Posts Tagged ‘fiat van leasing’

You don’t have to buy vans when you can lease them

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

If you own a business that requires delivering goods to your customers, when it comes to buying new transport like vans, you may have to reach deep into your pockets and hope you find enough. Especially during the current global recession, it is becoming more difficult to keep your business going.

So, there you are thinking, I need new vans to keep my business going, but I don’t have enough for the ones I want, there must be a way. Well, there is a better way for you to get brand new vans at a smaller price. Van leasing is a great way for you or your business to get the latest vehicles to deliver your goods all for a monthly fee.

All you have to do is sign the contract, pay the monthly fees, and then once your contract is over, you can renew it and get a whole new model vehicle. You can even get some packages that have the vehicle maintenance already sorted, giving you one less thing to worry about.

You’re probably wondering where the catch is? But there is not one. Van leasing is simply a great way to get the latest vans, at reduced cost. Also, because they are the newest models, they are far less likely to break down, giving you another thing you need to worry about. Aswell as that, when you buy a new car or van, they can quickly loose alot of their value, making you loose out when you have to sell them on, but with leasing, you have no problem with that because one your contract is over, you just return the vehicle.

Overall, it has to be the best way to get brand new vans for a smaller cost, especially when times are tight. So don’t waste time, there are plenty of brilliant LDV van leasing and Citroen van leasing offers that are out there waiting.

 


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Fiat introduce a new version of eco:Drive system for Commercial Van operators

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Fiat’s in-car system built to assist motorists with fuel economy, thereby reducing CO2 emissions, is about to make a big splash in the van world, and ultimately for Fiat’s van lease market. The new system operates like satelite navigation system, assisting the owner in how to become a more efficient road user.

This new technology has proved very successfull for Fiat, attracting nearly 34,000 participants who provided information about nearly 4 million journeys. The data has been collated in a computer and analysed over a long period of time – with the results stored on a website. The eco:Drive system has the ability to manage mileage and fuel consumption retrospectively, and as a result of this, can offer suggestions on improviing sustainable driving behaviour amongst van drivers.

The new feature is designed to be much more compatible with all Fiat commercial vehicle which have the Blue&Me platform installed, including the Grande Punto and Doblo Cargo vans.

The system was designed in 2008, mainly with the intention of helping motorists understand the impact of their driving habits – particularly with regard to the CO2 emissions. With the intelligence that can be gathered, the intention of the company was to help customers to refine their bad driving habits. Fiat have claimed resounding success with this system, and estimate an approximate CO2 saving of 2,600 tonnes since its introduction to the market.

Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland, said: “Individual drivers making small savings can have a positive effect in reducing the overall fleet carbon footprint and generate significant costs savings across the business, and eco:Drive can help with this goal.”

To find out more, see how we can benefit your business with our unique van leasing offers. Iveco van leasing and Volkswagen van leasing are just some of the options out there to choose from.

 


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What makes a white van man

Monday, November 30th, 2009

How do you identify the main criteria to obtaining recognition as a ‘white van man’? Perhaps the obvious starting point is to own a white van, that said, you could still be excluded from the fraternity. What follows is a list of experiences that to me would guarantee acceptance for anyone into the ‘special club’.

Complete disregard for other road users

Now, this is vitally important if you wish to become a member of this club. It can’t be a small bending of the rules here or there, or minor irregularities with the highway code. There has to be no abiding by the rules! If you are driving down a narrow county road, for example, you cannot safely negociate passage past another vehicle. If it is possible you have to force the other vehicle to stop for you, or better still, completely run the other person off the road. if you can adhieve this without caring at all, then you are a larger step closer to your goal.

Dominate your steet with your vehicle

The councils in most towns and cities have awoken to the idea that there is lots of money to be made by parking enforcement. Parking space outside your own house is now prime space, and you are not even guaranteed a parking slot nearby. But where does ‘white van man’ fit into this? Our bloke probably owns more than one or two cars and parks the van outside his house too, consuming more space than anyone else in the street. If you are able to do this and not care what is thought of you, then you will be a prime candidate for the accolade!

If you wish to qualify as a ‘white van man’ check out commercial vehicle leasing has provided a simple way of getting hold of a van. LDV van leasing and Iveco van leasing are just some of the options out there to choose from.


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Fiat a Brief History

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Founded on 11th July 1899 it was Giovanni Agnelli who through his determination and vision for the company became the Managing Director. 

Fiat is an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Car Factory of Turin). 

Giovanni’s grandson Gianni then became chairman from 1966 until his demise in 2003. 

The first factory was opened in 1900 with 150 workers 

During the 1930′s trucks and commercial vehicles underwent considerable development and also the railway and aviation sectors grew. 

In the war years there was a great reduction in the production of cars, whilst commercial vehicles grew considerably. Fiat made military vehicles for the Italian Army and Air Force. 

In 1945 the presidency of Fiat was taken over by Vittorio Valletta. 

In 1948 the plants that were destroyed in the war were completed and profits started to increase as did the number of employees. 

After the war Fiat introduced its very 1st tractor. 

Betwixt 1957 and 1975 the popular Fiat 505 was produced. This was a inexpensive and very practical car and measured just 9 feet 9 inches long. It was powered by a little 479cc 2 cylinder air cooled engine and was considered to be one of the first “city cars”. 

The Fiat was also rear engined exactly like the Volkswagen beetle. 

Despite its minuscule size the 500 proved very popular throughout Europe. 

Yield of the 500 ceased in 1975 and the Fiat 126 was introduced two years earlier. The 126 was never quite as popular although it was well known for its mechanical enduringness and economy. 

In 1978 the “Robogate” system was created which was so named because of the new robotized system that was used for assembling the bodywork. 

In 1980 the Fiat Panda was born. Within the next 2 years the Fiat Uno was also introduced. In 1989 the Tipo was voted “Car of the Year” for its keen edge solutions. 

There have been several Fiat vans introduced which are exceedingly popular for Fiat van leasing. These small, economical vehicles are perfect as a van to lease and are used frequently for catering and delivery vehicles. 

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