Media post: Reliable used vans to consider for the UK market

Reliability is a major concern for owners when it comes to used vans, especially for owner-operators. Every minute the vehicle is off the road is another minute it is not making money, and so having a van with a consistent performance is a must. Topics like build quality, fuel economy, range and size play big when it comes the time to buy your next used van.

Commercial vehicles are built to last and this means you should be able to get plenty of time on the road with any new van. And this is important given your van will receive rough treatment, including long drives up and down different roads and even off-road.

Keep this in mind if you’re considering a second-hand van. Whilst vans are reliable and built to last, it is absolutely expected that it has been put through hard tests. The kilometres may be an indication of how hard has been treated, but you’ll want to conduct a thorough inspection of any used van before to decide about your next commercial vehicle.

Some models to look at:

Ford Transit

Unsurprisingly, Ford Transit represents one of the best used vans to buy. It is one of the best and most versatile vans, thanks to its wide options of body styles and load weights, the model has undergone regular refinement to pay attention in performance and running costs while having a lot of efforts towards comfort.

Renault Trafic

The Trafic is probably one of the top choices to those searching for a commercial van. Featuring exceptional technology, economical engines, and huge versatility in terms of load spaces, Renault Trafic is a one solution package. You can choose high-roof or standard panel van models with up to nine seating. Renault Trafic is a brand with a long legacy.

Citroën Berlingo

The Citroën Berlingo is a light commercial vehicle with flexibility, comfort and space in mind. It is hard to beat in terms of practicality and consumption and it moves quite well in the city as well as in the countryside.

Mercedes-Benz Vito

Launched in 1995, the Mercedes-Benz Vito range has sold more than a million units around the world for very good reasons. It has been a huge success because offers very competitive running costs, excellent engines and fantastic refinements to make the commuting life easier. Put to the equation a superb noise insulation and we are set to pick Vito as a favourite.

Vauxhall Vivaro

With a legacy of 13 years, the Vivaro brings a proven formula of sturdiness, power, torque and a notable fuel economy. There is plenty of options in lengths and heights with incredible load space allowing the L1 model to carry three Euro pallets. Add stability control and hill start assistant and you are ready for an interesting option.

Volkswagen Caddy

We can trace the Caddy way back on the 80’s when was introduced as a small pick-up. As for 1996, and based on the Polo, it was modified to become a light van but in 2004, after a lot of improvements, it developed as what it is today, a great purpose-built small van with amazing specifications. During the years, the Volkswagen Caddy gained a solid reputation in terms of reliability and great engines with a towing capacity of 1.5 tonne. An extra consideration is the VW brand that results in higher retained value.

The process of buying a used van is not a burden if you can take your time to research, to know exactly which specs plays more in your favour and if you have a reliable van dealer.