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TESLA to open supercharger network to all EV users in the UK
19 May 2022
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NEW FORD E-TRANSIT CUSTOM 2023 ELECTRIC VAN
12 May 2022
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NEW FORD RANGER RAPTOR 2022 SOON TO BE LAUNCHED IN THE UK MARKET
11 March 2022
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New Citroen Dispatch Vortex Van in Black
17 February 2022
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New Ford Ranger DV8 Works Edition+ Pickup Truck
7 February 2022
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Peugeot Expert Standard Professional L1 2.0 BlueHDi 120PS Crew Van Full Review
8 December 2021
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LONDON ULEZ EXPANSION 2021
11 November 2021
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All New Vauxhall Mokka-E 100kW SRi Nav Premium 50kWh
29 October 2021
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Maxus eDeliver 3 Electric Van
5 October 2021
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Crusader Vehicles and RS Owner Club Event
20 August 2021
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What’s New in the Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter 6.1 Van
5 August 2021
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New Clean Air Zones for 2021 – 2022 in the UK
15 July 2021
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New LEVC NV5 Electric Van 8X4 Sheet Challenge
7 July 2021
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Is Van Leasing a Good Idea for Businesses
17 June 2021
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Which Van Leasing Company To Use
11 June 2021
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What Vauxhall Vans to Lease for Your Business
2 June 2021
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Does Ford Make 4×4 Vans For Commercial Use
27 May 2021
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How to Pair Mobile Phone with Volkswagen T6.1 Infotainment System
21 May 2021
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Toyota Hilux Invincible X Pick-Up Truck – Full Review
14 May 2021
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Benefits of Contract Hire for Businesses
7 May 2021
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Top 4 Vans for Builders We Think You’ll Love
30 April 2021
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Worldwide Semiconductor Chip Shortage
23 April 2021
If you haven’t heard about the semiconductor shortages causing havoc around the world then you’ve been living under a rock for the last 14 months! More and more we’ve been hearing about this semiconductor shortage but many of us don’t know what exactly is a semiconductor and what it does, so let’s start by learning […]
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Vauxhall Movano Panel Van – Full Review
9 April 2021
Undoubtedly large panel vans are the workhorses of the van world. They offer the largest payload and cab space of all the vans in the market, and now days with much improved technologies they even come with big savings in running costs or full electric. If you’re a tradesperson needing big payloads and large as […]
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Peugeot Boxer Professional 335 Full Review
30 March 2021
Peugeot’s Boxer is a large LCV that has forensically focused on the things that make a real difference to fleet operators in order to give its heavyweight the best chance of a unanimous decision. Let’s check out this revised model with its more frugal range of 2.0-litre BlueHDi engines. When choosing a van […]
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2021 Government Cuts to Plug-In Cars, Vans and Trucks Grants
19 March 2021
It’s official, the UK government has cut all grants for Plug-In cars, vans and trucks, why? Well, the idea of the changes comes to “target less expensive models and reflect a greater range of affordable vehicles available, allowing the scheme’s funding to go further and help more people make the switch to an electric vehicle.” […]
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Citroen Berlingo Enterprise M – Full Review
10 March 2021
Citroen’s much improved third generation Berlingo remains one of the market’s best selling compact vans, offering a usefully large payload capacity and a maximum load volume of up to 4.4m3. It’s now smarter looking than before and gets some extra hi-tech, plus there’s a fresh range of clean and frugal Euro6 BlueHDi diesel engines. The […]
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New Vauxhall Vivaro Van – Full Review
23 February 2021
The only van Britain now builds is this one, Vauxhall’s Luton-made third generation Vivaro. It’s a medium-sized Transit Custom and Volkswagen Transporter LCV rival that aims to build on the huge success of its predecessor with smarter looks, extra efficiency and plenty of technology. Like its PSA Group design stablemates, it’s also easier to […]
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Citroen Relay 35 – Full Review
12 February 2021
Citroen is looking to boost its share in the LCV market with this improved version of their largest van, the Relay. Sharing a platform with the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, Citroen’s Relay scores with keen pricing and strong equipment levels. If you thought this sector of the commercial vehicle market began and ended with […]
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak – All you Need to Know
4 February 2021
If you’re looking for a 4×4 pick truck that can really handle the hard jobs with immense power and not even a blink, then the Ford Ranger Wildtrak is definitely a very good option. The Ford Ranger Wildtrak comes with a lot of specs and features, it perfectly combines the power of a commercial […]
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Driving to Europe After Brexit – What You Need to Know
1 February 2021
Driving to Europe After Brexit – There’s no question that life post Brexit will be quite different when it comes to travelling and driving to or through Europe. For the last forty or so years we’ve been used to travelling and driving to Europe as driving in the UK, but since the 1st January […]
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How to Choose Quality Alloy Wheels for your Van
19 January 2021
When it comes to upgrading the look of your vehicle alloy wheels play an important part, whether is a car or van, having good quality alloy wheels that will last it’s paramount especially when these don’t come cheap! Choosing alloy wheels for a car can be an easier affair than choosing them for a commercial […]
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Van Lease Maintenance Package is it Worth It
12 January 2021
One thing 2020 taught us was that we can never be completely prepared for unexpected circumstances. And although this is true, we can always try to make previsions so when life doesn’t go our way we can be as protected as possible. Being self-employed is great, but the reality is that as a self-employed […]
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New Changes to London’s Congestion Charge Zone
27 November 2020
Do you know all the new changes to London’s Congestion Charge Zone? Since the start of London’s Congestion Charge Zone in February 2003 we’ve seen numerous changes to the scheme as well as fee increases! The aim of the congestion charge was to reduce inner-city traffic levels, congestion, and prevent pollution in the capital. […]
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Where to charge an electric vehicle in the UK
12 November 2020
Some of the most common questions we get when customers are thinking in buying new electric vehicles are… “Where can I charge it?” “How do I know if there’s a charging point near me?” “How long would it take to charge my vehicle?” and “How much would it cost to charge an electric car […]
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Driving to France? Know everything about Crit’Air
30 October 2020
Many UK cities are set to implement clean air zones and congestion charge areas with the aim of reducing the environmental impact; improving air quality in cities and ultimately help to slow the effects of global warming. ULEZ (ultra-low emissions zone), LEZ (low emissions zone) and CAZ (clean air zone) are all zones or […]
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Small Electric Vans to Watch in 2021
23 October 2020
More and more new electric vans are coming into the market each year. With new government grants, an increased number of charging points throughout the UK and faster charging time, electric vehicles are more appealing than ever. Ford, Vauxhall and Mercedes are amongst the commercial vehicle manufacturers that are bringing out new electric vehicle models at lower prices, […]
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Are Vehicle Maintenance Plans Worth It?
23 January 2020
What is a vehicle maintenance plan A vehicle maintenance plan is an additional agreement or fee charged by a vehicle finance company or third party vehicle specialist, designed to help you budget monthly for the cost of looking after your vehicle. A vehicle maintenance plan is not the same as a manufacturer’s service plan. In addition […]
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What to Consider When Buying a Van for your Business
19 December 2019
What to Consider When Buying a Van for your Business What to consider when buying a van for your business – that is quite a simple yet important question – Buying a new van for your business is a very important decision, whether you run a large company with a fleet of vans, or […]
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New UK Cities Implementing ULEZ in 2020
2 December 2019
Undoubtedly Ultra Low Emissions Zones or ULEZ are here to stay. The scheme that commenced as of April 8th 2019 in London started with the aim of improving Londoners health by cleaning up the city’s air to avoid the early death of many citizens every year. Why Implement the ULEZ charge ULEZ […]
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Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi Wildtrak Vortex ‘Raptor’
12 September 2019
THE 4X4 PICK UP DESIGNED TO CARRY CARGO – AND LOTS OF IT! The Ford Ranger hands down is the UK best seller when it comes to 4×4 Pick Up trucks, beating the lights of the Mitsubishi L200, the Nissan Navara and the Toyota Hilux, why? One because its association with the North American […]
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Van Lease With Insurance | Crusader Vans
27 February 2018
What is GAP Insurance? These days, most finance and leasing companies will at some point mention the words ‘Gap Insurance’. Gap Insurance is a type of van leasing with insurance and is simply what most fully comprehensive car policies offer as a new car replacement during the first 12 months of ownership. If your car […]
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New Mercedes Sprinter – Pics & Overview
10 December 2017
The New Mercedes B enz Sprinter The Mercedes Benz Sprinter is a hugely popular commercial vehicle that sells thousands of units around the world. Excitingly, Mercedes recently held the Sprinter Inno Campus innovation event and revealed details of the next-generation van with the version expected to come with high-tech driver assistance and access to precise van […]
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Introducing the MAN TGE Commercial Van
5 September 2017
Introducing the MAN TGE Commercial Van. Welcome, the MAN TGE! We have all heard of a man in a van but how about man in a van in a MAN van? Well that now can become a reality with bus and a large commercial maker MAN entering the world of light commercial vehicles. Building upon […]
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Fantasy Premier League ‘The Crusader Champions league’
10 August 2017
‘The Crusader Champions league’: Knowing a lot of our customers are big football fans like us in the office here at Crusader. We have decided it is time that we put your knowledge to the test and inviting you take part in our Fantasy Premier League. Are you ready to become the Champion Crusader and […]
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Ford Announce New Facelifted Ford Transit Custom For 2018
27 July 2017
New Ford Transit Custom Ford have announced plans for the new Ford Transit Custom, due in March 2018 and say it will be a BIG revision on the outgoing model. As well as the facelift, we are expecting to see some changes to the trim level in the new Ford Transit Custom. From the images […]
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Overloaded Vans Widespread On UK Roads
8 May 2017
Last year the DVSA found that 88.5% of the vans that they weighed were found to be overloaded. This has increased from just over 81% checked vans last year. With fines and penalties and spot checks happening in greater frequency it is becoming more and more and more important to make sure you know and […]
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New Speeding Fines Explained
5 May 2017
From the 24th April, new speeding fines have been in place across the UK meaning that you could face a fine of up to 175% of your weekly income if you are caught speeding. Speeding fines are being broken down into 3 bands A, B, & C. Band A: A Band A fine is generally […]
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Dashcam Saves Company Insurance Claim
4 May 2017
For one London Transit driver, something a simple as a dashcam can save them from a nightmare of an insurance bill. When a driver of Nissan Note jumped the red light and collided with the Ford Transit coming from the opposite direction. The Nissan Diver claimed they were not at fault and submitted a claim […]
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Euro 6 Vortex Sport – Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive Carbon Fibre Edition
21 April 2017
Before delivering it to one of our customers. I took out one of latest Vivaro Vortex the Vauxhall Vivaro Vortex Carbon Fibre on a test drive. Before we even got in the van I was surprised how much the carbon fibre decals, wing mirrors, front splitter and rear spoiler stand out. They take the normal […]
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How A Beast Is Born: Creating The Ford Transit Custom Vortex Sport
30 March 2017
Here at Crusader we are driven by delivering you the best possible product for your needs. We noticed that there has been a real want a great priced Sport Van. That is how the Vortex Family of vans was created. We noticed that a lot of Van Manufactures and Van Outfitters have been selling Sport […]
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Are You Euro 6 Compliant?
28 March 2017
What is Euro 6? Euro 6 is a new standard in that has been produced to try to reduce the level of harmful gas being emitted. In many areas, new legislation is being produced to target none Euro 6 Commercial Vehicles. Under Euro 6 different emissions have been set for petrol and diesel engines. With […]
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Brand New Volkswagen Crafter
25 January 2017
Deliveries of Volkswagen brand new Crafter will be hitting UK soil in May. The new Crafter marks a change from the previous Crafter models being a 100% Volkswagen product. Meaning that no longer will you be getting Sprinter equipped with a VW powertrain. You will be getting a VW designed van inside and out. The […]
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Are You Prepared For Driving A Van In Snow?
12 January 2017
A you prepared for driving a van in snow? Imagine the situation you are out in your nice new van supplied by Crusader Vehicles. Then all of a sudden, the sky grows dark and snow falls. It is not the most ideal situation to be in your van. But as I know from my own […]
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Our Top 5 New Vans for 2017 – We Love These Vans
6 January 2017
So 2017 is finally upon on us. We have shaken off our hangovers survived 2016. It’s about time move the new year out of first gear & start to look forward to all that 2017 has to offer. Each new year means a new set of commercial vehicles will be hitting the road. In the […]
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New Automatic Ford Transit Custom Comming Soon
21 December 2016
The Crusader offices are buzzing with excitement for the new Automatic Ford Transit Custom. Announced earlier this year at CV Show Ford will be launching the Ford Transit Custom in Automatic. The Automatic Ford Transit Custom comes with Ford’s Ecoblue diesel engine. This increases fuel efficiency by up to 13% compared to the previous TDCI […]
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New Ford Fiesta Coming Soon
13 December 2016
The new Ford Fiesta is making us very excited at the Crusader office. Ford are pushing a lot of personality and cutting-edge style on the next generation Fiesta. The new Ford Fiesta will be coming in ST-Line, Titanium, Vignale, & Active trims. Each of these trims feature a grill unique to adding that trim’s own […]
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New Ford Transit Custom Colour and Sport Editions
5 December 2016
Ford Are Getting All Flashy With Their New Ford Transit Custom Colour and Sport Editions Vans: Ford have announced some rather snazzy new versions of their Transit Custom mid sized van. These vans are sure to turn head where ever they go. Featuring vibrant colour schemes and distinctive bodykits, we welcome the new Ford Transit […]
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NEW CITROËN DISPATCH
28 November 2016
Following it’s launch earlier this year Citroën have taken the time to properly test the new Citroën Dispatch. Handing it over to there tame racing driver the WRC winner of this years Rally Of Finland and Rally de Portugal Kris Meeke & his co-driver Paul Nagle. Meeke & Nagle prove that van has plenty to give […]
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Black Friday £125 Offer
25 November 2016
Black Friday £125 Cashback Offer: As it’s Black Friday it is time to treat you to an amazing offer. Today only £125 CASH BACK ON ALL OF OUR RANGE OF VANS & CARS*. To take advantage of this amazing offer you must sign one of our order forms and get it back to us by 23:59 today Friday 25th […]
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Vauxhall Vivaro Vortex – A New Beast Is Born
18 November 2016
Unleash The Vortex: After all the rummours it is finally time to feast our eyes on the Vauxhall Vivaro Vortex. Here in the office at Crusader we can’t keep eyes of the Vortex. We are hearing that not only is it a thing of beauty but under the hood the Vortex is a beast with […]
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