Low Cost Vans

Are you looking to live a more sustainable, unconventional lifestyle? Do you love vans? Perfect, then van life is the life for you! Take a van, kit it out with the essentials, and give it a try. We have listed all the things it takes to prepare for a life on the road. Choose your van wisely: https://www.carrentals.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CRCOM-VanLife-Header-1000x556.jpg   Whether you’ll be living in your van full-time, or if it’s just to take out at the weekend, you’ll want the right amount of space. If you’re travelling with family or friends, then you’ll want a bigger van. If you’re a lone wolf, then a smaller van would be better and more economical. Full-time or part-time? https://www.vegtravelbuddies.com/uploads/vanlifers/Victoria%20Holder/01%20-%20Cooking%20outside.jpg  Before kitting out your van, you’ll need to decide whether you’re going to commit to this lifestyle 100%, or if it’s going to be an occasional advent...

Low Cost Vans, a leading UK van leasing and van contract hire company is sponsoring the first indoor transport event in Swansea. The Van-tastic van show will take place on August 11 th on Viking Way from 10am-3pm. The event, organised by Swansea Bus Museum is set to be a family fun day out where owners of a range of vans can display their motors for families to enjoy – whether that be old, new, shiny, shabby, campervans or customised vans. There will also be stalls, displays and food available on the day.   Rod Lloyd, managing director of Low Cost Vans, comments: “I’m very happy that Low Cost Vans is sponsoring this event – vans are what we specialise in, so we felt a natural pull towards getting involved. “I’m sure this event will be a great day out for families and owners displaying their vans – and hope it is the first of many.” Low Cost Vans is a leading UK van leasing and van contract hire company based in Skewen, Neath. It began life in 1999, starti...

Owning a car can be a costly investment, but the convenience of not having to rely on public transport to go about our daily lives makes it worthwhile. However, you may be paying over the odds to maintain your car, and there are a number of ways you can cut down the amount you’re spending. Check out these 5 tips for making your car as cost efficient as possible. 1. Pick the perfect car Some cars will be cheaper to run than others, so do your research. Don’t be afraid to negotiate the best deal with your dealership. If you’re looking for a run-around car, consider getting one with a smaller engine to not only save on fuel consumption but also on insurance costs. There’s also a wide selection of cars out there that you don’t need to pay tax on, saving you a wedge of cash every year. 2. Change how you drive How you drive has a big impact on the fuel economy of your car, so make sure you’re driving properly. Keep your car light – don’t store things in the boot if you can avoid...

Honda promises Electronic Vehicles (EV's), that charge in 15 minutes by 2022. Currently most 30 minute charges, re-charge to about 80%. Drivers seeking to transition to an EV will be pleased of the governments vast investment into strengthening the provisions of electric charge points across the UK. In order to meet a faster charge duration, Honda are looking to create a new battery collaboration. They hope faster charging and longer driving ranges will make the EV market more appealing and accessible to mass market. I wonder how many other manufacturers will heed the faster re-charge race and have faster charge times in future? It certainly seems the EV market will be fast expanding in the next seven years, past 2022 towards other 2025 targets. View the Low Cost Vans Electric Hybrid Range here:  http://www.lowcostvans.co.uk/electric-vans.aspx Ref:  Shane McGlaun.Slash Gear. 

UK drone users are likely to have to sit drone tests when new legislation comes into place next year. The proposed bill - set to be published March 2018 - suggests owners of drones weighing more than 250g will have to register and sit a test. In the meantime - THE DRONE CODE - already exists. Failure to fly responsibly may result in criminal prosecution. What do you think with regards to drone delivery future and van roof-top drone stations? Drone Code Link            Ref BBC News (26th Dec 2017) : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42126150