Van
There are many factors to take in to consideration when buying a new van. Firstly, how much do you want to pay for your van? Remember, the cost of a van should take in to account the costs of running it, rather than just the outright payment. This includes fuel consumption rates, insurance and servicing and repair costs.
Diesels are generally a lot cheaper on fuel consumption than their petrol counterparts. Remember to shop around for insurance to get the best deal for your van. We’ve placed some advice on van insurance here, and listed some of the specialist van insurers that are around.
When buying a new van, look out for deals on servicing. Due to the fact that vans are often used for commercial purposes, it is imperative that they are reliable. Therefore, it is possible to pick up fantastic deals on servicing - three year service deals are not unusual.
When buying a second hand van, the same rules apply to checking it over as they do to cars and bikes - take a look at our advice on those pages. In addition, check for damage to bumpers, and other front and rear-end damage - vans generally have poorer visibility than cars, and so are subject to more small impacts.
Have a look at the selection of sites we’ve listed below to help with your decision - happy van hunting!
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