Welcome to Low Cost Vans Leicester.

The Home of Quality Used Vans.

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Quality Used Van Sales Leicester.

Welcome to Low Cost Vans.

We've been established for many years, and have many quality used vans in stock at any one time.
We always aim to provide the best customer service to all of our customers, both return and new. We pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy, and we're known in the market for providing quality used vehicles at affordable prices.
As one of the Midlands used van dealers, we have a wide range of vehicles for sale, and we're open for business seven days a week. Before each vehicle is displayed for sale it is fully valeted, as we believe all our stock should be presented in the highest possible condition.
Our carefully selected finance packages are available on all of our vans, our vehicles undergo a pre-delivery, inspection that covers everything from:

  • Internal and external electrics
  • Fluid levels
  • Battery checks
  • Brakes and tyres
  • Full engine checks
  • Road-tested by one of our qualified technicians.
We have warm, Indoor premises for all viewings.

FINANCE

Low Cost Vans have a dedicated team of finance experts waiting to help with your enquiry. We have relationships with high street lenders and specialist motoring finance houses too, that is why we have helped hundreds of customers secure the best finance deal for their budget and have got them and their business's running in less than 24 hours on some occassions we have got customers back to business within a few hours ! Our expertise with finance means that even if you have a poor credit rating we can help arrange finance for you. We are a credit broker, not a lender. We may receive commission if you take out a product.

PART EXCHANGE

Our dedicated team of vehicle valuation experts are ready to give you an up-to-the-minute market value of your van. Free Quote If you are considering part exchanging your current vehicle we are able to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote. Please contact one of our Sales Consultants on 07967 109864. We will contact you as soon as possible with the best possible price for your van.

WARRANTY

RAC Warranty At Low Cost Vans we aim to make buying a vehicle with us as easy and stress free as possible. That is why for that added peace of mind we have linked up with the UK's leading Vehicle warranty company to provide Dealer Care Extended Guarantee products. We are an authorised RAC Warranty Dealer.... All of Our Vehicles Come with 6 Months Warranty & 6 Months Breakdown Cover as Standard ( unless otherwise stated )

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What is van leasing?

Van leasing is a long-term rental agreement offering the exclusive use of a van or pick-up truck for a set period of time. At the start of a contract, the customer pays an initial rental, followed by a series of monthly payments for a period of 2, 3 or 4 years. At the end of the contract, the van is handed back to the finance provider without any further obligations, leaving the customer free to lease or purchase another vehicle.

Over the past few years, van leasing has grown increasingly popular with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies as it offers an alternative, often cheaper funding solution to buying a new van with a bank loan or dealer finance. With a van lease agreement, the customer also doesn’t have to worry about depreciation or selling the van as this responsibility lies with the finance provider.
Key benefits of van leasing
  • Low initial rental helps to avoid huge up-front costs
  • Fixed monthly rentals for the term of the lease make budget planning easier
  • Flexible duration and mileage terms to meet your needs
  • Maintenance, servicing and tyre package can be included in monthly fee
  • Road tax is included for duration of the agreement
  • No depreciation risks or disposal concerns
  • Full manufacturer warranty offered as standard on all vehicles
  • Enjoy a new van every 2, 3 or 4 years
Key considerations of van leasing
  • The cost to terminate the contract early can be expensive
  • The monthly cost is based on mileage
  • Excess mileage charges will apply if you exceed the agreed mileage allowance
  • You must return the van in good condition as charges will apply for any damage over and above Fair Wear and Tear
  • Vehicles must be insured with full comprehensive cover
  • You will never own the vehicle as there is no option to buy it.
What is business van leasing?

If you are a limited company, partnership, sole trader or LLP, you may be eligible to apply for a business van leasing agreement. A business van leasing agreement offers many positive tax implications and business customers can also take advantage of exclusive extras such as outsourced fleet administration. All business lease prices exclude VAT.
Different business van leasing contracts available
Business Contract Hire Explained
Business Contract Hire (BCH) is our most popular van leasing contract type and is suitable for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. With BCH, you pay for the use of the vehicle throughout your contract, then return the car to the finance company at the end of the agreement without any further obligations. Monthly rentals depend on the value of the vehicle, the length of the contract and the agreed mileage. On a BCH agreement, it is also possible to include maintenance, servicing and tyre packages into the monthly rentals.
Business Contract Purchase
Business Contract Purchase (BCP) is a finance agreement for VAT registered companies and businesses that want to own their vehicles but want to avoid the risk of depreciating assets. With a BCP agreement, you purchase a vehicle via a series of monthly instalments and ownership passes to you at the end of the contract following a final payment. Monthly rentals depend on the value of the vehicle, the length of the contract, the agreed mileage and the guaranteed residual value.

Business Lease Purchase is a popular finance option with businesses who want to buy the vehicle but do not want to spend the money up front. With a Business Lease Purchase agreement, the vehicle is leased for a fixed monthly payment with the option to purchase it at the end of the agreement. As Business Lease Purchase is purely a finance package, it does not include maintenance or other added-value services such as those offered with Business Contract Hire (BCH).

What is personal van leasing?


Personal van leasing is when a private individual (instead of a business or a company) takes out a lease agreement on a new van or pick-up truck. It offers an alternative funding solution for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies who have been trading for less than a year or who have previously been denied vehicle finance. With a personal lease agreement, the private individual taking out the lease agreement is approved for finance, rather than the company or business.
NB: Personal van leasing is not available on every product as this funding solution is only available through selected finance providers.Different personal van leasing contracts available
Personal Contract Hire
Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is a popular long-term lease agreement for private individuals. With PCH, you pay for the use of the vehicle throughout your contract, then return the car to the finance company at the end of the agreement without any further obligations. PCH is similar to Business Contract Hire (BCH) but as an individual you will not be able to recover any VAT or take advantage of any tax allowances.
Personal Contract Purchase
Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is a vehicle finance agreement which gives you the option of purchasing the vehicle at the end of the agreement. With PCP, you pay an initial rental, followed by a series of monthly rentals for the duration of your agreement. At the end of the contract, you can either buy the car outright for an agreed lump sum or hand the vehicle back to the finance provider without any further obligations. Monthly rentals depend on the value of the vehicle, the length of the contract, the agreed mileage and the guaranteed residual value.

Personal Lease Purchase is a popular finance option for customers who want to own the van but cannot access sufficient funds to pay for the new van outright upfront. With Personal Lease Purchase, you pay an initial deposit followed by a series of monthly payments, then a ‘balloon payment’ at the end of the contract to own the vehicle. As Personal Lease Purchase is purely a finance package, it does not include maintenance or other added-value services such as those offered with Personal Contract Hire (PCH).

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General T&C's

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

1. Definitions

1.1. "The Dealer", Low Cost Vans the person who is the vendor of the goods to the customer.

1.2. "The Customer", the person contracting for goods and services to be supplied by the Dealer.

1.3. "Consumer", a Customer, being an individual who, for the purposes of the purchase, is acting wholly or mainly outside of their trade, business, craft or profession

1.4. "Goods" means all vehicles as defined, or other things to be sold by the Dealer to the Customer.

1.5. "Vehicle" includes any car, lorry, van, trailer, caravan, invalid carriage, motor cycle and generally each and every accessory to and component thereof.

2. Whole Contact
These terms shall represent the whole contract between the Dealer and the Customer. They may be varied only by written agreement between the parties.

3. Interpretation
The singular shall include the plural and the male shall include the female or business entity as may be appropriate.

4. Enforceability
In the event of any one or more of these terms and conditions being declared unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

5. Written Confirmation
This order and any allowance in respect of a Vehicle offered by the Customer are Subject to acceptance and confirmation in writing by the Dealer.

6. Delivery/Time Not of the Essence

6.1. Unless specifically agreed in writing, time for delivery is not essential.

6.2. Where the date for delivery of the goods is not known at time of sale, any date provided is an estimate only and is dependent on the provision of the Goods to the Dealer by the Supplier/ Manufacturer. The Dealer will use its best endeavours to secure delivery of the Goods by the estimated delivery date (if any) but does not guarantee the time of delivery. The Dealer shall not be obliged to fulfil orders in the sequence in which they are placed.

7. New Goods
If the Goods to be supplied by the Dealer are new, the following provisions shall have effect:

7.1. This Agreement and the delivery of the Goods shall be subject to any terms and conditions which the manufacturer or concessionaire may from time to time lawfully attach to the supply of the Goods or the resale of such Goods by the Dealer, and the Dealer shall not be liable for any failure to deliver the Goods occasioned by his inability to obtain them from the manufacturer or concessionaire or by his compliance with such terms and conditions. A copy of the terms and conditions currently so attached by the manufacturer or concessionaire may be inspected at the Dealer's office.

7.2. The Dealer undertakes that they will ensure that the pre-delivery work specified by the manufacturer or concessionaire is performed and that they will use their best endeavours to obtain for the Customer from the manufacturer or concessionaire the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by them to the Dealer or to the Customer in respect of the Goods and, save where the Customer is acting as a consumer (as defined by Legislation) all statements, conditions or warranties expressed or implied by law or otherwise, are hereby expressly excluded.

7.3. Any figure provided within the contract for Car Tax is provided as guidance only. Notwithstanding the sum for Car Tax specified in the order, the sum payable by the Customer in respect thereof shall be such sum as the Dealer has legally had to pay or becomes legally bound to pay for Car Tax in respect of the Goods.

7.4. Any figure provided within the contract for Value Added Tax is provided as guidance only. Notwithstanding also the sum for Value Added Tax specified in the order, the sum payable by the Customer in respect thereof shall be the sum for which the Dealer becomes legally liable at the time the taxable supply occurs.

7.5. If after the date of this order and before delivery of the Goods to the Customer, the manufacturer's or concessionaire's recommended price for any of the Goods, or specification of the same shall be altered, the Dealer shall give notice of any such alteration to the Customer.

7.5.1. in the event of the manufacturer's or concessionaire's recommended price for the Goods being increased, the amount of such increase which the Dealer intends to pass to the Customer shall be notified to the Customer. The Customer shall have the right to cancel the contract within 14 days of the receipt of such notice. If the customer does not give such notice as aforesaid, the increase in the price shall be added to become part of the contract price.

7.5.2. in the event of the recommended price being reduced, the amount of such reduction, if any, which the Dealer intends to allow to the Customer shall be notified to the Customer. If the amount allowed is not the same as the reduction of the recommended price the Customer shall have the right to cancel the contract within 14 days of the receipt of such notice.

7.6. In the event of the manufacturer of the Goods described in the order ceasing to make the Goods of that type, the Dealer may (whether the estimated delivery date has arrived or not) by notice in writing to the Customer, cancel the contract on the grounds of frustration.

7.7. Save in the case of consumer sales (as defined) all statements, conditions or warranties as to the quality of the Goods or their fitness for any purpose whether express or implied by law or otherwise are hereby expressly excluded.

8. Used Goods

8.1. If the goods to be supplied by the Dealer are used, the vehicle is supplied as roadworthy at the date of delivery and, in the case of consumer sales (as defined by the Sale of Goods Legislation)

8.1.1. is sold subject to any conditions or warranties that are implied by the Sale of Goods Legislation or any amending statutes.

8.1.2. Prior to signing this order form, the Customer shall examine the Vehicle and items set out in the Customer's Certificate of Examination and the Customer is reminded that the conditions of satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose implied by the Sale of Goods Legislation do not operate in relation to such defects which the examination ought to reveal. Should the Goods be sold also subject to defects notified by the Dealer to the Customer before signing the agreement, the implied conditions of satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose do not operate in relation to those defects.

8.2 Save in the case of Customer sales (as defined) all statements, conditions, or warranties as to the quality of the Goods or their fitness for any purpose whether express or implied by law or otherwise, are hereby expressly excluded.

8.3 In relation to the sales of secondhand vehicles on most occassions vehicles arrive with 1 key and a second key will be forwarded on to the customer if the key becomes available.

8.4 Return of Vehicle to us, provided you have not damaged the Vehicle or drive the Vehicle more than 250 Miles. We have discretion whether to allow or reject your Vehicle.
£1.50 per mile will be deducted for each mile driven above the 250 mile limit ( calculated against the Vehicle's mileage noted on Delivery or Collection Recipt ) and any cost to repair any damage to the Vehicle while you were responsible for it. A Valeting fee of £99 will also apply.

9. Variation
Any variation agreed between the Dealer and the Customer regarding the Goods to be supplied shall be deemed to be an amendment to this Contract and shall not constitute a new contract.

10. Delivery and Payment
The Customer shall be liable to pay for the Goods immediately upon notification by the Dealer that they are available for delivery. The Dealer may, in its discretion, demand a deposit at the time when the order for Goods is placed by the Customer and shall not be obliged to progress the order or otherwise implement the contract until the deposit is paid in full.

11. Place of Delivery

11.1. Unless otherwise agreed in writing delivery of the Goods shall take place at the Dealer's premises.

11.2. In the event of cancellation, for any reason, the Customer agrees to return the Goods to the Dealer's premises.

12. Repudiation by Customer

12.1. If the Customer does not pay for and take delivery of its vehicle within 5 days of notification that the vehicle is available for delivery, the Dealer shall be at liberty to treat the contract as cancelled. If this happens, or if the Customer cancels the contract for any other reason not permitted by this contract, the Dealer will sell the vehicle to another person. The Dealer is entitled to recover from the deposit the additional costs the Dealer incurs in re selling the vehicle plus any reduction in the sales price achieved. The Dealer will keep the deposit whilst the Dealer displays and advertises the vehicle as being for sale. If it is not sold within a reasonable time the Dealer will sell it at auction.

12.2. Once the Dealer has sold the vehicle, the Dealer will notify the Customer within 7 days as to how much the Dealer has lost as a result of having to re sell. If this amount is less than the Customer's deposit, then the Dealer will refund the balance of the deposit with the notification. If the claimable amount is more than the deposit, then the Dealer will include a statement showing how much the Customer owes the Dealer to make good the loss. The Dealer will provide copies of any receipts if the Customer requests them.

12.3. The Dealer reserves the right to make a reasonable daily charge for the storage of the vehicle or vehicles.

13. Loss or Damage

The Dealer shall be responsible for the loss of or damage to any vehicle or its contents only if caused by negligence of the Dealer or its employees. The Customer is strongly advised to remove any items of value not related to the Vehicle.

14. Return of Deposit

The customer shall NOT receive a return of their deposit as work has taken place to secure the vehicle for him / her. ( by leaving a holding depsit on a vehicle is deemed as entering into a sales contract. )

14.1 Parts not covered by us or a warranty companies ( extra cover can be purchased to cover some items listed below from the warranty provider )
DPF ( Diesel Particulate Filter )
EGR Valves
Clutches
Servicable Items
Brake Discs & Pads
Air Conditioning Gas
Consumable Parts
Brake Pads / Discs
Wear & Tear Items

15. Retention of Title and Risk

15.1. Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods are at the risk of the Customer as soon as they are delivered into the physical possession of the Customer or their nominated representative.

15.2. Goods shall remain the sole and absolute property of the Dealer as legal owner until such time as the Customer shall have paid to the Dealer the full price together with all storage charges and interest that may be due to the Dealer under this contract. Until payment in full as aforesaid has been made the Customer acknowledges that they are in possession of the goods solely as agent of the Dealer.

15.3. Until the Customer becomes owner of the Goods, they will store them separately from his own goods or those of any other person and in a manner which makes them readily identifiable as the goods of the Dealer.

15.4. The Customer's right to possession shall cease if they, not being a company, become bankrupt or if they, being a company, do anything, or fail to do anything which would entitle a Receiver to take possession of any assets or which would entitle any person to present a petition for winding-up.

15.5. Should the Customer's right of possession cease they will notify the Dealer and immediately make the goods available for collection. The Dealer may, for the purposes of recovery of the Goods, enter upon any premises where they are stored or where they are reasonably thought to be stored and may repossess them.

15.6. The Customer shall be at liberty to agree to sell on the Goods or any product produced from or with the Goods subject to the express condition that such an agreement to sell shall take place as agents (save that the Customer shall not hold himself out as such) for the Dealer, whether the Customer sells on his own account or not and that the entire proceeds thereof are held in trust for the Dealer and are not mingled with other monies or paid into any overdrawn bank account and shall be at all times identifiable as the Dealer's monies.

16. Right of Lien
The Dealer shall have a general lien on any property of the Customer in its possession for all monies owing to the Dealer by the Customer on any account whatsoever.

17. Part Exchange

17.1 Where the Dealer agrees to allow part of the price of the Goods to be discharged by the Customer delivering a used Vehicle in part exchange to the Dealer, in consideration of such allowance, it is hereby agreed that the following further conditions will apply.

17.1.1 that the Dealer accepts the used vehicle in reliance of the warranties granted by the Customer overleaf, including but not limited to the age, mileage and condition of the vehicle.
AND

17.1.2 that such used Vehicle is the absolute property of the Customer and is free from all encumbrances.
OR

17.1.3 that such used vehicle is the subject of a hire purchase or agreement or other encumbrance capable of cash settlement by the Dealer, in which case the allowance shall be reduced by the amount required to be paid by the Dealer in settlement thereof.

17.2. If the Dealer has examined the said used vehicle prior to his confirmation and acceptance of this order, the used vehicle shall be delivered to them in the same condition at the date of such examination (fair wear and tear excepted).

17.3. That such used Vehicle shall be delivered to the Dealer on or before delivery of the Goods to be supplied by them hereunder, and the property in the said used Vehicle shall thereupon pass to the Dealer absolutely.

17.4. That without prejudice to 17.3. above, such used vehicle shall be delivered to the Dealer within 14 days of notification to the Customer that the Goods to be supplied by the Dealer are available for delivery.

17.5. If the goods to be delivered by the Dealer, through no default on the part of the Dealer, shall not be delivered to the Customer within 30 days after the date of this order or the estimated delivery date; where that is later, the allowance on the said used vehicle shall be subject to a reduction by an amount not exceeding 2.5% for each completed period of 30 days from the date of the expiry of the first mentioned 30 days, to the date of delivery to the Customer of the Goods.

17.6. In the event of the non-fulfilment of any of the foregoing conditions, other than 17.5. above, the Dealer shall be discharged from any obligations to accept the said used Vehicle or to make any allowance in respect thereof, and the Customer shall discharge in cash the full price of the Goods to be supplied by the Dealer.

18. Authority to Contract
Goods supplied by the order of any person in the Customer's employment or by any person reasonably believed by the Dealer to be the Customer's agent or by any person to whom the Dealer is entitled to make delivery of the vehicle shall be paid for by the Customer.

19. Authority to Uplift
Where a person who, so far as the Dealer is aware, has authority to uplift Goods or Vehicles and does so, the Dealer shall have no liability to the Customer for any loss or damage resulting on any grounds whatsoever. It shall not be obligatory upon the Dealer to confirm the authority of any person reasonably believed to be the agent, or to have been at some time, connected with the Customer.

20. Authority to Drive

In connection with the supply of a Vehicle or an inspection or testing or the preparation of any estimate in connection therewith, the Dealer shall be entitled to drive the vehicle on the road or elsewhere as it shall deem necessary. These provisions shall apply also to any Vehicle offered by the Customer in part-exchange in terms of clause 17.

Data Protection

21.1. The Dealer will hold the information shown on the invoice as Data Controllers. This information may be passed to other carefully selected third party organizations. The Dealer, or they, may contact the Customer by email, telephone or letter to inform the Customer of products or services which may be of interest to the Customer, or the Customer may be asked to participate in a Customer survey by either the Dealer, the vehicle manufacturer or third party. If the Customer does not want their information to be used in this way the Customer should notify the Dealer by writing to the Dealer Principal at the Dealer's address.

21.2. All the agreements between the Dealer and the Customer are personal to the Customer. The Customer may not assign his rights or liabilities to any third party by any means.

22. Notices

22.1. All written notices given by the Dealer to the Customer shall take effect 24 hours after being despatched by the Dealer in the normal course of post to the Customer's address shown on the order or invoice.

23. Export Outside EU

23.1. The Dealer reserves the right to cancel this order if it believes that;

23.1.1. the Customer intends to resell the Goods outside the European Union (Contract Territory) for commercial gain within a period of 12 months; or

23.1.2. where the Customer is a corporation its place of business is not within the European Union;

OR
23.1.3. where the Customer is a finance company and either, the Goods are not being purchased on behalf of an end user or they are and such end user is not resident nor has its place of business within the European Union.

23.2. The Customer shall indemnify the Dealer and keep the Dealer indemnified from all and any liability and direct losses (to include but not limited to any service commission paid to the manufacturer and any debit back of profit margin from the manufacturer), damages, costs or expenses which the Dealer sustains or incurs as a result of the Customer exporting or selling (whether directly or indirectly through any third party) the Goods outside the European Union.

24. Distance Selling

24.1. The dealer does not operate this scheme.

25. Storage Charges

The Dealer reserves the right to make a reasonable daily charge for the storage of the customer's vehicle or vehicles.

26. Dispute Resolution

26.1. In the event of a complaint or dispute of any kind the Customer should follow the following complaints handling procedure:
All formal/written complaints relating to the Company, its staff or services must be brought to the attention of a Director of the Company.

An investigation of the complaint will be carried out by a Director on behalf the Company.

A Director, on behalf of the Company, will provide a written response to the complainant with his/her findings within 3 working days. Should further time be required for the investigation, the complainant will be contacted before the end of the third working day with a progress update explaining the reasons for the time extension. The investigation must be completed by the end of the fifth working day since the last contact with the complainant.

Once the investigation has been completed, a letter/e-mail will be sent to the complainant explaining the Company's position. The letter/e-mail will explain the details of the investigation including factual details of the findings. The letter/email will summarise the Company's position regarding the outcome of the investigation.

If the Company has not received feedback from the complainant following the outcome of the letter/email within one calendar month, the Company will assume that the matter has been fully resolved.

All complaints' records will be stored electronically and/or on hard copy in a secure folder.

General T&C's

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
1.            Definitions
1.1.         "The Dealer",  LOW COST VANS  ( LCV ) LIMITED the person who is the vendor of the goods to the customer.
1.2.         "The Customer", the person contracting for goods and services to be supplied by the Dealer.
1.3.         "Consumer", a Customer, being an individual who, for the purposes of the purchase, is acting wholly or mainly outside of their trade, business, craft or profession
1.4.         "Goods" means all vehicles as defined, or other things to be sold by the Dealer to the Customer.
1.5.         "Vehicle" includes any car, lorry, van, trailer, caravan, invalid carriage, motor cycle and generally each and every accessory to and component thereof.
2.            Whole Contact
 These terms shall represent the whole contract between the Dealer and the Customer. They may be varied only by written agreement between the parties.
3.            Interpretation
The singular shall include the plural and the male shall include the female or business entity as may be appropriate.
4.            Enforceability
In the event of any one or more of these terms and conditions being declared unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.
5.            Written Confirmation
This order and any allowance in respect of a Vehicle offered by the Customer are Subject to acceptance and confirmation in writing by the Dealer.
6.            Delivery/Time Not of the Essence
6.1.         Unless specifically agreed in writing, time for delivery is not essential.
6.2.         Where the date for delivery of the goods is not known at time of sale, any date provided is an estimate only and is dependent on the provision of the Goods to the Dealer by the Supplier/ Manufacturer. The Dealer will use its best endeavours to secure delivery of the Goods by the estimated delivery date (if any) but does not guarantee the time of delivery. The Dealer shall not be obliged to fulfil orders in the sequence in which they are placed.
7.            New Goods
If the Goods to be supplied by the Dealer are new, the following provisions shall have effect:
7.1.         This Agreement and the delivery of the Goods shall be subject to any terms and conditions which the manufacturer or concessionaire may from time to time lawfully attach to the supply of the Goods or the resale of such Goods by the Dealer, and the Dealer shall not be liable for any failure to deliver the Goods occasioned by his inability to obtain them from the manufacturer or concessionaire or by his compliance with such terms and conditions. A copy of the terms and conditions currently so attached by the manufacturer or concessionaire may be inspected at the Dealer's office.
7.2.         The Dealer undertakes that they will ensure that the pre-delivery work specified by the manufacturer or concessionaire is performed and that they will use their best endeavours to obtain for the Customer from the manufacturer or concessionaire the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by them to the Dealer or to the Customer in respect of the Goods and, save where the Customer is acting as a consumer (as defined by Legislation) all statements, conditions or warranties expressed or implied by law or otherwise, are hereby expressly excluded.
7.3.         Any figure provided within the contract for Car Tax is provided as guidance only.  Notwithstanding the sum for Car Tax specified in the order, the sum payable by the Customer in respect thereof shall be such sum as the Dealer has legally had to pay or becomes legally bound to pay for Car Tax in respect of the Goods.
7.4.         Any figure provided within the contract for Value Added Tax is provided as guidance only. Notwithstanding also the sum for Value Added Tax specified in the order, the sum payable by the Customer in respect thereof shall be the sum for which the Dealer becomes legally liable at the time the taxable supply occurs.
7.5.         If after the date of this order and before delivery of the Goods to the Customer, the manufacturer's or concessionaire's recommended price for any of the Goods, or specification of the same shall be altered, the Dealer shall give notice of any such alteration to the Customer, and
7.5.1.     in the event of the manufacturer's or concessionaire's recommended price for the Goods being increased, the amount of such increase which the Dealer intends to pass to the Customer shall be notified to the Customer. The Customer shall have the right to cancel the contract within 14 days of the receipt of such notice. If the customer does not give such notice as aforesaid, the increase in the price shall be added to become part of the contract price.
7.5.2.     in the event of the recommended price being reduced, the amount of such reduction, if any, which the Dealer intends to allow to the Customer shall be notified to the Customer. If the amount allowed is not the same as the reduction of the recommended price the Customer shall have the right to cancel the contract within 14 days of the receipt of such notice.
7.6.         In the event of the manufacturer of the Goods described in the order ceasing to make the Goods of that type, the Dealer may (whether the estimated delivery date has arrived or not) by notice in writing to the Customer, cancel the contract on the grounds of frustration.
7.7.         Save in the case of consumer sales (as defined) all statements, conditions or warranties as to the quality of the Goods or their fitness for any purpose whether express or implied by law or otherwise are hereby expressly excluded.
8.            Used Goods
8.1.         If the goods to be supplied by the Dealer are used, the vehicle is supplied as roadworthy at the date of delivery and, in the case of consumer sales (as defined by the Sale of Goods Legislation):
8.1.1.     is sold subject to any conditions or warranties that are implied by the Sale of Goods Legislation or any amending statutes.
8.1.2.  Prior to signing this order form, the Customer shall examine the Vehicle and items set out in the Customer's Certificate of Examination and the Customer is reminded that the conditions of satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose implied by the Sale of Goods Legislation do not operate in relation to such defects which the examination ought to reveal. Should the Goods be sold also subject to defects notified by the Dealer to the Customer before signing the agreement, the implied conditions of satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose do not operate in relation to those defects.
8.2        Save in the case of Customer sales (as defined) all statements, conditions, or warranties as to the quality of the Goods or their fitness for any purpose whether express or implied by law or otherwise, are hereby expressly excluded.
9.            Variation
Any variation agreed between the Dealer and the Customer regarding the Goods to be supplied shall be deemed to be an amendment to this Contract and shall not constitute a new contract.
10.          Delivery and Payment
The Customer shall be liable to pay for the Goods immediately upon notification by the Dealer that they are available for delivery. The Dealer may, in its discretion, demand a deposit at the time when the order for Goods is placed by the Customer and shall not be obliged to progress the order or otherwise implement the contract until the deposit is paid in full.
11.          Place of Delivery
11.1.      Unless otherwise agreed in writing delivery of the Goods shall take place at the Dealer's premises.
11.2.      In the event of cancellation, for any reason, the Customer agrees to return the Goods to the Dealer's premises.
12.          Repudiation by Customer
12.1.     If the Customer does not pay for and take delivery of its vehicle within 5 days of notification that the vehicle is available for delivery, the Dealer shall be at liberty to treat the contract as cancelled. If this happens, or if the Customer cancels the contract for any other reason not permitted by this contract, the Dealer will sell the vehicle to another person. The Dealer will refund the Customer's deposit but before the Dealer does so, the Dealer is entitled to recover from the deposit the additional costs the Dealer incurs in re selling the vehicle plus any reduction in the sales price achieved. The Dealer will keep the deposit whilst the Dealer displays and advertises the vehicle as being for sale. If it is not sold within a reasonable time the Dealer will sell it at auction.
12.2.       Once the Dealer has sold the vehicle, the Dealer will notify the Customer within 7 days as to how much the Dealer has lost as a result of having to re sell. If this amount is less than the Customer's deposit, then the Dealer will refund the balance of the deposit with the notification. If the claimable amount is more than the deposit, then the Dealer will include a statement showing how much the Customer owes the Dealer to make good the loss. The Dealer will provide copies of any receipts if the Customer requests them.
12.3.      The Dealer reserves the right to make a reasonable daily charge for the storage of the vehicle or vehicles.
13.          Loss or Damage
The Dealer shall be responsible for the loss of or damage to any vehicle or its contents only if caused by negligence of the Dealer or its employees. The Customer is strongly advised to remove any items of value not related to the Vehicle.
14.          Return of Deposit
If the contract is cancelled the customer shall NOT receive a return of their deposit as work has taken place to secure the vehicle for him / her.
15.          Retention of Title and Risk
15.1.      Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods are at the risk of the Customer as soon as they are delivered into the physical possession of the Customer or their nominated representative.
15.2.      Goods shall remain the sole and absolute property of the Dealer as legal owner until such time as the Customer shall have paid to the Dealer the full price together with all storage charges and interest that may be due to the Dealer under this contract. Until payment in full as aforesaid has been made the Customer acknowledges that they are in possession of the goods solely as agent of the Dealer.
15.3.      Until the Customer becomes owner of the Goods, they will store them separately from his own goods or those of any other person and in a manner which makes them readily identifiable as the goods of the Dealer.
15.4.      The Customer's right to possession shall cease if they, not being a company, become bankrupt or if they, being a company, do anything, or fail to do anything which would entitle a Receiver to take possession of any assets or which would entitle any person to present a petition for winding-up.
15.5.      Should the Customer's right of possession cease they will notify the Dealer and immediately make the goods available for collection. The Dealer may, for the purposes of recovery of the Goods, enter upon any premises where they are stored or where they are reasonably thought to be stored and may repossess them.
15.6.      The Customer shall be at liberty to agree to sell on the Goods or any product produced from or with the Goods subject to the express condition that such an agreement to sell shall take place as agents (save that the Customer shall not hold himself out as such) for the Dealer, whether the Customer sells on his own account or not and that the entire proceeds thereof are held in trust for the Dealer and are not mingled with other monies or paid into any overdrawn bank account and shall be at all times identifiable as the Dealer's monies.
16.          Right of Lien
The Dealer shall have a general lien on any property of the Customer in its possession for all monies owing to the Dealer by the Customer on any account whatsoever.
17.          Part Exchange
17.1        Where the Dealer agrees to allow part of the price of the Goods to be discharged by the Customer delivering a used Vehicle in part exchange to the Dealer, in consideration of such allowance, it is hereby agreed that the following further conditions will apply.
17.1.1    that the Dealer accepts the used vehicle in reliance of the warranties granted by the Customer overleaf, including but not limited to the age, mileage and condition of the vehicle.
AND
17.1.2    that such used Vehicle is the absolute property of the Customer and is free from all encumbrances.
OR
17.1.3    that such used vehicle is the subject of a hire purchase or agreement or other encumbrance capable of cash settlement by the Dealer, in which case the allowance shall be reduced by the amount required to be paid by the Dealer in settlement thereof.
17.2.      If the Dealer has examined the said used vehicle prior to his confirmation and acceptance of this order, the used vehicle shall be delivered to them in the same condition at the date of such examination (fair wear and tear excepted).
17.3.      That such used Vehicle shall be delivered to the Dealer on or before delivery of the Goods to be supplied by them hereunder, and the property in the said used Vehicle shall thereupon pass to the Dealer absolutely.
17.4.      That without prejudice to 17.3. above, such used vehicle shall be delivered to the Dealer within 14 days of notification to the Customer that the Goods to be supplied by the Dealer are available for delivery.
17.5.      If the goods to be delivered by the Dealer, through no default on the part of the Dealer, shall not be delivered to the Customer within 30 days after the date of this order or the estimated delivery date; where that is later, the allowance on the said used vehicle shall be subject to a reduction by an amount not exceeding 2.5% for each completed period of 30 days from the date of the expiry of the first mentioned 30 days, to the date of delivery to the Customer of the Goods.
17.6.      In the event of the non-fulfilment of any of the foregoing conditions, other than 17.5. above, the Dealer shall be discharged from any obligations to accept the said used Vehicle or to make any allowance in respect thereof, and the Customer shall discharge in cash the full price of the Goods to be supplied by the Dealer.
18.          Authority to Contract
Goods supplied by the order of any person in the Customer's employment or by any person reasonably believed by the Dealer to be the Customer's agent or by any person to whom the Dealer is entitled to make delivery of the vehicle shall be paid for by the Customer.
19.          Authority to Uplift
Where a person who, so far as the Dealer is aware, has authority to uplift Goods or Vehicles and does so, the Dealer shall have no liability to the Customer for any loss or damage resulting on any grounds whatsoever. It shall not be obligatory upon the Dealer to confirm the authority of any person reasonably believed to be the agent, or to have been at some time, connected with the Customer.
20.          Authority to Drive
In connection with the supply of a Vehicle or an inspection or testing or the preparation of any estimate in connection therewith, the Dealer shall be entitled to drive the vehicle on the road or elsewhere as it shall deem necessary. These provisions shall apply also to any Vehicle offered by the Customer in part-exchange in terms of clause 17.
Data Protection
21.1.      The Dealer will hold the information shown on the invoice as Data Controllers. This information may be passed to other carefully selected third party organizations. The Dealer, or they, may contact the Customer by email, telephone or letter to inform the Customer of products or services which may be of interest to the Customer, or the Customer may be asked to participate in a Customer survey by either the Dealer, the vehicle manufacturer or third party. If the Customer does not want their information to be used in this way the Customer should notify the Dealer by writing to the Dealer Principal at the Dealer's address.
21.2.      All the agreements between the Dealer and the Customer are personal to the Customer. The Customer may not assign his rights or liabilities to any third party by any means.
22.          Notices
22.1.      All written notices given by the Dealer to the Customer shall take effect 24 hours after being despatched by the Dealer in the normal course of post to the Customer's address shown on the order or invoice.
23.          Export Outside EU
23.1.      The Dealer reserves the right to cancel this order if it believes that;
23.1.1.   the Customer intends to resell the Goods outside the European Union (Contract Territory) for commercial gain within a period of 12 months; or
23.1.2.   where the Customer is a corporation its place of business is not within the European Union;
OR
23.1.3.   where the Customer is a finance company and either, the Goods are not being purchased on behalf of an end user or they are and such end user is not resident nor has its place of business within the European Union.
23.2.      The Customer shall indemnify the Dealer and keep the Dealer indemnified from all and any liability and direct losses (to include but not limited to any service commission paid to the manufacturer and any debit back of profit margin from the manufacturer), damages, costs or expenses which the Dealer sustains or incurs as a result of the Customer exporting or selling (whether directly or indirectly through any third party) the Goods outside the European Union.
24. Distance Selling
24.1. The dealer does not operate this scheme.
25.          Storage Charges
The Dealer reserves the right to make a reasonable daily charge for the storage of the customer's vehicle or vehicles.
26.          Dispute Resolution
26.1.      In the event of a complaint or dispute of any kind the Customer should follow the following complaints handling procedure:
All formal/written complaints relating to the Company, its staff or services must be brought to the attention of a Director of the Company.
An investigation of the complaint will be carried out by a Director on behalf the Company.
A Director, on behalf of the Company, will provide a written response to the complainant with his/her findings within 3 working days. Should further time be required for the investigation, the complainant will be contacted before the end of the third working day with a progress update explaining the reasons for the time extension. The investigation must be completed by the end of the fifth working day since the last contact with the complainant.
Once the investigation has been completed, a letter/e-mail will be sent to the complainant explaining the Company's position. The letter/e-mail will explain the details of the investigation including factual details of the findings. The letter/email will summarise the Company's position regarding the outcome of the investigation.
If the Company has not received feedback from the complainant following the outcome of the letter/email within one calendar month, the Company will assume that the matter has been fully resolved.
All complaints' records will be stored electronically and/or on hard copy in a secure folder.
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National Highways launch 'Little Changes, Change Everything' campaign to tackle ‘middle lane hogging

 National Highways launch 'Little Changes, Change Everything' campaign to tackle ‘middle lane hogging’



National Highways launch 'Little Changes, Change Everything' campaign to tackle ‘middle lane hogging’

14th May 2024


National Highways has developed a new road safety campaign, ‘Little changes, change everything’, with the goal to change drivers’ potentially dangerous behaviour when behind the wheel.The campaign aims to motivate motorists to ‘transform their own journeys and those of fellow road users’.
As a part of the campaign, the Government agency stated that safety was the ‘number one priority’, and that they are aiming to at least halve the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads across the country by the end of 2025.
They also revealed that the longer-term target is to achieve a ‘zero-harm network’.
The first wave of the campaign launched in March and the second wave is currently in place until June 1st 2024.
National Highways is looking to raise awareness of two driving behaviours that can make a big difference.
The first is that drivers should drive in the left-hand lane when driving conditions allow. The second is that drivers should keep at least a two second gap between themselves and the vehicle in front.


National Highways is looking to reduce the number of people injured or killed on UK roads through reducing the number of drivers ‘hogging’ the middle lane and following people too closely.
The campaign states: “By keeping left and staying at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front, you can help to reduce congestion and collisions.”

Middle lane hogging

The first target of the campaign is aimed at drivers who unnecessarily stay in the middle lane.
When traffic conditions allow, drivers should always drive in the left-hand lane.
This is because the middle lane should be used for overtaking, letting traffic onto the road and when traffic conditions do not allow for driving in the left lane.
After overtaking, drivers should return to the left-hand lane when it is safe to do so.
Middle-lane hogging can have a negative impact on the road network, by disrupting the flow of traffic and resulting in congestion.

Close following

The Highway Code says a driver should ‘allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front on high-speed roads and in tunnels where visibility is reduced’.
According to National Highways, the two seconds are made up of the time needed for reacting and braking to a situation where it is required.
That time needs to be doubled when it is raining or in challenging conditions.
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RAC road safety spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Middle lane hogging and tailgating aren’t just irritating driving habits; both are illegal and dangerous, which is why we’re in full support of National Highways’ campaign.
“Drivers that trail the car in front leave themselves no time to react if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, while those that hog the middle lane prevent others from overtaking which can cause longer queues of traffic.
“Penalties for middle lane hogging and tailgating have been in place for more than 10 years, yet both are unfortunately still a common sight on our fastest roads. While education can clearly be beneficial, more enforcement would send the strongest possible message that this behaviour isn’t acceptable.
“The Highway Code is clear that you should drive in the in the left-hand lane unless overtaking and leave at least a two-second gap between you and the car in front. These times should be doubled in bad weather.”








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New data reveals record 41.4 million vehicles on UK roads

More than 41 million vehicles are now driving on UK roads – the highest number since records began.
According to new data from Motorparc and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), at the end of 2023, there was an annual increase of 1.7% to 41,404,589.
Regarding the growth in the total number of cars in the UK, there was a 1.6% yearly increase to 35,694,845. This means that there were 546,800 new units sold in 2023.
SMMT reports that plug-in vehicles saw their biggest growth in ownership since 2016.
In fact, almost half a million new battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles were registered during 2023.
The data shows that the number of BEVs in use increased by 47.3% compared with 2022.
As a result, zero emission vehicles now account for 2.7% of all cars in use on the roads today – a growth of 1.9% compared to the previous 12 months.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, "After two challenging years of constrained supply, more people and businesses across the UK are now getting back behind the wheel – and increasingly, opting for greener options.
“However, given the ageing fleet, we now need to encourage consumers and businesses who have deferred purchases of new cars, vans, trucks and buses to upgrade.
“A stronger and stable economy, coupled with reduced living costs, would boost consumer and business confidence, while compelling fiscal incentives would ensure that these purchases are emissions free.
“Not only would this accelerate the transition – fundamental to the UK’s net zero ambitions – but it would also stimulate the economy and enhance the wider environment in which we all live."

Impact on commercial vehicles

According to the latest report, there were also record numbers of commercial vehicles that are now in use across the UK.
Currently, there are 625,873 heavy goods vehicles and 5,012,632 vans in operation – an increase of 1.7% and 2.6% respectively.
Zero emission vans also grew in numbers, with BEV volumes rising by 43.5% to 61,161 last year.
This means that 1.2% of all vans on UK roads are now zero emission.
Electric HGVs also rose 146.4% last year – however, this only represents 0.4% of the fleet.


According to the latest report, there were also record numbers of commercial vehicles that are now in use across the UK.
Currently, there are 625,873 heavy goods vehicles and 5,012,632 vans in operation – an increase of 1.7% and 2.6% respectively.
Zero emission vans also grew in numbers, with BEV volumes rising by 43.5% to 61,161 last year.
This means that 1.2% of all vans on UK roads are now zero emission.
Electric HGVs also rose 146.4% last year – however, this only represents 0.4% of the fleet.



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