Low Cost Vans

Our aim The current Coronavirus pandemic is a challenging time for us all and everyone is having to adapt and find new ways of completing the simplest of tasks. Here at Low Cost Vans, the safety of our customers, employees and partners is our number one priority. We want to reassure you that we are able to deliver your new vehicle in a safe and Covid Secure way.  Preparation process Your vehicle will be thoroughly cleaned and inspected prior to delivery, ensuring it is fully safe to be onward delivered to you. All our partners have verified safe working procedures in place to allow them to do this.  Your vehicle will have undergone a Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) prior to being delivered, this is being carried out at centres who are following safe working procedures. Your vehicle will have limited contact at the PDI centre.  Your vehicle is fully valeted at PDI stage, with the operator wearing gloves and masks at all times.  Drivers are issued with ...

We are pleased to announce that Low Cost Vans is now fully operational to work remotely, which means our staff can find you the best deal on a vehicle from the safety of their own homes. To protect the wellbeing of our customers we have temporarily closed our offices and arranged for our van experts to continue providing you with the award-winning service that you’ve come to expect, while balancing their time with other important matters such as caring for their families.   Our phone lines and website remain open as usual, and we have a wide range of vehicles in stock available for delivery. These might be uncertain times, but we will always be here when you need us, and remain dedicated to keeping you on the road. We are here to help you and your business, and if you have any concerns please call us on 01792 818538 or email  info@lowcostvans.co.uk . For the best price and the best service: Our full range can be viewed all day every day on our websi...

The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand this universal trait and what it means in Britain and Northern Ireland today. Rod Lloyd from Low Cost Vans was invited onto an episode of the podcast, which also included an interview with Lord Blunkett. Host Scott Challinor asked both guests a series of questions about leadership and the role it has played in their careers to date. Rod Lloyd said: “It was a privilege to be asked to feature in such a highly regarded podcast alongside such prestigious guests. The past few months have been among the difficult of my career bringing unprecedented challenges that we have had to work hard to overcome. “Forums such as this that allow leaders to share their experiences, ideas and solutions represent an invaluable space where we can share our knowledge and help our respective businesses emerge in good shape from the crisis read...

Goats on the Great Orme by Eric Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0) To (mis)quote The Specials, a Welsh town really is "coming like a goat town" this week. With Llandudno in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, the local goats, who usually confine themselves to the nearby Great Orme headland, have seized on the opportunity to descend on the deserted streets and sample the grass, hedges and flowers while the humans are away. They were spotted late on March 27 by video editor Andrew Stuart, who has been documenting the four-legged action on his now-viral Twitter feed (see below). And even after the police sent them back on their way, they have been quick to return again and again... I think I just got a group of goats in Llandudno arrested. Let me explain... first, I saw this from inside a dark pub (the one I live in currently). I thought I was seeing things. So I took some video: pic.twitter.com/RtxYG6htLC — Andrew Stuart (@AndrewStuart) March 27, 2020 Can’t believe...

Motorists will have one less thing to worry about from Monday. Because of Covid-19, the UK Government will introduce a six-month exception to MOTs for drivers of vans, cars and motorcycles from March 30. Your vehicle must still be kept in a roadworthy condition, however, and you could be prosecuted if it's deemed unsafe. Garages will remain open throughout so repair work can be done. MOTs which are due before that date should still be tested, although the Department for Transport are working to ensure that anyone who is self isolating won't be penalised. It's also worth remembering that, even with a fully working vehicle, only essential journeys should be made. What else is going on? MOT tests have also been suspended for lorries, buses and trailers, for up to three rather than six months. Driving tests have been put on hold for three months for most people on the mainland in the UK, with full details on the gov.uk website . What the Government said: Tran...

Commercial vehicle specialist Low Cost Vans has been helping these customers get extra vehicles on the road Amid the economic disruption and business closures caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some sectors of the economy are seeing a surge in demand. Many cleaning companies, delivery business and pharmacies have been inundated with new inquiries and additional work as the crisis has worsened, something that has also meant a brighter spot for companies that supply these sectors. Low Cost Vans , one of the UK ’ s leading providers of commercial vehicles to every sector of the UK economy, says it has seen a sharp spike in demand from these sectors, as companies struggle to meet the needs of customers. Rod Lloyd, Managing Director of Low Cost Vans, said: “These are unprecedented times for the UK economy but the fact is that many businesses have to keep moving. From certain sectors, the number of inquiries we are getting has doubled or even tripled. Cleaning companies,...

We've all heard that electric vehicles are the way of the future, and many of us are thinking about making the switch sooner rather than later. But with so many questions to ask about charging, benefits, cost and range, where do you start? A new app aims to make the process as easy as possible by allowing your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to answer more than 50 of the most commonly aske questions. Voiced by TV presenter Ben Fogle, the Electric Vehicles Voice App is the work of Go Ultra Low, the Government’s campaign to encourage more motorists to go electric, and will equip your voice-activated assistant with the ability to respond to most queries. Ben Fogle recording the app. (Photo: gov.uk) How do I use the Electric Vehicles Voice App? It's easy - just ask! Amazon Alexa users can say: “Alexa, open electric vehicles.” Google Assistant users can say: “Okay Google, talk to electric vehicles guide.” #AD | Like most people, I had many qu...

Joanne Humphreys, compliance director at Low Cost Vans (LCV), one of the UK’s leading providers of commercial vehicles for business users, has been recognised as an ‘Industry Hero’ at the BVRLA annual awards. Held on 5 th March at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the annual dinner is widely acclaimed as the most looked-forward to event on the rental and leasing industry calendar.   The awards celebrate ‘Industry Heroes’ who have made a significant contribution in their role and pays tribute to employees who work tirelessly to deliver excellence through their dedication and commitment. Humphreys has worked at LCV for 10 years, starting out as a temporary member of the admin team. She quickly worked her way up to become a supervisor before rising to the position of compliance director in 2014. Humphreys has been endorsed as an industry leader by funders including Lex and Alphabet and has advised the BVRLA regarding the FCA rulings. Always keen to help raise...

Formula E driver James Calado racing for Jaguar British Formula E driver James Calado is aiming for a podium at the Mexican E-Prix this weekend. He talks to MARK REES ahead of the race. The heat is on in Mexico City. Formula E is in town for the fourth round of motor sport's greenest championship, and the temperatures are soaring as the teams prepare for one of the hottest races on the calendar. For British driver James Calado, however, it's also a chance to chill out, having arrived in Mexico City a few days early ahead of an intense day on street racing on Saturday. Unlike Formula One where practice, qualifying and the race are more leisurely spaced out over a three-day weekend, the electric alternative crams everything into a single day. Which means that the Jaguar driver, in his debut Formula E season, will be taking part in no less than two practice sessions, a flying-lap qualifying session, and the main event itself in four back-to-back sessions ...

L-R: Trevor Birch (Chairman of Swansea City Football Club), Carolyn Harris MP, Sir Keir Starmer and Rod Lloyd (MD of Low Cost Vans) Labour leadership hopeful Sir Keir Starmer popped in to Low Cost Vans during a visit to Wales, where he had time to answer our tricky - and non-political - questions. MARK REES reports. How do you keep your body and mind fit? The body? Football. I play football every week on Sunday for 90 minutes with a group of fellas who aren’t particularly interested in politics. I used to play twice a week since I was 10. That’s the body, the mind? Talking to my children, who challenge me left right and centre. Every time I get home my nine-year-old says ‘have you been to parliament daddy?’ If I say yes, she says ‘more blah blah blah.’ She’s got her head around the job! How important is music in your life, and who is your favourite band / artist? Music is really important. Edwyn Collins, who used to front up Orange Juice, is an all-time favourite of ...

Clarens Cheridieu at Swansea City's football ground The Liberty Stadium Nobody should be alone at Christmas, which is why one group of football fans went above and beyond to ensure that a visitor to their city had a festive season to remember. MARK REES reports. Picture the scene. You’ve just arrived in a foreign country, where you’ll be living out of a suitcase for the next two weeks. You’re alone, and your only real plans for 14 days are work, work and work. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, it also happens to be Christmas. For the first time in your life you’ll be away from your nearest and dearest at the most magical time of the year. While they spend some quality time together back home in America, you’ll be celebrating all by your lonesome just off a busy road leading in Wales. TOUCHDOWN IN WALES That was the prospect facing Clarens Cheridieu, a team administrator for American football team Loudoun United FC, who had arrived in Swansea on the eve of Christ...