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  • Van & Pick-up MoT Test Results and Advice (Article)
    Top 10 causes of van MoT failure in all vans  Click here to see the top 10 causes of van MoT failure Van MoT pass rates by year of registration It’s no secret that the humble van lives a hard and difficult life.
  • Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
    Everything you need to know when it comes to buying road tax VED for a van or pick-up.  Van and pick-up tax rates How much is my van's road tax?
  • ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge? (Article)
    The van and minibus scrappage scheme offers six options: Scrap a van - £5,000 Scrap a minibus - £7,000 Retrofit a van - £5,000 Retrofit a minibus - £5,000 Scrap a van and replace with an electric van - £7,500 Scrap a minibus and replace with an electric minibus - £9,500 What criteria does the old van or minibus have to meet?
  • How to sell your van (Article)
    Be sure to include your contact number, price of the van and information about the MoT and mileage. Make sure you prepare your van for sale before putting the sign in the window, as few will be willing to pay premium money for a scruffy and dirty van.
    Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
    Look for evidence of service history, MoT and V5. Try to avoid vans that have no documents or a chequered past, no matter how cheap they look – that is where the risks can increase. If the van's MoT history is not supplied, check its general performance with the MoT Files .
  • How to buy a used van (Article)
    This is your proof of ownership until a new V5C arrives in your name. Better still, the previous owner can do this online instantly. MOT certificate Ideally you want your used van to come with a sheaf of all the previous MoTs, but if the current owner can’t produce the paperwork it doesn’t mean your van hasn’t got one. You can see a van's MoT history, mileage and whether it has road tax for free online.
  • How to buy a new van (Article)
    Real MPG makes it easy to see how much fuel a van will use on the road. You can also use the MoT Files to see the pass and failure rates for every make and model of van and pick-up in the UK.
  • How to buy a used camper van (Article)
    You should also check the van’s MoT history prior to visiting. This will give a good idea of what work has been carried out and if the mileage correlates to that shown in the advert and on the van' odometer. Is the camper van as the dealer described it?
  • Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
    The Honest John Vans insurance guide makes it easy to find cheap cover for a large or small camper van. From DIY vans to factory-built campers, our step-by-step guide will take you through the entire process of getting low cost insurance.
  • Van signwriting explained (Article)
    Companies pay good money to have a van with a billboard attached just to get their message across, so it makes good sense to put some advertising on your van too. Each day the van is in use you are putting your business in front of potential customers.
  • Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
    Buying advice How to buy a used van Camper van buying guide Auction advice and tips More van advice Van Finance Guide Real MPG Van MoT Results
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003-2015 (Article)
    More Van Advice Van GAP insurance
    Motorhome and camper van tax rates (Article)
    The amount of VED applied to your camper van is determined by several factors, but the biggest factor is when it was first registered. Camper vans registered on or after 1 April 2017 Camper vans of this age have VED applied in one of two ways.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
    It continues to prove popular helped by the fact it's available in two different wheelbase lengths and with a choice of two roof heights "While the cargo space in the Dispatch is good and generous, the front cabin is not so ample for its two passengers, which is one of the few disappointments with this van. However, its versatility still makes it good choice for those wanting a good value and reliable all-rounder." More Van Advice Van GAP insurance
    Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
    Looking for cheap van tyres? This Honest John Vans guide will help you find the van tyres you need for the best price. In This Guide Cheapest New Van Tyres Puncture Repair Help Tyre Maintenance Advice Further Advice Finding The Right Van Tyre Best Tyre Inflators Tyre Labels And Load Weight Ratings Choosing the right tyre for your van Many drivers will stick with the basic tyre recommendation from the van manufacturer.
  • Used van buying guide: Peugeot Boxer 2006-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
    Peugeot might be better known for its smaller Partner and Expert choices, but the large Boxer van is well worth consideration even against such formidable, familiar competition as the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.  Not least because of the breadth of choice available, Peugeot offering the Boxer as a panel van, window van, chassis cab, crew cab and floor cab - the Boxer underpinning everything from Lutons and tippers to campervans and motorhomes.
  • Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
    Before you sign the dotted line, make these four basic checks How much will you actually be paying for the van? Work out how much you will pay for the van in total. Be sure to add the interest (APR), along with any admin and arrangement fees. This will give you a full picture of the whole purchase/lease cost of the van and allow you to evaluate your options.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
    make=Mercedes-Benz&model=Sprinter&p1=&p2=&searchTypeId=18&l=0"> Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans for sale MoT pass rates How to get cheap insurance A large van mainstay, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was overhauled in 2013 to add to the already appealing package it offered.
  • Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
    The depreciation of the van is also a significant cost; even if the van is hardly used it will still depreciate and this cost will be felt when the vehicle is sold or traded in. Buying outright requires a significant financial commitment, even if it is purchased using finance.
  • HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
    website www.easirent.com Online Hiring Motorhomes Worldwide www.MotorhomesWorldwide.com www.motorhomesdirect.com Horsebox hire website www.easirent.com Removal van hire with self-drive www.way2go-removals.com RHD or LHD for removing stuff to mainland Europe.   Van hire www.winterbournevanhire.com  Winterbourne Van Hire offers cheap van hire covering Bath, Bristol, Weston Super Mare, Wells and Cardiff  STRETCH LIMOS "Trendy" limos for hire in London and the South East of England. 14 different limos on the fleet, continuously changed.
 

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