How to pick the right van for your work

If you own a delivery firm, a removal company or you’re a tradesman, there is one thing you’ll all probably need and that’s a van. Choosing the right van for your business can make a huge difference to your profitability, and the wrong type of van could see you throwing money down the drain. Let’s look at a few things you’ll need to consider.

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What can you afford?

You’ll need to know how much you can budget for a van and how much you can afford to spend on petrol and running costs. You may have enough money to buy a van outright or you may have to purchase on a finance deal. Work out how much a van is going to cost you per month and what affect that will have on your profit margins. It might seem obvious, but don’t buy a van you can’t afford as this could be a serious risk to your business – http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/600612/Choose-right-van.

What type of van do I need?

It’s important the van you choose is right for the jobs you undertake. If you’re a florist, for example, who carries out deliveries of flowers, a heavy goods van probably isn’t the best choice as you’ll have plenty of wasted storage space. Similarly, a removal firm will not benefit from owning a small commercial van which isn’t going to be much use when moving large pieces of furniture. Owning a van that isn’t suitable for the service you offer could see you missing out on important contracts.

Security

There are a number of security questions you’ll need to consider such as where will the van be kept overnight and will it be left outside your house or locked away at your business premises? Also, how valuable are the goods that you’ll be carrying and what would be the cost of someone breaking into your van?

If you’re a tradesman who keeps expensive tools in your van you may want to invest in locks for a van. Companies like http://www.vehicle-accessories.net/Deadlocks-Van-Locks stock a range of deadlocks to ward off any potential criminals.

Where will you be driving?

If you’ll be primarily driving in city centres then a van with a tight turning circle will be beneficial. Long haul motorway driving would require a van that is economical on fuel and comfortable to drive.