras-le, an international manufacturer of commercial vehicle friction materials and brake systems, is aiming to make an impact in the UK market with its cutting-edge aftermarket solutions, particularly its CV brake pads and CV brake linings. Established in 1954 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, the company has grown to [...] -
Fix Auto Basingstoke opens dedicated LCV site
- 25/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Basingstoke has opened a second site which is dedicated to repairing vans, LCVs and motorhomes. Work to transform the new 15,000 sqft repair centre, which features two oversized spraybooths, started in the first week of December and was due to be completed but next month but has opened almost two weeks [...] -
LCV market up 21% in 2023
- 08/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The light commercial vehicle market grew by 21% last year to reach 341,455 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK saw an additional 59,316 LCVs join its roads than in 2022, following an extra £2bn investment by companies. December was particularly strong, with demand up [...] -
Fix Auto Basingstoke to unveil dedicated LCV site
- 03/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Fix Auto Basingstoke is set to cut the ribbon on a new repair centre dedicated to vans and LCVs. The 15,000 sqft site, located near the existing Fix Auto Basingstoke bodyshop and expected to open its doors in the middle of the month, features twin oversized spraybooths, large four-poster lifts and supporting [...] -
LCV demand continues upwards trend
- 06/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the ninth month in a row in September. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, it was up 28.1% with 44,760 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads. Year-to-date, LCV sales are up 20.8% with 257,979 units registered in the first [...] -
Deadline looms for eBay van conversion awards
- 14/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
There are just two weeks left for van owners to enter eBay’s Van Conversion of the Year Awards, which offer a £10,000 first prize. The awards, which will feature expert judges including architect and TV-presenter, George Clarke, are searching for the most beautifully executed, space efficient and clever Light [...] -
eBay unveils new Van Conversion awards
- 01/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
eBay has launched its inaugural Van Conversion of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate the best light commercial vehicle (LCV) conversions in the UK. eBay is now seeking the best fit-outs across a range of industry sectors, covering any and every purpose. It has enlisted the help of a judging panel including [...]