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.