Choosing a van that's right for you can be a tricky and time-consuming process.
It can be a huge investment and getting it right first time is a must or you could end paying more on van insurance and running costs than you needed to.
When looking to purchase a van it's important to think carefully about what you need it to do for you and your business.
Do you use it mostly on your own or do you need to be able to carry several passengers? How much load space will you need to carry out your business effectively? What are the van insurance, servicing and fuel costs likely to be? All of these things need to be given careful consideration.
It's a good idea to look at the manufacturer's websites to give you the full picture of what's available out there and most will give you information on the specificationand service intervals on their various models.
It's wise to choose several makes and models that meet your needs and then check out the cost of van insurance.
There are many vans out there that look very similar but can vary quite significantly in insurance grouping, which, in turn, could mean higher premiums.
There are various different factors taken into consideration when vans are given their grouping and most of us mere mortals would not be able to assess how it's all worked out.
Therefore, it's worth doing a little homework from the comfort of your PC before you spend hours or even days trawling round dealerships listening to all the sales speak and maybe ending up with a purchase you might regret.
You know your business and it's your business to know what's best for it.