Yes — most modern new vans are straightforward to drive if you’re comfortable in a car. The main differences are size, visibility and how they respond when loaded. If you ...

If you’re self-employed and buying your first new van, the best choice is usually a small or medium panel van that matches your day-to-day loads, fits where you work, and ...

Most self-employed tradespeople in the UK choose a medium panel van (think Ford Transit Custom / VW Transporter / Vauxhall Vivaro / Renault Trafic / Mercedes Vito size) because it’s ...

To future-proof a new van choice for business growth, start by buying (or leasing) for the work you expect in 2–4 years, not just today. That usually means choosing the ...

Yes — most new vans are comfortable enough for long motorway runs, especially mid-size and large models, but comfort varies a lot by trim level, seat spec and how the ...

Possibly — but buying a bigger new van “just in case” can cost you more every month than it saves later. The best approach is to size the van to ...

A “typical” new van service in the UK usually lands somewhere around £200–£450 + VAT at an independent garage, and often £300–£700 + VAT at a franchised dealer. The exact ...

They can feel stressful at first, but most people adapt quickly. A new large van (think L3/L4 panel van or a long-wheelbase high-roof) is mainly intimidating because it’s longer, wider, ...

A modern new van should come with strong crash protection and the driver-assist tech that helps you avoid a collision in the first place. In practice, look for a van ...

Most new working vans in the UK need servicing roughly every 12 months or 20,000–30,000 miles, but the “normal” answer depends on the van, engine type, duty cycle and whether ...

A new “medium van” (think Ford Transit Custom, VW Transporter, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic) can carry a surprising amount of kit, but what you can realistically take is limited by ...

No — a long wheelbase (LWB) van isn’t automatically difficult to drive in town, but it does demand a bit more planning. The main challenges are turning circle, overall length ...