What are the best vans for tradespeople?

A van is an essential asset for most tradespeople, as it allows you to get from job to job with everything you need in tow. Depending on the type of work you specialise in and the tools you have, the right van for you will likely havedifferent featuresthan what another tradesperson considers is the best van. Below, we break down the main points to consider when getting a van to support your trades business, along with our team’s picks for the best vans for tradespeople on the market today.

Qualities to look for in a good van for hire

As a tradesperson, your van is an integral part of your operation. It will take you to every job you do and without it, your income could be at risk. You need a van that can meet the needs of your day-to-day routine, along with the kind of work you do.This means considering the following factors when choosing a van for rental:

Reliable.
Adequate storage space.
Easy to maintain.
Secure.
Value for money.
Sends the right message (appearance).

Our picks for the best tradespeople vans

The Croxdale Group has helped many businesses and independent workpeople by providing them with vans that are ideally suited to their needs. We understand that everyone has different things they’re looking for depending on their circumstances and the nature of the work they do. As such, we’ve picked out a few options to cater to a range of trades.

Citroen Relay L1H1 – a long wheelbase van that is ideal for moving larger objects alongside bulky tools. Its hauling capacity stands at an impressive 1485kg. This, coupled with high side loading doorsand internal anchor points, make it an ideal choice for tradespeople that offer installation services.
Ford Transit – this has been a classic tradesperson van for decades, and for good reason – it’s an all-rounder. It’srelatively easy to use and offers good transport capacity. However, specialised van choices can be better suited to certain trades.
Citroen Dispatch – the Citroen Dispatch, while more compact than the Relay, has a deceptively large transport capacity. It is ideal for transporting long items, such as piping or wood panelling.

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Croxdale car and van rental services include all the information you need to ensure you can choose the van that’s perfect for lifestyle as a tradesperson. The full details of all our vehicles,including vans, are clearly listed on our offers. This includes the vehicle dimensions, along with a breakdown of the precise load specifications for that particular make and model. Contact usto speak a friendly member of our team who can recommend a few vehicle options that will be relevant to your needs. Many of our vehicles can be test driven beforehand so you can completely without doubt.

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A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Head Office: Croxdale Service Station LTD A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Reg. Company Number: 913346

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Financial Disclosure

Croxdale Service Station Limited is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010).

Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Croxdale Service Station Limited to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders.

We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders will pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.