News 20th February - 2014

‘Remarkable’ state of used van market 20/02/14

  Van values increased by 5.5% in 2013, despite a significant rise in their age, due to the ongoing shortage of good quality, low mileage vans. more info

Road tax change for used vehicle buyers 20/02/14

Changes to Vehicle Excise Duty mean it will no longer be possible to pass on an unexpired tax disc from one owner to the next. more info

Avoid unofficial Congestion Charge websites 20/02/14

Transport for London is warning operators to take extra care when paying the London Congestion Charge online, and to make sure they use the official website. more info

Key stats about the commercial vehicle market 20/02/14

  The number of commercial vehicles in the UK is shrinking steadily and now stands at 460,600, while the average age of the HGV parc is 7.4 years. more info

London ban for lorries with no cycle safety kit 20/02/14

Lorries without safety equipment to protect cyclists and pedestrians will be banned from London, Mayor Boris Johnson has announced. more info