Since it’s inception in early 2000, Gumtree has grown from a London only classified site for accommodation and employment into the number 1 classified site in the UK with its reach extending into Europe and even further beyond. The type of adverts featured by Gumtree have also grown, offering anything from a broken Betamax player […]
Category Archives for Man and van
Highway Code – The Facts
Jul
24
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With UK driving theory and practical tests becoming increasingly difficult to pass, a starter point for any body looking to take the initial theory test is a lot of hours study on the highway code. As with any tests taken, as long as you put plenty of hours revision in then you should be able […]
Young Drivers To Wait Up To 9 Months To Take Driving Test
Jun
28
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Transport minister Stephen Hammond has been a frequent face in the news recently with proposals to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph, and he’s now gone one step further by focusing on the young drivers of the UK. At the forefront of the transport sector, Mr Hammond along with the Government are in talks, […]
80mph Motorway Speed Limit Trials Set To Take Place In 2014
Jun
26
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Stephen Hammond, the road safety minister has confirmed that a proposal to introduce a trial 80mph motorway speed limit isn’t dead in the water yet. He advised that the proposed plans, set to take place in 2014 are still very much firmly on the Government’s agenda. In 2014 the proposal is that three trials of […]
Here Comes The Sun
Jun
14
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Well, the weather has finally picked up, gracing us with sunny skies and warmer climes. But with the sun comes another set of problems: how to cope with the warmer weather when out and about in your car. Luckily, Delivery Quote Compare has some tips for you to follow so that you can enjoy the […]
School’s Out, So Pack Your Bags
Jun
5
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Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of the school year. Now all you have to do is figure out how to get your stuff from your childhood home to your new Uni digs come the new school year. It may seem like an age away, but with everyone planning to move at the same […]
Top Tips on Sending Unusual Items
May
10
10
You’d be surprised at the weird and wonderful things that sometimes get sent through the mail. Perhaps you won’t, perhaps you’ve sent some yourself. But if you’ve ever considered sending something a little less typical then there are probably a few things you should know. When sending anything, be it domestically or internationally, the carriers […]
Small Businesses
Apr
10
10
Things are looking up for small businesses, despite the economy remaining at a low. The Guardian recently reported that credit is still available from banks, despite the Federation of Small Businesses insisting there is none available. Lenders are arguing that demand is low; money is available if small businesses want to apply for it. Simple […]
Road Awareness
Apr
8
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It can be a tough livelihood working as in the delivery market, sharing the road with new, old, good and bad drivers can certainly make the day interesting. But, there’s probably some facts you’re not aware of that perhaps you should be …. Did you know, as of February this year the police are able […]
What Makes A Good Delivery Driver?
Mar
29
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While there’s plenty of delivery drivers out there, how many can say they’re a good delivery driver? A successful delivery business requires the best of its drivers, and a great delivery driver offers more than just a simple delivery. Our tips for being a great delivery driver are deceptively simple. Customer service rates need to […]