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· Servicing – regular servicing is essential for vans, as generally they are made to work hard, carrying heavy loads and doing a lot of miles every day. Servicing can help identify potential issues before they become expensive problems and will also extend the life of your van.
· Overloading – overloading your van can cause strain on the engine, gearbox, axles, brakes and suspension, and can cause expensive repair bills in the future so only ever run the van to the recommended maximum capacity. Loading your van efficiently will also save you on fuel costs, and running a smaller, well loaded van is much cheaper than running a larger one which is half empty.
· Engine Size – larger, more powerful engines are not very fuel efficient around town, but they do burn less fuel at higher speeds so are much more economic if you are going to be doing lots of motorway and main road miles. Make sure you choose an engine size appropriate to the types of journey you will be making the most, as this can save you a lot of fuel.