Please note we will be open for orders and enquiries over the Christmas period. For delivery expectations (of standard, in stock items) please see dates below.

Delivery Date
Fri 19 Dec Final shipping day for pre-Christmas delivery (parts and spares) Mon 22 Dec
Mon 22 Dec Final shipping day for pre-Christmas delivery; open for telephone orders and enquiries Tue 23 Dec
Tue 23 Dec Open for telephone orders and enquiries Mon 29 Dec
Wed 24 Dec (until noon) Open for telephone orders and enquiries Tue 30 Dec
Thu 25 – Sun 28 Dec Closed
Mon 29 Dec Final shipping day for pre–New Year delivery; open for telephone orders and enquiries Tue 30 Dec
Tue 30 Dec Open for telephone orders and enquiries Fri 2 Jan
Wed 31 Dec Open for telephone orders and enquiries Mon 5 Jan
Fri 2 Jan Open as usual; open for telephone orders and enquiries –

Please note:

  • Delivery dates are subject to stock availability
  • Delivery times may vary depending on geographical areas.
  • No deliveries to Scotland on Friday 2nd January due to courier hub closures for the Scottish Bank Holiday.
  • The Royal Mail service we use for parts and spares is 24hr tracked, but please note all Royal Mail deliveries over the Christmas period are non-guaranteed.
  • Bulk orders requiring pallet-network shipping may experience additional lead times during the Christmas period due to carrier capacity. We recommend placing pallet orders as early as possible during December to avoid delays.

Special Shipping Notes for Channel Islands & UK Offshore Islands:

  • Orders placed by Wed 17 Dec will be delivered Mon 22 Dec
  • Orders placed on or after Thu 18 Dec will be delivered Mon 29 Dec at the earliest
  • Services are non-guaranteed

From all of us at Van Guard we wish you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.