Used Small Vans For Sale

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Do you run a small business, or need a compact solution for transporting things too bulky for a standard car boot? A used small van could be just what you need. The best used small vans combine practicality with efficiency, giving you substantial cargo space without costing a fortune in fuel or compromising your driving experience.

Small vans are, by their very nature, designed to give you as much cargo capacity as possible without taking up much space on the road. They often feature clever storage solutions to accommodate all manner of different loads. Some have the same underpinnings as cars to give you a refined and solid driving experience that contrasts starkly with larger vans. Some of our favourite small vans are essentially variations of our favourite people carriers, such as the Citroen Berlingo and Volkswagen Caddy.

Why buy a used small van?

The main reason for buying a used small van is that you want to carry goods without investing in a larger, more expensive vehicle. And buying used can save you a huge amount compared to the cost of a new small van – someone else has already swallowed up a big chunk of its depreciation.

Taking a close look at the best used small vans will show you that they have many of the creature comforts of a car, as well as flexible loading options with side and rear doors to give you easy kerbside access to your cargo. Safety features like parking sensors, advanced driver-assistance systems are increasingly featured as standard on the latest models.

What are the best makes and models of small vans?

The range of used small vans is diverse with a variety of models to suit different budgets and business requirements. The Renault Kangoo is a perennial favourite thanks to its range of diesel and petrol engines, as well as electric powertrains, and there’s a variety of variants to choose from. A roomier and slightly larger option could be the Citroen Berlingo, which has loads of cargo space with efficient engines. It shares its underpinnings with the Vauxhall Combo, Peugeot Partner, Fiat Doble and Toyota Proace, so they’re worth a look too, and all are available with electric power if you want it.

For something a bit more upmarket, the Volkswagen Caddy has a more premium interior that ups the comfort levels. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz Citan shares its underpinnings with the Renault Kangoo, but takes inspiration for its interior from various Mercedes road cars, with an impressive infotainment system equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

What should I look for when buying a small van?

Think about how you need your new small van to fit into your daily life. Cargo space is likely to be your top priority – make sure that the vans you’;re looking at can house your typical load without any compromises. Double check the van’s payload too to ensure it can haul when you need it to, and consider the van’s access points for loading and unloading.

You should think about other features too, such as bulkheads, tie-down hooks and shelving options if you need them to ensure that whatever you need to carry is secure and organised in the way you need it to be. The van’s door configurations can have a significant impact, especially if you’re using them multiple times a day, so look at what each van has to offer.

When it comes to engines, try to fit your usage patterns. Short, urban journeys will be best suited to electric or hybrid vans, while petrol options can work well both in town and out on the open road. If you’re carrying particularly heavy loads then the superior torque of a diesel engine will probably be preferable, and diesel will be better for longer journeys thanks to its superior fuel economy.

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