How to Choose the Right Used Van for the Job

When you come to Appleby, Cumbria looking for a used van from Eden Commercials, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s how to narrow down your options to make sure you pick the right used van for your needs.

Payload and Passengers

The used van you choose will depend largely on what you will be using it for. It’s a good idea to check the weight, size and volume of the maximum load you are expecting to carry. You should also think about how many seats you will need, considering how many people are required for a typical job your business carries out, or whether the van will be used for private purposes.

Van Type

Once you have figured out exactly what you will be carrying, you will be able to make a decision about the type of used van you’ll need. You should look for vehicles that are just big enough to get the job done, as smaller vans will typically be more fuel efficient and easier to manoeuvre. There are a number of different van types which may suit your needs:

Car-Derived Van

A car-derived van is one originally designed as a car, but adapted, with the rear seats removed and panels in place of the rear windows, to be a commercial vehicle. These are ideal for light deliveries or carrying equipment.

Panel Van

The most popular van type, a panel van can be small, medium or large and is suitable for a range of trades and delivery companies.

Chassis Cab

This type of vehicle consists of a cab fitted to a van chassis, which can be converted into a dropside, tipper, flatbed or whatever the user requires.

Crew Van

If you decide that your van will need to carry a team of more than one or two passengers as well as cargo or equipment, a crew van, also known as a combo van, will give you the best of both worlds, providing an extra row of seating behind the front seats in addition to load space.

These are some of the main types we stock at Eden Commercials. Once you have a good idea of what you are looking for, view our used vans for sale here.