What is the ULEZ expansion in London?
On August 29th 2023, the Ultra Low Emission Zone will be expanded to include all London boroughs. This is following the success of the initial scheme that has helped to improve air quality in central London. Air quality in London has been linked to widespread health problems including asthma, cancer and lung disease. It is […]
ULEZ: Guide to the New Charges
What you need to know about the new ULEZ charges Check if your vehicle meets the ULEZ standards Take a look at our stock of Fridge and Freezer Vans Back to the News page
UK-Australia Trade Deal: How Could It Impact UK Farmers?
The UK has recently completed its first ‘full’ trade deal since its exit from the EU. The UK-Australia deal is the first negotiated with another country from scratch post Brexit. The comprehensive deal opens up free trade for a wide variety of goods and services to and from Australia. At GRV 4 Fridge Vans, we […]
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen: A game-changer for zero-emissions?
Vauxhall’s range of Vivaro vans is set to expand once more with the arrival of the Vivaro-e Hydrogen from 2023 in the UK. Due to be produced in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the Vivaro-e Hydrogen is an exciting prospect with super-fast charging and capacity for long-distance driving. While we will have to wait for the right-hand drive […]
Bristol’s Clean Air Scheme: What you need to know
Like several other areas of the UK, the city of Bristol is to introduce a ‘clean air’ initiative in an attempt to lower roadside pollution for the wellbeing of residents. This area will be known as the Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It is designed to work towards lowering carbon emissions to meet the government’s environmental […]
Now Is No Better Time To Offer Home Deliveries
Back in December we mentioned the benefits of CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme) finance and how, due to its versatility, it can be a fantastic resource for all business types. Time is fast running out though, as the scheme is due to end on 31st January 2021. CBILS is a truly diverse funding option. […]
Expand Your Fleet With The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
It is fair to say that this year has been a strange one to say the least. Some businesses have really prospered this year whilst others have really struggled. At GRV 4 Fridge Vans we are dedicated to helping our customers and supporting businesses as much as we can. This is why we want to make […]
National Vehicle Shortage Causes New Vehicle Prices to Soar
Recent months have seen a marked increase in demand for used commercial vehicles. While demand for brand new vehicles remains high, the shortage of supply of new models has resulted in inflated prices and what can only be described as a bidding frenzy on car auction websites. After the UK government’s lifting of coronavirus lockdown […]
UK Fishing Industry Could Achieve £8 Billion A Year
The ongoing saga over fishing rights has been a key sticking point during Brexit negotiations. At GRV4FridgeVans, many of our loyal customers work in the fish industry, so understandably we have a keen interest in any new developments. A large number of our customers operate refrigerated vans to transport fish produce from suppliers to […]
GRV4FridgeVans: A Proud Supporter of Fare Share
At GRV4FridgeVans, we pride ourselves on forging meaningful and beneficial relationships with companies who provide vital services. At the beginning of February, we subsidised Fare Share with a van for their integral work of redistributing food to the vulnerable members of the community. Given the current global pandemic of COVID-19, we’ve been informed that our […]
New Fridge Van or Pay The Tax Man?
Capital Allowances: 100% tax relief on your next refrigerated van Did you know you could claim capital allowances on the refrigerated van you use in your business? In most cases, you can deduct the full cost of your refrigerated van from your profits before tax using annual investment allowance. Capital allowances are a core part […]