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  • Dan Powell, editor of Honest John Vans, names his top five small commercial vehicles of 2023

    |Date: 19 March, 2023
    Dan Powell, editor of Honest John Vans, names his top five small commercial vehicles of 2023

    Dan Powell, editor of Honest John Vans, names his top five small commercial vehicles of 2023

    Easy to drive, cheap to run and comfortable, the best small vans are perfect for tradespeople who want a ...

    Easy to drive, cheap to run and comfortable, the best small vans are perfect for tradespeople who want a compact yet capable commercial vehicle.    Small enough for city life and large enough for long ...

    19 March, 2023
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  • Commercial vehicle problems with Honest John Vans

    |Date: 1 February, 2023
    Commercial vehicle problems with Honest John Vans

    Commercial vehicle problems with Honest John Vans

    Do you have a commercial vehicle problem? Honest John Vans has the answers you need.   Q: Can I retr ...

    Do you have a commercial vehicle problem? Honest John Vans has the answers you need.   Q: Can I retrofit air con to my Ford Transit van? I have a 2017 Ford Transit van that came without air condi ...

    1 February, 2023
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  • Honest John Vans explains finance options

    |Date: 9 January, 2023
    Honest John Vans explains finance options

    Honest John Vans explains finance options

    Are you considering an electric van? Dan Powell from Honest John Vans explains your finance options. ...

    Are you considering an electric van? Dan Powell from Honest John Vans explains your finance options.   Electric van finance can be confusing, but the process is actually relatively simple with th ...

    9 January, 2023
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  • The answers you need for a commercial vehicle problem

    |Date: 27 October, 2022
    The answers you need for a commercial vehicle problem

    The answers you need for a commercial vehicle problem

    Do you have a commercial vehicle problem? Honest John Vans has the answers you need.   Q: What's the ...

    Do you have a commercial vehicle problem? Honest John Vans has the answers you need.   Q: What's the best extended cab pick-up truck with an auto gearbox? I would like to buy a pick-up truck with ...

    27 October, 2022
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  • The crime wave that’s targeting motorists

    |Date: 6 September, 2022
    The crime wave that’s targeting motorists

    The crime wave that’s targeting motorists

    Dan Powell, editor of Honest John Vans, lifts the lid on the latest crime wave that’s targeting motorists ...

    Dan Powell, editor of Honest John Vans, lifts the lid on the latest crime wave that’s targeting motorists.    A growing number of builders are being targeted by criminals in a new UK crime wave t ...

    6 September, 2022
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  • Five things you need to know before buying an electric van

    |Date: 29 August, 2022
    Five things you need to know before buying an electric van

    Five things you need to know before buying an electric van

    Electric vans are increasing in popularity, but should you buy one for your business? Sarah Tooze from De ...

    Electric vans are increasing in popularity, but should you buy one for your business? Sarah Tooze from Desperate Seller reveals the top five things every builder needs to check before going electric. ...

    29 August, 2022
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  • Top security tips with Honest John Vans

    |Date: 20 June, 2022
    Top security tips with Honest John Vans

    Top security tips with Honest John Vans

    A builder’s van is a tempting target for criminals. Dan Powell from Honest John Vans shares his top secur ...

    A builder’s van is a tempting target for criminals. Dan Powell from Honest John Vans shares his top security tips.  Getting your van broken into is every tradesperson's nightmare. From losing the tool ...

    20 June, 2022
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  • Money-saving fuel tips

    |Date: 23 May, 2022
    Money-saving fuel tips

    Money-saving fuel tips

    Are sky-high fuel bills hurting your profits? Dan Powell from Honest John Vans shares his top money-savin ...

    Are sky-high fuel bills hurting your profits? Dan Powell from Honest John Vans shares his top money-saving fuel tips.  Are your profiles vanishing in a haze of diesel smoke? Are the latest fuel costs ...

    23 May, 2022
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  • Honest John Vans has the answers you need

    |Date: 25 April, 2022
    Honest John Vans has the answers you need

    Honest John Vans has the answers you need

    Do you have a commercial vehicle problem? Honest John Vans has the answers you need. Q: What’s the best s ...

    Do you have a commercial vehicle problem? Honest John Vans has the answers you need. Q: What’s the best small van for a tall driver? Are there any small vans that have sufficient driver space for some ...

    25 April, 2022
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  • Everything you need to know about van recalls

    |Date: 18 February, 2022
    Everything you need to know about van recalls

    Everything you need to know about van recalls

    Dan Powell, the Editor of Honest John Vans, tells you everything you need to know about van recalls. Each ...

    Dan Powell, the Editor of Honest John Vans, tells you everything you need to know about van recalls. Each year thousands of vans and pick-ups are recalled for important safety checks. The problems the ...

    18 February, 2022
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