http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Julia+Niven Finances Julia Niven Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=409706&ca=Finances Encouraging motorists to take the plunge and go ‘Green’ has been given a boost in the commercial sector by several new incentives. The plan is to encourage the UK’s commercial fleets to start considering more environmentally friendly ways of doing business, including cutting carbon emissions, using... Finances Julia Niven Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=409707&ca=Finances Travelling abroad has never been easier – and it’s not always necessary to fly. Taking your own vehicle to the continent is just as economical as flying and also gives you the freedom to choose exactly where you travel. If you’re travelling on business, this also means that deadlines, meetings and o... Finances Julia Niven Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=409708&ca=Finances It is estimated that between 25 and 33% of all road accidents involve a van driver that was ‘at work’ at the time. A police study has shown that over 47,000 light goods vehicles are stolen every year in the UK. The cost of these thefts and accidents is a massive £152million in lost assets, as well a... Automotive Julia Niven Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=391453&ca=Automotive Those of us of a certain age have certain vans imprinted on our unconscious, thanks to the medium of television; think of the Mystery Machine, driven by Fred and The Scooby Doo Gang or the distinctive black van used by Hannibal Smith’s A-Team. Younger viewers are being introduced to the less dynamic... Automotive Julia Niven Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=391458&ca=Automotive The tyres on your van are the only point of contact your vehicle has on the road below. Their condition can have a significant impact on the safety of your journey, as well as subsidiary factors, such as your van insurance. Keeping your tyres in prime condition can ensure that you have a better chan... Automotive Julia Niven Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=391460&ca=Automotive In 2009’s Budget, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, announced a new ‘car scrappage’ scheme designed to encourage motorists to buy new cars. The scheme started on the 18th May and is available to the first 300,000 eligible claimants or until the end of February 2010, depending on which comes first. T... Automotive Julia Niven Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=391461&ca=Automotive Despite the introduction of a £2000 discount on new vehicles, as part of the Government’s new ‘scrappage scheme’, it seems that many of the UK’s van drivers are opting to buy second-hand, rather than invest in new vans. British Car Auctions suggests that the new scheme is having little effect on enc... Automotive Julia Niven Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=375931&ca=Automotive If you’ve ever tried to get a large piece of furniture into the back of a family car, you’ll know how restrictive hatchbacks and even estate cars can be. Despite a myriad of design features that involve magically folding seats and complicated under-floor storage, the average car just doesn’t have th... Automotive Julia Niven Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=375932&ca=Automotive For many years, the image of ‘White Van Man’ has haunted the highways and byways of Britain. The looming presence of a white van in your rear view mirror suggested that the driver was likely to be male, somewhat aggressive in his roadcraft skills and probably in a hurry. Now, statistics are turning... Finances Julia Niven Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=356297&ca=Finances If you’ve just taken possession of a new van or are about to acquire one you will be considering your insurance options and looking closely at the most cost effective way to cover it. Choosing the right van insurance is vital in more ways than one. Not only do you need to select insurance cover appr...