Q: How do I compare van insurance?

You can compare van insurance with Auto Trader . Your van insurance quote can depend on factors such as your annual mileage, whether you keep stuff in the van overnight and what you use the van for – work. personal use or both. If the van is securely parked overnight, you may be able to negotiate a bigger discount on your premium. Additional security features may also help reduce your insurance costs.

Question 1

What are the best new vans to buy?

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With a wide choice of brand-new vans available, it’s easier than ever to find the perfect van for you. When looking for a new van, consider factors like the size of the van, its fuel economy,the height and length of the van and its load carrying space, and the overall driving experience. See how well the van’s features meet your needs. Compare expert and user reviews to better understand what a van offers and what it’s like to drive. Our latest expert reviews are available here, and the Volkswagen Amarok, Peugeot Partner and Vauxhall Combo all got high scores.

Question 2

Can I buy a new van on finance?

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Vans are available on finance, so you can still consider buying a new van even if you can’t afford to pay for one outright. This is often the most popular way of buying a new van as it allows businesses to spread the capital outlay over a period time, helping considerably with cashflow. For van finance, you will usually have to pay an initial deposit followed by monthly payments. Make sure you look at the details of your proposed deal to ensure you can afford the regular payments. There are several finance options available, including hire purchase, personal contract purchase (PCP) and business lease. You can explore van finance here.

Question 3

How do I tax a new van?

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If you’re buying a new van through your business, and you’re VAT registered, then it should qualify for a VAT exemption. If you have a business van and use it for private use, you’ll have to pay Benefit-In-Kind tax.

You’ll have to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a van, though it’ll probably be at the flat rate of light commercial vehicles.

Note that multi-purpose vans (MPV) can be classed as cars or vans, so you may fall into a car tax category rather than van tax. You can see if it’s been classed as a car or van in the V5C registration document.

Make sure if you are buying a vehicle it's classified correctly; only Car Derived Vans are subject to the same speed limits as cars and all LCVs have restricted speed limits.

Question 4

How do I compare van insurance?

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You can compare van insurance with Auto Trader. Your van insurance quote can depend on factors such as your annual mileage, whether you keep stuff in the van overnight and what you use the van for – work. personal use or both. If the van is securely parked overnight, you may be able to negotiate a bigger discount on your premium. Additional security features may also help reduce your insurance costs.

Question 5

What van deals are available?

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Explore our regularly updated selection of van deals and offers, spanning a variety of makes and models.

Question 6

Are leased vans brand new?

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Yes, all vans that you can lease from Auto Trader are brand new and covered by a manufacturer's warranty for at least the first three years from their date of registration - some are covered for longer and even come with free breakdown coverage.

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