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The Van Expert covers a wide range of motoring topics every month. Find some of our best ones in the featured articles section.

LEVC factory in Coventry

Coventry connection for London Electric

The Van Expert tours the UK LCV factory that's changing how commercial vehicles are built.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo

Volkswagen ID. Buzz – practical EV or fashion choice?

Volkswagen describes the ID. Buzz Cargo as 'the return of an icon', but how will the retro electric van stack up as a tool of trade?

Best websites for buying workplace EV chargers

Businesses now have an array of cost-saving electric van options to choose from, but which providers are best when it comes to charging them?
LCV racking

Rack ’em up

Demand for LCV racking solutions is increasing, not just for the booming parcel delivery sector but in a variety of industries
Van thefts on the rise

Six tips to protect your van from theft

Security is something that all van owners should be prioritising, with the number of vans stolen increasing by 45% over the last four years.

Tips for off-road driving

Many pick-up owners may work their trucks hard in day-to-day business, but worry about actually taking them off-road. We've got some handy tips to help.
Vauxhall Vivaro griffin grille badge

The Griffin strikes back

Vauxhall appears to be well on the road to recovery after its first year under PSA ownership, a welcome return to form after years of falling sales.
Thatcham calls for AEB to be made standard on all new vans

Indolence on auto-braking needs to end, full stop

Three years ago some painstaking analysis of vehicle insurance claims in the UK and overseas led to a startling and unusually unequivocal conclusion.
Mercedes-Benz Vito August 2018

How will environmental laws affect van owners?

What will WLTP, Clean Air Zones, London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and new VED rates mean for van owners?
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ambulance conversions (The Van Expert)

Ambulance chasing

With the NHS celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, The Van Expert is taking the opportunity to acknowledge the crucial role of the humble ambulance.

LEVC taxi maker reveals forthcoming electric van

LEVC is a new kid on the block, with a rather impressive pedigree, which could see a bit of a shake-up in the one-tonne medium-size van sector.

Volkswagen’s approach to van delivery

It’s over 60 years ago that the Volkswagen Transporter first went on sale in the UK, making it an older nameplate than the Ford Transit.
Fiat Ducato tipper conversion

Conversion rate is high at CV Show 2018

Several LCV manufacturers are showing off their latest conversion offerings at the 2018 CV Show, which starts today at the NEC in Birmingham.
Ford Transit Custom van rental from Hertz

How to hire a van

If you’re moving house, have a DIY project, or have just bought an upright piano on Gumtree, chances are you’ll need to hire a van.
Vauxhall Vivaro Luton The Van Expert

New van deal secures future of Vauxhall Luton plant

PSA Group has announced a major investment in the Vauxhall plant in Luton to produce the next Vivaro van, set to launch in 2019.
Ford Transit range 2016

King of the road: a short history of the Ford Transit

The Ford Transit is the UK’s best-selling van, a position it has held for the last 52 years. We explore the history of the most successful LCV of all time.
TrustFord site in Dagenham

Keeping the customer satisfied

We've rounded up some of the best sales initiatives around at the moment aimed at making the van buying and owning experience a bit more special.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter line-up

New Mercedes Sprinter blends old and new technology

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been a huge success story since its launch in 1995, and the third-generation model has just arrived.

LCV market in review 2017

After years of growth, the markets for both new cars and vans slowed down in 2017. The shortfalls were not unexpected as demand began to cool off early in the year.
Isuzu D-Max on construction site

What to consider when buying a pick-up

Britain's growing love affair with the pick-up has made it the biggest market in Europe. With this in mind, The Van Expert looks at issues to consider if you're buying a pick-up.
Things to consider when buying a van (The Car Expert)

Key factors to consider when buying a van

What are the key factors to consider when buying a van? The Van Expert has put together this handy guide to help van buyers.
Peugeot Partner van

Insight – electric future for Peugeot and Citroën

PSA Group is increasing promotional activity for its electric vans – the Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo – to grow its urban fleet presence.
Grey fleet vehicle management (The Van Expert)

Incorporating grey fleet vehicles into your fleet management

Providing employees with the option to use their own private vehicle for business use has becoming increasingly popular, but what do you need to know first?
Mobile phone laws

Tough new laws on mobile phone use come into force

CV drivers and operators are being urged to review their mobile phone usage and policies as tough new rules come into force across the UK.
Van drivers are being urged to check the safety of their vehicles as the Department for Transport's (DfT) figures continue to show that the risk of work-related driving accidents remains high.

Is your van a danger on the road?

Van drivers are being urged to check the safety of their vehicles after the publication of the Road Casualties Report by the Department of Transport (DfT).