How to Choose the Perfect Used Van for Your Business

8th Apr 2019

Whether you have just started a business, or you are expanding, a van can be a crucial company resource and it is crucial that you choose the right one.

There will be a number of decisions to make, including the size, make and model you want, but it all starts with picking the right type of used van.

Panel Vans

Panel Van

Panel vans are the most common type of van on our roads and they come in a range of shapes and sizes. They provide a versatile storage area which makes them ideal for a wide variety of goods and equipment and they are used by many tradespeople from plumbers and carpenters to delivery drivers.

Popular panel vans include the Ford Transit, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the Volkswagen Crafter and the Peugeot Partner but there are many other great options.

Combi Vans

Combi Van

Hence the name, combi vans combine ample load space and enough seats to transport a small workforce in comfort. These are essentially the same as panel vans, but with an extra row of seating. Combi vans are ideal for tradespeople who work in teams of more than two.

The Volkswagen Transporter Combi, Mercedes-Benz Vito Combi, and Ford Transit Combi are prime choices.

Dropsides

dropside van

Dropside vans have an independent cab with a flat-bed in the rear with sides that drop down for ease of loading and unloading. This function makes them particularly useful in the building trade.

We stock dropside used van variants of the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Iveco Daily, Volkswagen Crafter and more at Auto Capital.

Tippers

Tipper van

Tipper vans are essentially dropsides with hydraulic rams which can push up the front of the load area to tip the contents out. This is ideal for builders and suppliers of building materials.

Our Tippers include Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and Volkswagen Crafter vans.