Buying guide · Checked 1 October 2026
What is the best van for electricians and plumbers?
Choose a UK van for electrical or plumbing work by tool load, pipe length, racking, payload, security, access and ownership costs.
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Used van guide · Checked 28 September 2026
What is the best used van under £20,000?
A practical UK shortlist for buying a used van with a £20,000 budget, including VAT, size, history, Clean Air Zone, inspection and finance checks.
Used van guide · Checked 24 September 2026
How many miles is too many for a used van?
A practical UK guide to used-van mileage, age, service history, MOT evidence, working hours and the checks that matter more than one number.
Used van guide · Checked 24 September 2026
Used Ford Transit Custom 2018–2023 buyer guide
How to choose a 2018–2023 Ford Transit Custom: facelift years, body length, payload, engines, gearbox, history, recalls and inspection priorities.
Used van guide · Checked 24 September 2026
Used Mercedes-Benz Vito 2020–2024 buyer guide
A used Mercedes Vito guide covering the 2020 update, three body lengths, diesel and eVito choices, payload, servicing, recalls and inspection checks.
Used van guide · Checked 24 September 2026
Renault TraficUsed Renault Trafic 2021–2025 buyer guide
What to check on a 2021–2025 Renault Trafic: facelift versions, load space, payload, Blue dCi engines, manual/EDC choice, history and ownership costs.
Used van guide · Checked 24 September 2026
Used Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 2019–2024 buyer guide
A UK buyer guide to the Transporter T6.1: model years, SWB/LWB load space, 2.0 TDI choices, manual or DSG, 4Motion, history and inspections.
News · Published 21 September 2026
Kia PV7 electric van revealed: should UK buyers wait?
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.
News · Published 19 September 2026
Ford TransitNew Ford Transit City: who is the electric urban van for?
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.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
Can I drive a van on a normal car licence?
A plain-English UK guide to driving vans on a category B car licence, the 3,500kg MAM limit, heavier and electric vans, trailers and licence checks.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
Can I pay off van finance early?
How early settlement normally works on UK van finance, including settlement figures, interest rebates, regulated and unregulated agreements and part exchange.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
Do I need a Euro 6 van for ULEZ and Clean Air Zones?
A current UK guide to buying a van for London ULEZ and English Clean Air Zones, including Euro 6 diesel rules and official registration checks.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
Is hire purchase or finance lease better for a van?
A balanced UK comparison of van hire purchase and finance lease, with an ownership-first view for tradespeople who want to keep and modify their van.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
What is the best van for motorway miles?
A UK buying guide for high-mileage motorway van work, covering size, comfort, fuel or charging, payload, safety, warranty and whole-life value.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
What size van do I need for 8x4 sheets?
A practical UK guide to choosing a van for 8x4 plywood, plasterboard and sheet materials, including load length, width, payload and safe storage.
Buying guide · Checked 16 September 2026
What van do I need to tow a trailer?
How UK buyers should match a van to a work trailer using braked towing capacity, gross train weight, payload, licence and route requirements.
News · Published 15 September 2026
Renault TraficNew Renault Trafic E-Tech electric wins Van of the Year 2027
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.
News · Published 14 September 2026
Used van values rose 5.3%: is now a good time to change?
Average used light-commercial-vehicle values strengthened during August. For some businesses, a better part-exchange figure combined with selected new-van discounts could make replacing an existing van more affordable.