Interesting Facts About Light Commercial Vehicles

Sales of light commercial vehicles have grown by about 11% a year since 2013.  Largely due to online shopping, light commercial vehicles (LCV's) are being purchased to transport goods from warehouses to consumers.

Light commercial vehicles (LCV's) are far more agile compared to trucks.  Vans are able to easily move merchandise around, especially in cities.

Light commercial vehicles were created as a compact truck and weigh no more than 3.5 metric tonnes.

Surprisingly, in certain areas, namely single and dual carriageways, vans must drive to a speed limited 10 mph lower than cars.  The only exception is if you are driving a car-derived van, like a Renault Kangooor Volkswagen Caddy van.

If you drive your van for commcercial purposes there are rules about the number of hours you can drive for.  The maximum amount of time you can drive your van on any working day is 10 hours.  Click on the link below for more information about this.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drivers-hours-goods-vehicles/2-great-britain-domestic-rules

It is essential that the servicing of your van is done regularly and in line with manufacturer's guidleines.  Light commercial vehicles differ from passanger cars as drivers very often make numerous stops and open and close the doors regularly causing more wear and tear on the vehicle.  Regular vehicle checks are essential to ensure your van is in it's best condition possible and is reliable for your business.  I guess the phrase "prevention is better than cure" is relevant when running a van that is vital to your livelihood and business.

Here at Cheshire Vehicle Supplies, Warrington all our vehicles come with full service history and have a brand new MOT before you drive the van away, ensuring that your new van is in tip top condition.