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How To Choose The Right Van For Your Business

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Buying a van is likely to be one of the biggest investments for your business as well as being an essential tool that you need to make sure is fit for purpose. Before you commit to buying anything, you should ask yourself the following questions to understand exactly what it is you're looking for in a van. How Much Space Do I Need? The main function of a van is to transport cargo and tools. They provide a reinforced space so that they can carry heavier and larger loads than a car. You should work out the typical payload you transport day-to-day and how much space that takes up so you know what load area size you need to look for. It's a good idea to give yourself an element of flexibility, but at the same time, you don't want to waste money by paying for a van that is too big. If you occasionally need to transport a larger load, it might be worth hiring a larger van for those times rather than investing in a vehicle with t...

What to Do if Your Van Heating is Blowing Cold Air

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It can be a huge problem if your van's heating is not working - especially during the cold month. Before we check the potential reasons why your van heating could be blowing cold air, it's essential that you first understand how a heating and ventilation system works. Basic problems in Van heating There 2 ways in which a van heater could fail: 1) The coolant is not circulating well enough to reach the heater core. 2) The air from the blower is not coming from the heater core. Reasons behind this Van heating failure • The coolant may not be enough • Heating core could be faulty • The heating controls could be clogged or broken • Leaking water • Thermostats problems Unfortunately, unless you are a qualified mechanic, it won't be easy for you to diagnose one of the above possible reasons for failure. What can you do? Check the coolant levels; the van uses 50% water and 50% antifreeze, especially during summer. However, in the winter time whe...