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Couriers are usually regarded as “high risk” for motor insurers. Van drivers statistically have a higher accident rate than private vehicles, their exposure on the roads is far greater than that of a private motor car, therefore dramatically increasing the chances of a road traffic incident. The vehicles are more often than not owned by a company or fleet and drivers are less likely to worry about the damage they may cause to the vehicle.

Courier van drivers, also referred to as the ‘White van man’ are notoriously known for being involved in road traffic accidents. Couriers can be up against tight pick up and delivery time slots, and some are even incentivized on the amount of collections and deliveries they make. This can encourage the drivers to race around town and hence are prone to more incidents. Insurers take this into consideration when quoting this type of risk and the premiums quoted are a reflection of the claim statistics.

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Iveco vans we service and some snippets of what Iveco says about them.

What Iveco dealers say about Daily van:

“The Iveco family of vans, light-weight chassis, and medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks offer outstanding engineering, the latest technology, and safety and comfort. Re-designed by famed Italian designer Guigiaro, the All-New Iveco Daily has enhanced braking and engines with more torque, whilst retaining its previous robust truck chassis and huge range of van and chassis cab solutions.”

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Fiat vans we service and some snippets of what Fiat says about them.

What Fiat dealers say about the Ducato van:

“The Fiat Ducato is bulit for bigger tasks. From a panel sided van to a dropside truck and people carrier to combi truck, the Ducato is a versatile work horse available with a wide range of powerful engines and loading capacity.”

Main Dealer Service Vs National Van Servicing Network

When you choose your Fiat van also take into account the servicing costs. Did you know that you no longer have to accept main dealer van service prices?

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Man and Vans is a fantastic company. Not only is it family run, lending it a personal friendly feel, it’s level of customer care is also top notch. One of the most striking things about the service it offers, is that there is no flat rate nor single type of service offered. In fact the company itself states that it is virtually impossible to offer its customers a quote online or even via the phone, because they would need to assess the situation on a face to face basis. This may seem like a hassle to some people, but really it’s what moves the company from the realms of the good to the very good, or great.

This adaptable service, means that you, the customer get the very best out of your removal. You will have the vehicles you need plus the packaging materials to ensure that your move is as swift and smooth as it could possibly be. The company puts the effort in, so you should too.
If you think that all this comes at a more expensive cost, you’ll be very pleasantly surprised.

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular LDV vans we service and some snippets of what LDV says about them.

What LDV say about the Maxus van:

“LDV say the Maxus range of commercial vehicles is built for the professional, and includes vans, minibuses, combi vans, chassis cabs, tippers, dropsides, Luton vans and conversions. The LDV Maxus is a hard working commercial van, with a low cost of ownership and 20,000 mile van service intervals. The Maxus has a 2.5 CRD, direct injection, 4 cylinder, 16 valve engine with four different power outputs (95ps, 105ps, 120ps and 135ps) depending on the model.”

Main Dealer Service Vs National Van Servicing Network

When you choose your LDV van also take into account the servicing costs. Did you know that you no longer have to accept main dealer van service prices?

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When shopping around for cheap van servicing online, it’s important to choose a reputable national van servicing network with the capabilities to service all types of van.

Types of Van and How to Save on Servicing Costs

Commercial vehicle servicing costs will typically vary across the four categories of vans, microvans, car derived & light vans, pick-ups and panel vans, and then by manufacturer.

Miicrovan servicing will include the Aixam Mega and Piaggio Porter. Whereas the car derived and light van service price list will be more extensive and will include the following:

Citroën Berlingo, Citroen C2, Citroen C-Crosser, Citroen Nemo, Fiat Doblo Cargo, Fiat Fiorino Cargo, Fiat Grande Punto, Ford Fiesta, Ford Transit Connect, Kia Sorento, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Freelander, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Shogun, Nissan Kubistar, Peugeot 207, Peugeot Bipper, Peugeot Partner, Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, SsangYong Kyron, SsangYong Rexton, Vauxhall Astravan, Vauxhall Combo, Vauxhall Corsavan, Volkswagen Caddy.

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Volkswagen vans we service and some snippets of what Volkswagen says about them.

What Volkswagen say about the Transporter:

“Volkswagen say that the versatility of the Transporter panel van is virtually unbeatable, and it offers high level cab comfort with many seating, heating, storage and entertainment features. The Transporter is available as a short wheelbase with a low or medium roof, or as a long wheelbase with a low, medium or high roof and the range consists of four gross vehicle weights, with payloads from approximately 800kg to 1,400kg and load compartment volumes ranging from 5.8m3 to 9.3m3. There are four TDI PD diesel engines to choose from (ranging from 84PS to 174PS) and the Volkswagen Transporter vans also benefit from unit injector technology that improves fuel economy.”

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Ford vans we service and some snippets of what Ford and dealers say about them.

What Fords says about the Fiesta van:
“Easily loaded and unloaded with an impressive 1.013 cubic metres. With car-like performance and manoeuvrability you can enjoy working. The Fiesta van is equipped with an array of innovative safety and security features and available with petrol or diesel engines.”

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Mercedes vans we service and some snippets of what Mercedes and dealers say about them.

What Mercedes say about the Vito van:

“Mercedes claim that the Vito can lower your costs, because Vito has the highest residual value in its class and this van features Mercedes’ unique Service ASSYST engine management system, giving it one of the longest servicing intervals. The Vito is available as a panel van, dualiner or traveliner (seating up to 9 people). The sporty 120 CDI 2.9 t engine also does 0-60 in under 9 seconds.”

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Peugeot vans we service and some snippets of what Peugeot says about them.

What Peugeot say about the Boxer van:

“Peugeot say that the Boxer range of vans have been totally redesigned with a range of models, available in different heights and lengths, plus a choice of three different HDi diesel engines. The Boxer is available in a number of configurations including panel vans, window vans, floor cabs and chassis with single or crewcab. The Boxer range comprises four models: 330, 333, 335 and 435 with a gross vehicle weight of 3.0 tonnes, 3.3 tonnes or 3.5 tonnes.”

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