Choosing a new van or other light commercial is not always straightforware. To guide you in your quest there are a number of questions worth asking:
- How much can you afford?
- How long do you expect to keep it?
- What is the best way of paying for it?
- When do you need delivery?
- Can you afford the general running costs (insurance, servicing, parts, fuel,etc.)?
- What sort of engine size and fuel do you need for the job?
- What payload and load area will be adequate?
- How long will the driver spend in the cab each day?
- Does the specification provide the driver with an adequate level of comfort and convenience?
- Are the vehicle’s external dimensions small enough for where it needs to go e.g. loading areas and multi-storeys?
- What sort of roads will the van need to deal with most – city centre, A roads, B roads, motorways, off-road?
- Does any special equipment need to be fitted or carried and if so is the van suitable?
- Can the supplier provide all the accessories you need and fit them before delivery?
- How many people does the van need to carry?
- Will the van used for towing?
- Does the load area offer enough accessibility for the driver and can any loading equipment access the cargo area?
- Is the standard security equipment sufficient?
- Does the vehicle’s driving licence requirement fit the drivers?
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