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New vs Used vans: Which is best for you?

Vanaways
Vanaways
1st Apr 2022
New vs Used vans: Which is best for you?

If you need a new van for recreational or business purposes, you’ll often find yourself overwhelmed with the number of choices on offer. One of the biggest questions to ask yourself is whether a new or used van is best for you. There are positives and negatives to both, so you should think carefully about what works best for you.

So read on to find out more about the differences between new and used vans.

NEW: Maintenance Costs

New vans often have lower maintenance costs than used vans. You have the peace of mind that you are the first person to be using the vehicle and all the parts that are in it. While used vans can come with extensive documentation proving their quality, you’ll often find some of the parts are much older and won’t last very long, needing to be replaced soon.

NEW: Technological Advancements

There are always new advancements in the technology installed in vans, meaning you can always find something amazing in a new van that the last model didn’t have. If you want access to the latest technology, you’ll want to buy a new van instead of an old, used one.

USED: Van Deals

While you can occasionally find great prices on new vehicles, the best deals on the market are usually found on used vans. This is because new vans are often sold at a manufacturer recommended price for a new vehicle, while used vans usually aren’t.

USED: Depreciation

While new vans are commonly priced by their amazing features, they begin to rapidly decrease in value from the second they get off the lot. Then when you go to sell it, you’ll find yourself being offered a price vastly different than what you paid for. If you buy a used van, you’re paying for the condition it’s currently in, so you won’t lose as much money in the long run if you eventually decided to trade that van in.

Used and New Van Deals

Whether a new or used van is the best choice for you, Van Sales UK has a range of vehicles to suit your needs. Shop from thousands of diesel and electric vans, in a mix of sizes and capacities at great prices. We offer cars to buy, to lease, to finance and even part exchange, striving to get you a van that works for you.

Give us a call today on 0117 428 7721 to talk about your requirements with one of our friendly team. If you’re still wondering about whether a new or used van is right for you, they’ll be able to point you in the right direction. So visit our website now to browse from thousands of new and used vans for sale or come visit us at our Bristol van showroom.

Vanaways Reviews

   
Jessica Allard

Jessica Allard

11 March 2025

"From start to finish Morgan and the team have been fantastic in sorting 2 new defenders out for us from the quote 3 weeks ago to them being delivered they have been brilliant the deal they got us was unbeatable thank you Lewis @ steve Allard and son stonemasons"

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Zoe Batchelor

17 January 2025

"Love the van, Perfect as the spec I ordered, Saving up for the next one, thank you Adrian and Team, Boyd Batchelor, Tillage Nurseries"

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Rob De-Ath

18 June 2024

"Purchased my new ford platinum and Theo brown’s help was 1st class . Quickly responding to all emails and calls answering anything I needed to know to help get my deal over the line . Thank you again Theo I be back in touch at Christmas with my next order 👍😊"

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Clare Wood

19 November 2024

"Just purchased a 2nd van through Vanaways to add to our company fleet. Steve Catley was helpful, communicative and informative all the way through the process. We would definitely use Vanaways again, and would not hesitate to recommend them."

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