Van Buying Guides

How to Buy a Used Van

A complete step-by-step guide to buying a used van in the UK, from setting your budget to completing the sale safely.

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How to buy a van with your head, not your heart

A practical UK guide to buying a van from a dealer or a private seller: your rights, the checks, and when to walk away.

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Selling

How to Sell Your Van

Maximise your van's sale price with this guide covering preparation, pricing, photography and completing the sale.

Finance

Van Finance Explained

Understand the different van finance options available in the UK, from hire purchase to leasing, so you can choose the best deal.

Electric

Electric Van Buying Guide

Everything you need to know about buying an electric van in the UK, range, charging, grants and running costs.

Insurance

Van Insurance Guide

How to find the right van insurance policy, reduce your premiums and understand the different cover levels available.

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Sizing

Choosing the Right Van Size

SWB, MWB, LWB, H1, H2, confused? This guide explains van sizes and helps you pick the right one for your job.

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Selling

How to Create a Listing

A step-by-step guide to creating a professional van listing on Vans4Sale, including AI-powered descriptions, custom makes and photo tips.

Running costs

How Much Is Van Road Tax? UK Van VED Explained (2026/27)

Most UK vans pay a flat rate of Vehicle Excise Duty. These are the 2026/27 light-goods figures, the Euro 4 and Euro 5 exception, and what changed for electric vans.

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Running costs

What Licence Do I Need to Drive a Van? UK Van Licence Rules (2026)

A category B car licence covers most vans up to 3,500kg. See the 4,250kg electric allowance, towing, and when you need category C1.

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Used VW Transporter Buyer's Guide: T5, T6 & T6.1

Buying a used VW Transporter? Our guide covers T5 vs T6 vs T6.1, the best engines, common problems and what to pay, plus live Transporters for sale.

Used Ford Transit Custom Buyer's Guide

Buying a used Ford Transit Custom? Our guide covers the 2012–2023 and new 2023 models, best engines, common faults and what to pay, plus live stock.

Used Ford Transit Buyer's Guide

Buying a used full-size Ford Transit? Our guide covers the models, best engines, common faults and what to pay, plus live stock from UK dealers.

Used Mercedes Sprinter Buyer's Guide

Buying a used Mercedes Sprinter? Our guide covers the models, best engines, common faults, rust checks and what to pay, plus live stock.

Medium Van Buyer's Guide: Vivaro, Trafic, Expert & More

Buying a used medium van? Our guide compares the Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Peugeot Expert, Citroen Dispatch and their twins, engines, faults and what to pay.

Small Van Buyer's Guide: Berlingo, Combo, Partner, Caddy

Buying a used small van? Compare the Citroen Berlingo, Vauxhall Combo, Peugeot Partner, VW Caddy and Ford Transit Connect, engines, faults and what to pay.

Large Van Buyer's Guide: Crafter, Boxer, Relay, Ducato

Buying a used large panel van, Luton or motorhome base? Compare the VW Crafter, Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Relay, Fiat Ducato, Renault Master and Iveco Daily.

Used Pickup Buyer's Guide: Ranger, Hilux, Navara, Amarok

Buying a used pickup? Our guide compares the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and VW Amarok, engines, the Navara chassis issue, towing and what to pay.

Sizing

Van Sizes & Payload Explained: L1/L2/L3, H1/H2/H3

What do L1, L2, L3, H1, H2, H3 and van weight ratings mean? Our plain-English guide to van sizes, payload and the licence you need.