WELSH leasing broker and van specialist Vansdirect is the new shirt sponsor of Cardiff FC’s women’s team. It is the second time Vansdirect has sponsored the team’s shirt. Vansdirect sales director, Paul Cox, commented: “We are a business that serves customers across the UK but being based in South Wales, we are delighted to have the opportunity to support Cardiff City FC…
IT SEEMS the benefits of electrification haven’t fully convinced all van drivers, according to a survey conducted by van leasing broker Vansdirect. The survey by the Newport-based broker found that 31% of respondents were ‘not likely’ to make the change with only 18% saying they were ‘highly likely’ to buy an electric van. The research also found that: Only 18% of respondents…
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THE Newport-based broker, Vansdirect, is sponsoring two drivers in this season’s British Touring Car Championships, which runs from May until October. Vansdirect branding will appear on the helmets of Tom Ingram (pictured above left) and Chris Smiley (right) as well as their cars and race suits. Tom Ingram joins the EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars line-up for the 2021 BTCC season following a…
VANSDIRECT, the van leasing broker specialist owned by dealership group Vertu, has appointed Lee Nelson as its fleet sales manager. Nelson is hugely experienced in the sector with six years at a Mercedes-Benz franchise dealership, six years at a Ford franchise and a highly successful 18 months at a local Fiat dealer. Vansdirect said that the business had established a relationship with…
SAMANTHA Ward has been appointed operations director at Vansdirect. Ward’s appointment at the Vertu-owned broker will see her manage the complete process function for the light commercial vehicle specialist, as well as leading and developing colleagues, meeting strategic objectives and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Ward first joined Vansdirect in January 2016 as the training and development coordinator, progressing to become…
VANSDIRECT has signed three top darts players ahead of the 2020 PDC World Championships. The Newport-based broker will see its name on the shirts of world number 3 ‘The Iceman’ Gerwyn Price, world number 14 ‘The Wizard’ Simon Whitlock, and world number 15 ‘The Rockstar’ Joe Cullen. Appearing at the championships, being held at London’s Alexandra Palace until Wednesday January 01, the…