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Diesel Price Rise

Diesel vans remain much more econmical despite an increase in the price of diesel compared to petrol. Diesel hit an average of 141p this month, which is now 7p more than a litre of petrol. Despite this increase in the gap diesel engines rermain more financially viable because of the improved miles per gallon that you can achieve over and above a petrol engine.

Another Satisfied Customer at Vansdirect

Vansdirect have 100's of satisfied customers every month but when a major customer like Media Displays Limited contacts us to let us know, we love to shout about it ! Managing Director of Media Displays, Ian Taylor, featured on the BBC programme Dragons Den and secured an investment from dragon James Caan. Media Displays are now the major player in mobile marketing solutions (www.mediadisplays.tv).
Ian emailed us directly shortly after Vansdirect delivered his brand new Citroen Relay:-

Safe Winter Driving Tips from Vansdirect

Vansdirect have pulled together some of the best advice out there to help you be prepared for the British weather.

Open the PDF file below for all of the safe winter driving tips.

Merry Christmas,
Vansdirect Customer Services Team

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Motorway Speed Limit to be Raised to 80MPH

The Government's Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, is set to announce a plan to change Britains motorway speed limit to 80 MPH at the Conservatives conference next week. The plan is part of a deal with the liberal democrats which would also see an expansion of the current 20 MPH zones in urban areas.

Survey Reveals 3 in 10 Text at the Wheel

A recent survey has revealed that almost 3 in 10 drivers text whilst at the wheel. 1 in 13 do this at least once a week, meanwhile 1 in 11 drivers checks the web, emails, uses apps or social networking websites whilst driving.
In a large-scale study of commercial drivers it was concluded that drivers that use their mobile phone whilst driving increase their risk of having an accident by 23 times.

Drivers Risking Lives on Illegal Tyres

A recent audit has revealed that 42% of British motorists are risking fines and potential driving bans on a daily basis by making journeys on dangerously worn tyres. The biggest culprits were found to be in Birmingham, the North East and the Cheshire area. Some vehicles had 3 or even all 4 tyres worn out beyond the legal limit. This could amount to 12 penalty points and up to a £10,000 fine, let alone the road safety issue. Voices across the motor industry are strongly recommending that all motorist check tyres for the winter period to save lives in the UK.

Another Happy Customer

Mr Carter at BuildingSurveys.com wrote in to let us know how happy he was with the customer service provided by Vansdirect.
Mr Carter ordered a new Vauxhall Combo for use within his commercial property surveying company on the 28th June and it was delivered to his door for FREE 7 days later. Mr Carter wrote: