Your first van

Buying your first van is an exciting prospect but equally, it can also be a little daunting. At Auto Capital, we have over 300 commercial vehicles in stock and have years of experience in the motor trade. Here are our top tips for choosing and purchasing your first van.

Reliability

Your first van should be, above all else, reliable. Chances are you’re just starting out in business or you are expanding, so a reliable van is key to building your reputation. Break downs and turning up late for a job doesn’t give the best impression so choosing a van that is on top form is a great start to minimising risk of an incident.

Size

Bigger isn’t always better. With your first van, consider what you will be using it for and how much space you actually need. Smaller vans drive pretty similar to a car but as you increase the size, they can feel very different. Test drive a handful of vans to see which size suits you and your business.

Emissions

If you’ll be driving through London, specifically the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone, consider the emissions from your van as you may be subject to the daily charge of £12.50 if your vehicle doesn’t meet the emission standards. Find out more about the standards here.

Insurance

A vital part of the van buying process, is of course, insurance. You must have valid van insurance before operating your vehicle and it is worth researching insurance costs before committing to your van as some specifications may increase the cost of the policy.

There you have our top tips for choosing your first van. If you’re looking for a used van in Stanmore, get in touch with the team to find out more or view our current stock of used vans online.