There are hundreds of thousands of business van owners who would be lost without their wheels, relying heavily on them for transporting people and tools.Ask any van owner and they will explain how their van in the work horse of their trade and when they don’t have use of it, they simply cannot do their job properly. For the standard vehicle owner, basic insurance cover will be sufficient, but the same cannot be said for business van owners.  There are various elements they need to ensure have proper cover, despite whether have bought the van or using van contract hire.

Vehicle insurance. First and foremost they need to have standard vehicle insurance cover to protect other road drivers. This means that their policy will pay out if they cause any damage to other road users or their vehicles.It is advisable however to take out more comprehensive insurance to cover owners from things such as theft or fire.

Contents Insurance. The transportation of pricey equipment, tools and goods is common place for lots of business van owners.  Let’s say for example someone has a Vauxhall van leasing deal and carries valuable items in their van. If these become damaged or stolen, it is unlikely that the standard vehicle and even the leasing insurance would cover them, meaning they would have to come out of the owners pocket.

Loss of earnings. You would be amazed at just how many people fail to take out insurance to cover themselves against loss of earnings, should their van be off the road. Now normally this will be included if you have comprehensive business insurance but often you have to make sure the insurance company are aware you rely on your van to work.If they don’t know about it, many insurance companies will not pay out for loss of earnings and you could be struggling with very little money for a while. For Volkswagen van leasing visit Crusader Vans

Thousands of Honda employees have returned to work at the company’s Swindon plant after the troubles of the car industry forced its closure four months ago. All 3,400 of the returning workers will be taking a pay cut until 2010 but are glad to be back at work with their jobs secure after spending the last four months worrying about the possibilities.

The factory was forced to close while the company decided on the best way of dealing with the problems caused by the global recession and the effect the economic downturn has had on the number of car sales and contract hire agreements. The motoring industry has been hit hardest of all and almost all car manufacturers are having difficulty staying afloat, but the situation at Honda and how they have recovered could stand as an example to other companies who are still struggling. Their decision to temporarily close the Swindon factory has given them opportunity to discuss and make decisions about the company’s future as well as complete maintenance work that had been in the pipeline for a while. The production lines were stripped and rebuilt during the months the factory was closed, and the entire plant was redecorated, wherever possible using existing employees with the relevant specialist skills or training. 

But not everything is good news. 1,300 workers from the Swindon factory chose to opt for voluntary redundancy when the factory closed, many of whom are still out of work. And though the workers now have peace of mind that their jobs are safe, their pay has been cut by 3%, or 5% in management roles, for the duration of the next 10 months. The reopened factory is currently only running at 50% capacity, with a predicted total production of 113,000 vehicles in 2009, less than half of the original 228,000 estimate.

In short, it’s a small victory but the company is not out of the woods yet, Honda car leasing and sales figures will have to increase significantly over the next few months if they want to avoid any further disasters. The Swindon factory is due to start production of the new Honda Jazz model in September, which should help to boost sales and work towards securing the long-term future of the plant. Not to mention as the economy begins to recover buyers will be taking advantage of low car prices as across the board from Honda to Mercedes, car leasing and purchase prices are cheaper than ever.

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General Motors, one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, has filed for bankruptcy with the American government. For as long as cars have been around, General Motors (GM) has been one of the three largest producers of cars in America and one of the largest in the world. Now the motoring industry is really struggling, and of the three biggest car manufacturers in America two have already been forced to ask the government for protection from their creditors. But what effect will this all have on us?

Well, for car buyers in the UK, the answer is probably not a lot. If you have a car that was made by GM, there’s no need to worry about the future of your car and any parts you may need, as the company is still in business and hasn’t ceased trading. After receiving protection from the American government, they hope to be through the worst of it in as little as three months. Further to this, the European branch of GM, which consists of the British brand Vauxhall and the German Opel, has been bought by a Canadian company who have said they will do all they can to protect the 5,500 UK jobs at stake.

For consumers looking to purchase a new car in times like these, it could well be that leasing or contract hire could be a better option than buying outright, as it gives you more freedom of choice and wouldn’t leave you in the lurch later if the manufacturer did go out of business. Certainly if you are worried about buying a car by one of the main manufacturers tied to one of the companies that is at risk such as Vauxhall or Ford, car leasing could put your mind at ease.

Whether you’re looking for a handy little car about town or a fancy new BMW, car leasing gives you a wider choice of vehicles including those that may otherwise have been out of your price range for buying outright. Your agreement takes into account your projected mileage and wear and tear, so your car won’t decrease its financial value over the course of the contract and at the end of your contract you can simply trade it in for the upgrade of your choice. With the car industry in such a state of disaster, leasing could be the most effective method to ensure that any future disasters don’t affect you too much!

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Thousands of employees at Honda’s Swindon factory have been allowed back to work after the plant was forced to close for four months due to financial troubles. All 3,400 of the returning workers will be taking a pay cut until 2010 but are glad to be back at work with their jobs secure after spending the last four months worrying about the possibilities.

The factory was forced to close while the company decided on the best way of dealing with the problems caused by the global recession and the effect the economic downturn has had on the number of car sales and contract hire agreements. The motoring industry has been hit hardest of all and almost all car manufacturers are having difficulty staying afloat, but the situation at Honda and how they have recovered could stand as an example to other companies who are still struggling. Tamporarily suspending production at the Swindon plant has allowed them time to make important decisions about the future of the business as well as perform long-planned maintenance work. The production lines were stripped and rebuilt during the months the factory was closed, and the entire plant was redecorated, wherever possible using existing employees with the relevant specialist skills or training. 

But it’s not all good news. 1,300 workers from the Swindon factory chose to opt for voluntary redundancy at the time of the closure, many of whom are still out of work. And although the employees returning to work now know their jobs are secure, they have agreed to a pay cut of 3%, or 5% for those in management positions, for the duration of the next 10 months. The reopened factory is currently only running at 50% capacity, with a predicted total production of 113,000 vehicles in 2009, less than half the original intended number of 228,000.

In short, it’s a small victory but the company is not out of the woods yet, Honda car leasing and sales figures will have to increase significantly over the next few months if they want to avoid any further disasters. The new Honda Jazz model, due to start production at Swindon in September, should help to boost sales and give a clearer picture of the long-term future of the Swindon factory. Not to mention as the economy begins to recover buyers will be taking advantage of low car prices as across the board from Honda to Mercedes, car leasing and purchase prices are cheaper than ever.

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General Motors, one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, has filed for bankruptcy with the American government. For generations General Motors (GM) has been one of the big three car manufacturers in America as well as one of the world’s biggest car companies. Now the motoring industry is really struggling, and of the three biggest car manufacturers in America two have now been forced to seek protection from their creditors by declaring themsleves bankrupt. But what effect will this all have on us?

Well, for those of us in the UK, the answer is probably not much. If you have a car that was made by GM, you don’t need to worry about the possibility that you might not be able to get parts for it in the future, as the company is still in business and hasn’t ceased trading. With the financial protection of the US government, they predict the company will be reconstructed in as little as three months. Further to this, the European branch of GM, which consists of the British brand Vauxhall and the German Opel, has been bought by a Canadian company who have said they will do all they can to protect the 5,500 UK jobs at stake.

For consumers looking to purchase a new car in times like these, it could well be that leasing or contract hire could be a better option than buying outright, as it gives you more freedom of choice and wouldn’t leave you in the lurch later if the manufacturer did go out of business. Certainly if you are worried about buying a car by one of the main manufacturers tied to one of the companies that is at risk such as Vauxhall or Ford, car leasing could put your mind at ease.

Whether you’re looking for a handy little car about town or a fancy new BMW, car leasing gives you a wider choice of vehicles including those that may otherwise have been out of your price range for buying outright. Your contract allows for your estimated mileage and normal wear and tear to the vehicle, so your car won’t decrease its financial value over the course of the contract and when your agreement ends you get to swap the car for the new model of your choice. While the car industry is struggling to stay afloat, it could be the best way to make sure that any future disasters don’t affect you too much!

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While I was driving to work the other morning I got stuck in a traffic jam on the motor way, it was quite a lengthy one and I did begin to get slightly bored. After a while I glanced over to the other side of the carriageway, to my astonishment for at least 30 minutes every car that went pass was so nice. There I was in my heap of junk while every one else was driving tremendous cars. I have to say where do they get them from?

After briefly thinking for a while, I came to the conclusion that not everyone can afford brand new vehicles, so here are my ideas.

1) They buy the cars on finance, more and more people are getting things on finance that they really cannot afford to pay off, and then is ultimately why the economy has come crashing down in the first place. People go and get the best vehicles around and they literally cannot keep up with the monthly payments that they commited themselves too for so long.
2) In my opinion this is how a lot of people are getting their vehicles and it is the best possible way, something that could in fact overtake buying vehicles is car leasing. Car leasing lets you get a much nicer car than you could usually have, without paying for it all at once. You pay a monthly rate for a brand new car; you simply do not have to deal with repairs, MOTs or anything else. At the end of your yearly or two yearly period you hand the vehicle back and then get yourself another brand new one.

To be honest the second option sounds so interesting that I might just go and get myself a new car on a lease contract tomorrow. it certainly sounds very tempting

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