clay88dyer's Space http://clay88dyer.posterous.com Most recent posts at clay88dyer's Space posterous.com Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:23:00 -0700 Van Drivers – Are you Ready for 2012? http://clay88dyer.posterous.com/van-drivers-are-you-ready-for-2012 http://clay88dyer.posterous.com/van-drivers-are-you-ready-for-2012 Lorraine from van leasing, van leasing specialists VanLeasingQuotes.com takes a look at how the new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards coming into force in London could affect your business:

Are you ready for 2012? And no, this isn’t another article about the Olympics (although I am talking about something happening in London).

What I am talking about is the new regulations coming into place in London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which could have implications for you if you drive a van or run a business in the Greater London area.

What is the LEZ?
The LEZ is a Government initiative designed to reduce the pollution levels in the city and bring it in line with strict European Commission standards. This initiative has actually been in place since 2008 but in 2012 tighter restrictions will come into place that will affect a greater number of van and commercial vehicle drivers in the Greater London area. These new rules will come into place officially on the 3rd January 2012.

How will it affect me?
If you drive a van, minibus, utility vehicle or pickup in the Greater London area then you could be looking at a daily charge of £100 if yours is one of the thousands of vehicles that fails to meet these new tighter emission limits. Your vehicle will only be affected if it does not meet minimum exhaust emission standards, which are based on official European Type Approval Standards for particulate matter.

What can I do?
If your vehicle is affected then it might be time to think about a new, more environmentally friendly van. The good news is, a more environmentally friendly van tends to be one that is also much more efficient on fuel, which will save the environment as well as your well earned cash! A brand new van might not be realistic for everyone, although with flexible van finance methods such as van leasing, van contract hire and van lease purchase, this may be much less expensive than you think. If a new vans not for you at the moment then it is also possible to modify your vehicle to meet these new standards. Although still expensive, modifying may be a good short-term option.

What’s the best van for low emissions?
The truth is, most brand new vehicles on the market meet these stricter European standards. So any new vehicle is likely to be more environmentally friendly and efficient than your current one. However, there are a number of stand out vehicles such as the Volkswagen Transporter, which offers great efficiency and economy as well as meeting the stricter European emissions standards. If you are looking to buy or finance a new vehicle through van leasing, van contract hire or van lease purchase, then make sure you speak to an experienced and knowledgeable advisor who can point you in the direction of the right van for you. We’ll keep you posted on developments to the LEZ closer to the time.

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