Tips On Buying a New Van

Buying new vans should be easy, it is a simple matter of popping in to the nearest dealer, handing over the necessary wad of cash and waiting for your vehicles to arrive. But in real life it is far more complicated than that. Unlike a new van that is fresh from the factory and backed by an extensive warranty, a used van will have typically travelled thousands of miles over several years. Here are some tips to ensure that when you make a buying decision it is the right one.

SETTING IT UP

You might be fit and healthy now, no lower back pain or mobility issues to speak of. But think about the future. It can be awkward to lift the roof of some pop tops and if they have an air conditioner up to, it can be quite heavy too. Unhook, unroll the awning, plug in and you are basically done. If your prospective van requires an involved setting up procedure consider the benefits. Everything you set up must be packed away which could become tedious, particularly when it is just a quick trip.

Safety first

 

Amazingly some vans come without a steel bulkhead as standard. Do not even think about buying one without this safety device fitted as in the event of an accident you are likely to get a tonne of cargo wrapped round the back of your head. A solid bulkhead also cuts down the noise significantly and makes the load area more secure.

Air-conditioning

Assuming the van has air conditioning, it is important to ensure that it works and works properly. The fans should operate on all speeds and the air conditioning compressor should not be too noisy. Once you have checked the air conditioning perform similar checks on the van is heater.

 Size matters

Choosing the right size of van is probably the most important decision you will make.
Most vans are never loaded to the gills so many users could well downsize safely. Even if you need the Full Monty for a few days a year, it will still be cost effective to buy the smaller vans and rent bigger ones on the odd occasion when you need them.

Remember though, that having the right level of insurance is more important than the price.  You will also be painfully aware that van insurance does not always come cheap but here these tips could help you save some cash on your premium such as Increase your voluntary excess, Make your van more secure, Build up your van is s no claims bonus, Drive a smaller van, Pay for your policy annually and You might be tempted to tell the occasional white lie in order to shave some money off your premium. These tips could help to lower your costs. Whatever your business or trade we have the best finance option for you. Choose to buy and you are taking the financial hit as well as the responsibility of full ownership. It also means the depreciation, servicing and repair costs are all yours. But if your finances are up to it buying could save you money in the long run. A van finance lease is a contract between an individual or business and a finance company. If you have already got a van you can trade it in and save even more on the purchase. Most importantly the van is yours. It is an asset a part of your business and if you need to trade, sell or swap, you can do so whenever you want.