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Options – Van Ninja commercial manager Jonathan Beadle says businesses have several choices when it comes to procuring a new van .
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Need a new van for your business ? Van Ninja ’ s commercial manager Jonathan Beadle examines the pros and cons of your various options .
If your business is looking for a van , there are a few ways to go about it . All have advantages and disadvantages – there ’ s no right or wrong way , only which method best suits your business .
So which is right for you ? Let ’ s look at your options , and help narrow it down .
Buy a new van A simple option , although not necessarily the best . Buying a new van requires a fair amount of money up front . And if you don ’ t pay for the van outright at the outset , you ’ ll have a strict payment plan to follow .
A new van will come with a manufacturer ’ s warranty , and current legislation means the van does not need an MOT for the first three years . Once that runs out , of course , you ’ ll be responsible for MOTs as well as the cost of any repairs or maintenance that may be required .
Depreciation is also an issue when you own your van . By the time you decide to replace it , wear and tear from heavy use means it might be worth a lot less than you paid for it . You may be left with an asset on the books that ’ s impossible to get a decent price for .
Buy a used van Buying a used van avoids the steep depreciation that new vans face in the first year and , of course , it ’ s a cheaper outlay than a new vehicle .
Depending on your business situation ,
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buying a used van may be a better option . This is especially true if your work will result in plenty of wear and tear on the vehicle . Then you don ’ t have to worry so much about its sell-on value .
A downside , of course , is that the used van will be a few years old , so if you ’ re set on getting the latest van with all the latest features , this won ’ t be the option for you . Van Ninja provides finance for used purchases , so do have a look at our stock .
Rental Renting a van can be a viable option . While it ’ s often perceived as a more expensive route , it does come with plenty of benefits . Typically , the rental company will manage maintenance and repairs , while it will also supply a replacement in the case of a breakdown .
Rental contracts usually allow get-out clauses if your requirements change and you need to reduce your fleet size . On the other hand , if you need additional vehicles , you ’ ll already have an account open and it should be a simple process to increase your rental fleet .
The vehicle will be modern but not necessarily new . It will be drawn from a rental fleet that may be a few years old but it will be fully maintained with a full service history .
Our parent company , Dawsongroup Vans , is a great resource if you ’ re looking for more information on van rental .
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