Keep up-to-date with Van Mail
2 September 2010
Van insurance customers can now keep abreast with all the issues and happenings in the car sector with a brand new electronic newsletter.
Launched by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the informative publication is aimed at keeping fleet managers and van drivers completely updated.
It will be published quarterly and does not stop with just features and articles, but also gives readers the chance to win exciting prizes with each issue.
The first issue of the newsletter will give a lucky winner the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on a VIP tour of the Red Bull Racing factory.
Readers will also get the opportunity to win a £5,000 cash prize for simply agreeing to test drive the new Crafter.
Volkswagen's commitment to ensuring the best possible customer service also saw the company picking up the Worldwide Aftersales Importer of the Year award.
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Ford unveils new Transit Minibus
18 August 2010
Van insurance customers thinking about buying a new vehicle can check out the new Transit Minibus launched by Ford.
The vehicle seats 14 people and is available from the starting price of £25,400. Drivers considering purchasing the van can choose from three types of powertrains, including the new 100PS and the 140PS with six-speed transmission.
As part of its efforts to support the digital switchover, Ford has announced that the Transit SportVan will become the first vehicle to come with DAB radio.
Motorists opting to buy the vehicle can also do so on a category B licence.
Ford also recently unveiled the new upgraded version of Transit Tipper, featuring a better payload and lower loading height.
Mark Simpson, marketing director of Ford of Britain, said: "Transit's dependability and robustness enable us to create commercial vehicles that provide effective business solutions."
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Vauxhall launches new service centre network
4 August 2010
Van insurance customers would be interested to know that Vauxhall has launched a new service network especially dedicated to commercial vehicles.
As part of the initiative, 100 Vauxhall MasterFit service stations have opened up shop across the country.
Drivers of commercial vehicles will now be offered a host of service and repair options when they visit any of the premier service centres.
Richard Collier, national commercial vehicle sales manager, said: "The standards set by Vauxhall for a Premier Service Centre are designed to meet the most demanding requirements of customers operating vans at these higher weights."
He acknowledged that a large part of the operations would at aimed at helping customers to maintain low downtimes for repair and vehicle servicing, while keeping vehicles in good working order.
Recently, Vauxhall allowed motorists access online vouchers that entitled them to a free ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Check.
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Volkswagen unveils national servicing plans
2 August 2010
Van insurance customers would be pleased to find out that the Volkswagen is taking extra measures to standardise servicing prices across all its Van Centres around the country.
The move is part of the company's efforts to counter the popular belief that it is exorbitantly costly to have vans serviced and repaired at the brand's flagship centres.
Customers will have the option of choosing between either an interim or a full service scheme at the stations.
Excluding VAT, a Caddy could undergo a full-blown service at the stations for £199, while an interim service check would cost only £89.
The other vehicles that can take advantage of professional Volkswagen technicians carrying out the service procedure are the Transporter T4 and T5, LT and the Crafter.
Stephen Bateson, head of aftersales and customer service, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: "Volkswagen Van Centres offer a premium customer experience and with our initiatives to reduce servicing costs have to be the best places to get your Volkswagen van serviced."
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Volkswagen vans get ready for tour
20 July 2010
Van insurance customers can now choose their next purchase without making a trip down to the local van centre.
Volkswagen has announced that it will be making it easier for fleet managers to make their next buy by seeing the latest vehicles in the van sector in action at various events.
Vans will be out and about at several venues including Vanfest at the Three Counties Showground at Malvern, International Caravan and Motorhome Show at NEC, the Dumfries Agricultural Show in Scotland as well as the Animal Windfest at Sandbanks, Poole.
Jason Hill, events manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: "We appreciate that people don't always have time to visit our nationwide network of Van Centres, but with the new Transporter, Caravelle and California launched this year, this is the perfect time to take our vehicles on tour."
Recently, Volkswagen's Golf Bluemotion scooped up the Green Car of the Year award at the What Car? Green Awards 2010.
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Chrysler upgrades the Grand Voyager
14 July 2010
Van insurance customers will be excited to find out about the improvements announced by Chrysler regarding its 2010 Grand Voyager Range.
One of the striking features of the new Voyager will be reduction in carbon emission levels by ten per cent as compared to earlier models.
This will see owners saving £200 in the first year as part of vehicle excise duty. The vehicles also benefit from increased fuel efficiency and return a mileage of 33.6 mpg.
Buyers can also choose from a range of add-ons such as dual screen DVD system which will enable passengers in the second and third rows to watch different movies or a video game of their choice.
The Grand Voyager is available from the starting price of £26,995, with the high-end vehicles being priced at £34,995.
Recently, Mercedes-Benz launched the new Vito which boasts of a ten per cent reduction in carbon emissions levels.
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Mercedes-Benz launches new Vito
14 July 2010
Van insurance customers should look out for the brand new versions of the Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Fleet managers with an environmentally conscientious bent of mind might be interested in BlueEFFICIENCY, which is available on-demand.
Carbon emissions by the new age Vito have been reduced by 15 per cent, which can be further enhanced by the incorporation of the optional technology.
This will see the van being fitted out with low-resistance tyres as well an ECO start/stop button.
Newer models have also had their payload capacity increased as well as having their suspension renewed. Sturdy bumpers have been added, along with the front and rear axles being specially tuned.
The cockpit has been completely revamped keeping in mind the ease and comfort of the driver and noise levels have been significantly reduced.
Recently, Mercedes-Benz launched a battery-powered version of the Vito which boasts zero emissions.
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