Posted 17.02.2012

8) Van Der Valk   Hello all and we are happy to get back to Van Guard’s Top 10 Top Van People, which are people who are lucky enough to be born with the word van in their name. Trust me, they are just the best type of people (if you scroll...

Posted 03.02.2012

9) Denise Van Outen   Welcome again for the second instalment of our newest ‘Top 10 list’. If you were questioning the relevance of this to Light Commercial Vehicles I am sure this week will probably, um, continue to question that ...

Posted 27.01.2012

10) Abraham Van Helsing   Following the ‘success’ of our last Top 10 list, Van Guard have decided to create the second most-relevant-and-in-no-way-tedious-link-to-a-van chart. This time we are tackling famous people with ‘Van...

Posted 06.01.2012

It is that time of year again, Christmas and New Years have come and gone, you have eaten FAR too much, drunk yourself through a 2 week hangover and are currently seeing how much longer you can put off putting that pesky Xmas tree back in the loft. With...

Posted 16.12.2011

The time has come, dear reader(s), for the most famous van in the history of the universe to be unveiled. One day, people will tell their grandchildren of the 16th December 2011 as the day their knowledge of famous vans was slightly changed, hopefully...

Posted 09.12.2011

 Firstly, apologies for this blog being a week late, I am sure the tension at not knowing the number 2 van in our top 10 list has been unbearable for you…. Well be tense no more, our silver medal winner is in. And not only that, it is one...

Posted 07.12.2011

As of today, Van Guard Accessories are pleased to announce that we will be supplying the fantastic Safe-T-Bars. These bars are a must-have if you take protecting your van seriously, and frankly, why wouldn’t you? Just one knock to the back of your...

Posted 25.11.2011

  ‘If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire…’ the third place on our Top 10 Vans of all time. Accompanied by one of the most memorable theme tunes in film and television history...

Posted 24.11.2011

Here at Van Guard we love the future. Often when we see a van of the future they look shiny and full of gizmo’s that would make a teenager’s bedroom look out of date. Technology appears to be transporting the commercial vehicle world into...

Posted 22.11.2011

There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to deciding whether to buy roof bars or roof racks.  Generally, a number of factors can influence which roof system you choose for your van.  Obviously, the size and wheel base of your van will play...

Posted 18.11.2011

  It is not every day where one van plays such an important role in British culture. One that is linked to one of the most-loved television shows of all time. And one that is laughed at so frequently it is a constant reminder to NEVER own one...

Posted 11.11.2011

  ‘If there’s something strange, in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?’ was a question that could only be answered by one very special group of three doctors, in one incredibly special vehicle. Before the controversy starts...

Posted 10.11.2011

  The recent Fleet News FN50 survey results are in where the big-shots of the commercial vehicle manufacturing business have been battling it out to be number one.  Like the European Unions’ handling of the debt crisis, this years&...

Posted 04.11.2011

This week’s entry into the Top 10 famous vans of all time has perhaps the most eye-catching appearance of our whole list, with Lloyd (Jim Carrey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) perhaps the only two characters crazy enough to own it. Yes, number 6 is ...

Posted 03.11.2011

Trading conditions are tough out there for trade professionals and businesses which is why we have launched our first online sale. We have taken 20% off our RRP for all roof systems ordered online. The range includes roof bars and racks, gallery racks...