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NEW VAN WATCH21 September 2026Kia PV7 electric van revealed: should UK buyers wait?
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Kia has presented the PV7 as a larger all-electric work and passenger vehicle above the PV5. The official European preview targets more than 460km of range and about 25 minutes for a 10–80% charge, but UK prices, derivatives and firm ordering dates are not yet confirmed.
Read the full buyer update →NEW VAN WATCH19 September 2026New Ford Transit City: who is the electric urban van for?
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Ford has added the all-electric Transit City to its UK commercial-vehicle range. Its compact footprint, three body styles and city-focused range make it one to examine for local delivery and urban service work.
Read the full buyer update →NEW VAN WATCH15 September 2026New Renault Trafic E-Tech electric wins Van of the Year 2027
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Renault's next-generation electric Trafic was the unanimous choice of the International Van of the Year jury. The award is significant, but UK buyers should wait for confirmed local prices, specifications and delivery timing before comparing it with vans available now.
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RenaultKangoo E-TechSmall van
LL21 90kW 44kWh Advance [Safety] Van Auto
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£18,920 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →RenaultTraficMedium van
SL30 Blue dCi 130 Advance [Safety] Van
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£23,648 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →KiaPV5 CargoMedium electric van
120kW Plus Long Range 71kWh H1 Van Auto
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£26,267 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →NissanInterstarLarge van
DaciaSpring CargoCompact cargo vehicle
RenaultMasterLarge van
MM35 Blue dCi 130 Advance Medium Roof Van
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£26,488 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →FordTransit CustomMedium van
280 L1 2.0 EcoBlue 136ps H1 Limited Van
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£30,865 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →NissanTownstarSmall van
NissanPrimastarMedium van
VolkswagenTransporterMedium van
T28 SWB 2.0 TDI 110 Commerce Plus Van [5 Plus]
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£29,285 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →VolkswagenCrafterLarge van
CR30 MWB 2.0 TDI 140PS Commerce High Roof Van
NATIONAL AUTOS GUIDE PRICE£31,446 + VAT
Review, FAQs & calculator →RenaultKangooSmall van
Changing guide prices only. Stock, specification, VAT, first-registration fees and road tax can alter the final amount. Call Damian at National Autos to confirm today’s vehicle and written deal.
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Plain-English verdicts, published specifications and the real questions buyers ask. Every figure is source-dated and linked.
Transit Courier
The Transit Courier is an appealing city-friendly work van with space for two Euro pallets at floor level. Its big advantage is fitting useful van capacity into something easier to park than a Transit Connect or Custom.
Best for: Urban trades, service engineers, florists and local delivery businesses carrying modest loads.Read review and 8 FAQs →Transit Connect
The latest Transit Connect is a sensible step up for buyers who find a Courier too tight but do not need a medium van. Two body lengths and up to 3.7m³ make it flexible without becoming cumbersome.
Best for: Electricians, plumbers, mobile service businesses and mixed urban/motorway use.Read review and 8 FAQs →Caddy Cargo
Caddy Cargo combines a car-like driving environment with useful small-van space. It is especially attractive to owner-drivers who value cabin polish and automatic availability, although the final deal should be compared carefully.
Best for: Owner-drivers, couriers, service engineers and businesses wanting a refined compact van.Read review and 8 FAQs →Berlingo Van
Berlingo Van remains one of the most useful compact vans when load flexibility and value matter. The Extenso-style load-through arrangement and long-body option can make it surprisingly versatile.
Best for: Trades, multi-drop delivery, maintenance fleets and buyers wanting strong space efficiency.Read review and 8 FAQs →Partner
Partner is a capable small van with excellent load flexibility. Its compact steering wheel and instrument layout are a matter of preference, so a cab check is worthwhile before ordering.
Best for: Urban trades, delivery fleets and drivers wanting compact dimensions with long-load flexibility.Read review and 8 FAQs →Combo
Combo is a strong small-van shortlist choice, particularly when Vauxhall pricing or dealer support is competitive. Up to 4.4m³ and selected one-tonne payload versions give it serious usefulness.
Best for: Trades, local fleets, delivery operators and buyers prioritising value and carrying ability.Read review and 8 FAQs →Proace City
Proace City uses familiar Stellantis small-van foundations but can stand out through Toyota’s warranty and dealer package. It is particularly worth pricing alongside the Combo, Partner and Berlingo.
Best for: Small businesses wanting compact capacity and placing weight on warranty support.Read review and 8 FAQs →Citan Panel Van
Citan is attractive for businesses wanting a polished compact van and Mercedes-Benz support. Its quoted 854kg maximum payload is useful, but buyers should decide whether the badge and cabin justify the deal versus close rivals.
Best for: Owner-drivers, service businesses and fleets valuing brand presentation and compact dimensions.Read review and 8 FAQs →ID. Buzz Cargo
ID. Buzz Cargo is one of the most characterful electric work vans and offers useful two-pallet capacity. It makes most sense where its image has business value and charging fits the operating day.
Best for: Branded fleets, premium service businesses and predictable local or regional routes.Read review and 8 FAQs →TGE Panel Van
The TGE is a serious large-van option for operators who value MAN’s commercial-vehicle network and need extensive body choice. Its 18.4m³ maximum is class-leading territory, but most buyers need a smaller derivative.
Best for: High-volume transport, construction, conversions and fleets wanting truck-oriented support.Read review and 8 FAQs →Transit Custom
The Transit Custom remains one of the strongest all-round choices for UK trades. It combines useful carrying ability, a comfortable cab and broad dealer support, but its huge range means the exact derivative matters far more than the badge alone.
Best for: Builders, electricians, plumbers, service fleets and owner-drivers wanting one van to cover work and longer journeys.Read review and 10 FAQs →Transit
Transit’s greatest strength is choice. It can cover ordinary trade work, heavy payloads, high-volume delivery and conversions, but selecting the wrong body or weight can leave you paying to move empty space—or legally unable to carry the intended load.
Best for: Construction, removals, parcel work, high-volume transport, towing and specialist conversions.Read review and 10 FAQs →Trafic
Trafic makes a persuasive value-led alternative to Transit Custom and Transporter. Its low-roof panel vans carry useful volume and the load-through hatch is excellent for pipes or timber, although current body-height choice is more limited than some rivals.
Best for: Trades, fitters, flooring businesses, delivery fleets and buyers prioritising load length and value.Read review and 10 FAQs →Master
The latest Master is a strong large-van contender with a notably wide side door, competitive carrying figures and a modern cab. It deserves comparison with Transit and Crafter rather than being treated only as a cheaper alternative.
Best for: High-volume trades, removals, multi-drop work, fleet delivery and body conversions.Read review and 10 FAQs →Transporter Panel Van
The latest Transporter remains a polished medium-van choice with a useful 6.8m³ ceiling and up-to-date cabin. It now shares its basic platform with Transit Custom, making price, specification and support especially important.
Best for: Owner-drivers, service fleets, trades and buyers placing a premium on cab comfort and brand demand.Read review and 10 FAQs →Crafter Panel Van
Crafter is an accomplished large van with excellent body choice and a particularly broad range of cargo volumes. It suits professional operators who will use that capacity, but an oversized Crafter creates unnecessary cost and inconvenience.
Best for: Construction, removals, high-volume delivery, conversions and fleets needing varied large-van bodies.Read review and 10 FAQs →Kangoo Van
Kangoo is a flexible small van with competitive volume and a useful long-body option. It deserves a shortlist alongside Caddy, Connect and Townstar, particularly when the Renault deal or local support is strong.
Best for: Electricians, local delivery, maintenance teams, florists and service businesses.Read review and 10 FAQs →Townstar Van
Townstar is a practical small van whose strongest differentiators are likely to be Nissan’s warranty, equipment and the deal available. Its shared foundations are no disadvantage, but make a direct Kangoo comparison essential.
Best for: Local service work, multi-drop delivery, light trades and electric return-to-base routes.Read review and 10 FAQs →Primastar
Primastar is a capable, roomy medium van that can make strong sense when Nissan’s warranty, equipment or price beats the related Trafic. The long load-through capacity is particularly useful for trades.
Best for: Trades carrying long materials, delivery work, mobile workshops and crew transport.Read review and 10 FAQs →Interstar
Interstar is a thoroughly competitive large van rather than a niche alternative. It combines a large side opening, up to 14.8m³ and serious payload options, while Nissan’s commercial warranty may influence the final choice.
Best for: Large-volume trades, fleets, removals, delivery work and conversion buyers.Read review and 10 FAQs →Used vans up to about five years old
Generation guides for buying with fewer surprises
Model years, load space, service evidence, MOT and recall checks, Clean Air Zone relevance and what to inspect before committing.
What is the best used van under £20,000?
For most trades needing medium-van space, begin with a Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic, then compare the Volkswagen Transporter and Mercedes-Benz Vito when condition and price are competitive. For lighter work, a newer compact van can be the lower-risk purchase. Treat £20,000 as a total working budget, not simply the advert price.
Read the used van guide →How many miles is too many for a used van?
Treat mileage as one part of the evidence. Buy on condition, documented maintenance, MOT history, duty cycle and the cost of putting faults right. A high-mileage van needs a price that leaves a repair reserve; a low-mileage van still needs the same inspection.
Read the used van guide →Used Ford Transit Custom 2018–2023 buyer guide
A well-documented Custom can be an excellent used working van. Start with the load and payload you need, then favour condition and verifiable maintenance over cosmetic trim. Do not assume two Customs with the same registration year can carry the same weight.
Read the used van guide →Used Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 2019–2024 buyer guide
Buy a T6.1 for the right reasons: a comfortable working environment, broad body choice and strong used appeal. Compare it with rivals on price, payload and maintenance evidence; the Volkswagen badge does not remove the need for a cold inspection and full history.
Read the used van guide →Used Renault Trafic 2021–2025 buyer guide
The facelift Trafic deserves a shortlist place for trades and fleets wanting useful space and straightforward diesel power. Compare the exact L1/L2 and H1/H2 body, payload and door arrangement, then buy the best-supported history rather than the cheapest monthly figure.
Read the used van guide →Used Mercedes-Benz Vito 2020–2024 buyer guide
A good Vito can suit high-mileage service work and owner-drivers who value comfort and image. Confirm body length, driven wheels, payload and previous use, then compare the total price with an equally well-kept Transit Custom, Trafic or Transporter.
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Medium vanFord Transit Custom
NewVan score 9.2/10
- Payload
- up to 1,327kg
- Load volume
- up to 6.8m³
- Towing
- up to 2,500kg
- Best for
- All-round ability & resale
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Medium vanVolkswagen Transporter
NewVan score 8.9/10
- Payload
- up to about 1,200kg
- Load volume
- up to 6.8m³
- Towing
- up to 2,800kg
- Best for
- Comfort & strong residuals
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Hire purchase is designed to leave you owning the van after the final payment. That can be attractive for working vehicles because you keep the resale value, can usually sign-write or adapt the van to suit the job and avoid lease mileage limits and hand-back condition charges. Leasing may suit some users who want regular replacement without ownership, but National Autos currently specialises in vans for purchase.
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