If you’re a trade carrying genuinely heavy kit (plaster, tools, fixings, generators, pipe, tiles), the “best” new van is usually the one with the right payload and axle capacity for ...

The yearly cost to run a new van in the UK varies hugely, but for many small businesses a realistic ballpark is £5,000–£15,000+ per year once you include fuel/energy, insurance, ...

Often, yes: a new van can feel bigger on the road than its dimensions suggest, mainly because you sit higher, further forward, and you can’t see the rear corners like ...

Before buying a new work van, check three things first: it’s the right payload and size for your jobs, it’s compliant with where you drive (ULEZ/CAZ and clean air rules), ...

For a new van in the UK, “high mileage” usually means anything much above 20,000–25,000 miles a year. That’s not a hard rule, but it’s the point where running costs, ...

For most mobile trades businesses, the “best” new van is the one that carries your typical load safely, fits where you work (tight streets, height barriers, site access), and keeps ...

For most UK trades and delivery work, a side loading door is the more “everyday useful” access point because you can get to the load without stepping into traffic. Rear ...

No fixed mileage automatically means you should replace a van. With a new van, the smarter trigger is usually when your costs, downtime or compliance risk start to outweigh the ...

Yes — most modern new vans are comfortable enough for full-day driving, and many feel closer to a car than older workhorses. The key is choosing the right spec and ...

Yes — for most tradespeople, a sliding side door makes a noticeable day-to-day difference, mainly because it lets you load and grab kit safely in tight spaces. If you regularly ...

A “typical” new diesel van in the UK often uses somewhere around £60–£160 of diesel per week, but the real answer depends mainly on miles driven and the van’s size/weight. ...

The biggest mistakes first-time buyers make with a new van are choosing the wrong size/weight for the job, underestimating running costs, and ordering the wrong spec. Get those three right ...