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Van break-ins are increasing
209Don’t be a statistic. #LockitorLoseit. Locks supplied and fitted check out our offers The recent rise in van break-ins and tool thefts has brought van security to the forefront of what we do at Vehicle Accessories. The BBC has labelled it an epidemic, claiming a van is being broken into and tools stolen every
New year, new you?
144New Year, new start, new me… How many of you have said that before? The beginning of a new year does always feel like a fresh start as we return to work and aim higher than we ever have before. This year why not try and stick to it so when it comes to next
Driving home for Christmas?
151Are you a victim of a Christmas traffic jam resulting in you ruining Christmas day because the dinner got cold!? Not this year… a combination of Christmas falling on a weekend, the weather and Highways England completing 400 miles of roadworks should ease the strain on Britain’s roads this holiday season. The RAC has predicted
Guy Fawkes Top Tips…
129Now that the spooky evenings of Halloween are over with, one of the biggest events on the British calendar is upon us; Guy Fawkes Night on Saturday 5th November. Whilst a great time to celebrate with family and friends either at a public fireworks display or in the back garden with a bonfire, there are a
Confused as to why your vehicle insurance company require you to have a tracker installed?
121It is becoming increasingly more popular as a requirement for insurance companies to have a tracker installed to your vehicle in order to get a reasonable insurance quote or even qualify for vehicle insurance! This has only come to light in recent months due to an increase in vehicle theft. Thatcham’ the body that research, approve and
How can tracking systems benefit your business?
110Installing a tracking system for your fleet of vehicles can certainly enhance efficiency and make you stand out against the competition. Monitoring where your drivers are at all times alongside a wide variety of features will convert into profitable benefits. The GPS software is updated at least every 30 seconds to give you the most accurate data. A crucial
How NOT to fit a tow bar
146Our expert engineer was recently called to a job to fit some lights, and upon arriving he found that another company had fitted the tow bar cross member UPSIDE DOWN and had wired it to the vehicle lights causing them to blow! Below: The cross member (circled) has been fitted upside down which causes the ball and pin
Britain’s “Pothole Epidemic”
131Potholes have been in the news increasingly recently and the UK is one of the worst countries in Europe for damaged roads. We have put together an infographic to sum up exactly how bad our roads are getting (see below). Have you spotted any potholes recently? If so report them on Streetrepairs.co.uk and help to #FixBritainsRoads. Follow
