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LCV dealer defies national decline in registrations to report continued record growth in van sales

David Spear Director, Owner After a record level of new registrations last year, the LCV market has somewhat braced itself for a decline and it appears that April has been the difficult month expected. According to the latest report on LCV registrations from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), there has been a national decline across all van […]

Commercial vehicle specialist David Spear supports FTA’s call for national scrappage scheme

David Spear, Director The recent announcements regarding the government’s anticipated air quality improvements and the associated Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) proposal means one thing for small businesses and fleet owners – spiralling costs. In fact, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the additional cost of compliance could be in excess of 150% of the annual turnover for some […]

LCV dealer David Spear reveals the facts behind the Ultra Low Emission Zone plans in light of recent government crackdown

David Spear, Director The prospect of diesel vehicle drivers being charged up to £24 per day to drive in central London is likely to fill many with dread, especially the fleet owners managing multiple light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The recently announced Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) proposal will affect all vehicle types including cars, motorcycles, vans, minibuses, buses, coaches and […]

Commercial vehicle specialist David Spear unveils latest LCV market statistics after a record breaking quarter of sales

Photo: David Spear The latest statistics from The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) always makes for essential reading for fleet owners, transport managers and commercial vehicle drivers alike, and as a leading supplier of new, nearly new and used commercial vehicles, David Spear Commercial Vehicles is one company that can always be relied on to deliver an expert […]

Commercial vehicle dealer David Spear wins coveted Feefo Gold Service award 2017 for their outstanding customer care

Photo Caption: David & Sarah Spear celebrate their Gold Service Award Heads of The Valleys based dealer David Spear Commercial Vehicles is pleased to announce that they have won a Feefo Gold Service award. The coveted accolade is an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences. “It is a great honour to be awarded Feefo’s Trusted […]

LCV specialist looks back at the history of the recently discontinued Fiesta Van and reveals what’s in store for Ford in the future

Photo Caption: Director David Spear It’s officially the end of the road for the Ford Fiesta Van. A once popular model in the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, the Fiesta Van boasted all the comfort, features and fuel efficiency of a small car with the practicality of a commercial vehicle. However, with the last month for production marked as […]

Commercial vehicle specialist David Spear expands into Cardiff following South Wales Van Centre acquisition

Photo Caption: Business Owners David & Sarah Spear With an enviable reputation for delivering the very best new and used commercial vehicles to clients across Wales the M4 Corridor, South West England, the Midlands and the rest of the UK – LCV dealer David Spear Commercial Vehicles is ready to cement their market leading status with a new site in […]

Commercial vehicle specialist David Spear offers a vital insight into the van market as New Year sees modest growth

Photo Caption: Director – David Spear of David Spear Commercials Analysing the latest statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) always makes for essential reading for fleet managers and commercial vehicle drivers alike. With the most up-to-date figures released for January 2017, leading dealer David Spear Commercial Vehicles is here to provide their expert insight. “The […]

LCV expert David Spear looks back at 2016, the fourth consecutive year of growth for the market

Photo Caption: Owner & Company Director David Spear Heads of The Valleys based dealer David Spear Commercial Vehicles is no stranger to the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. As a leading supplier of new, nearly new and used commercial vehicles, they have witnessed another year of tremendous growth and as we settle into 2017, their experts look back on another […]

Commercial vehicle expert David Spear compares the market to reveal the difference between lease and hire products

Photo Caption: David Spear & Finance Expert & General Manager Geraint Yeo With a wide range of lease and hire options now more accessible than ever to those looking to purchase their first commercial vehicle or expand their corporate fleet, cutting through the jargon to ensure you get the right finance product for you is vital. There are several routes […]

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