Used Commercial Vans

New Crafter goes on sale next month

The new Volkswagen Crafter van goes on sale on the 1 August when the first vans arrive at Volkswagen Van Centres across the UK. The updated van is now even more economical with Volkswagen's latest 2.0-litre TDI engine capable of a claimed 38.7mpg with CO2 emissions of 199g/km.

The common rail 2.0 TDI engine is already used in the Transporter and Amarok .  It is available in various power outputs of 109PS, 136PS, 143PS and the top 163 PS, with BlueMotion Technology models offering further savings in fuel costs and emissions, yet delivering the same or higher levels of torque at lower engine speeds than the previous five-cylinder, 2.5-litre BlueTDI engine.

So the new Crafter 2.0-litre TDI 163PS BlueMotion Technology, medium wheelbase panel van achieves 29 per cent better fuel economy on the combined cycle than the previous 2.5-litre BlueTDI engine with the same power output. This is the equivalent of up to eight miles further per gallon, which could add over 130 miles to the range of the 75 litre fuel tank.

The new engine is also lighter, and this weight saving not only helps the improvements in fuel economy, but also increases payloads by up to 100 kg. Emissions have dropped by between 10 and nearly 20 per cent. The new Crafter no longer uses AdBlue to achieve these low (EuroV) emissions, yet still qualifies for EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) status as standard.

The wide range of body types includes the standard large van, a window van, chassis cabs or conversions such as tippers, dropsides and a Luton body.  The line up continues to offer three wheelbases, three roof heights, four body lengths and three gross vehicle weights of 3.0, 3.5 and 5.0 tonnes. 

Retail prices (excluding VAT) have only increased by an average of 1.2 per cent, or £320, starting from £20,450 for a CR30 2.0-litre TDI 109 PS, short wheelbase panel van or from £309 a month (plus VAT and initial rental) with the latest contract hire and finance lease offer from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Finance.

Comparison of technical data for the new Crafter CR35 2.

Cheap Commercial Liability Insurance for Used Cargo Vans ...

As a businessman, you do not only look for the right commercial insurance for your business and used cargo vans . You are particularly searching for a coverage that is cheap yet loaded with the necessary benefits for your business. With the rising level of vehicular accidents, you should prepare your business against losses so you need adequate but affordable commercial liability insurance.

Your commercial insurance policy should cover all your business operations – not only the vans used as transportations but also the employees and the physical shop of plant. Whenever you buy the policy, be sure that it does not only cover damage due to fire and water but should also include losses due to theft, vandalism and violence. Check if your insurance company covers commercial violence insurance. This is one benefit that you should have your van and business covered.

It is understandable that every company is now trying to save on expenses. But if you do have a used cargo van employed in business, you can have cost-cutting by just searching for the cheapest commercial insurance.

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