Van finance guides and advice

    Practical guides for UK business owners on van finance, business funding, and getting the best deal for your business.

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    Van Finance Guides

    Budget 2026: What It Means If You're Buying a Van

    The 2026 Budget kept the fuel duty cut and changed capital allowances. Here's what it actually means for businesses buying a van on finance.

    29 October 2026 · 8 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    Van Values Are Up: A Good Time to Refinance a Van

    Used van values rose 11.2% in two months to a 30 month high. If you own vans, lenders will advance more against them than they would have in the summer.

    15 October 2026 · 8 min readRead more →
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    Van security and the law

    Eighteen months on, the tool theft bill has not moved

    A tool is stolen from a van in Britain every 21 minutes. The bill meant to toughen sentences was introduced in April 2025 and has not moved since.

    3 October 2026 · 6 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Van?

    Diesel is 199.2p a litre and used electric van prices have fallen 28% in two years. The arithmetic that decides if an electric van suits your business.

    27 September 2026 · 9 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    Most of the Reasons Not to Buy an Electric Van Just Got Weaker

    Renault's new electric Trafic carries 1.3 tonnes, claims over 280 miles and charges in 20 minutes. What the numbers mean if you are choosing a van right now.

    18 September 2026 · 6 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    UK Van Registrations August 2026: What the Figures Mean if You Are Buying

    August 2026 van registration figures explained. Electric vans hit a record share, pickups fell 61%, and what both mean if you are buying a van this September.

    5 September 2026 · 6 min readRead more →
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    Van Reviews

    Ford Transit Custom MS-RT: The Rally-Bred Commercial Van Worth Financing

    With motorsport styling, wider track, aerodynamic spoilers, and up to 285 PS, the MS-RT turns heads while delivering true Transit Custom utility.

    28 July 2026 · 7 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    Why Do Some Used Vans Have VAT and Some Don't? (A Simple Guide)

    Ever browsed used vans and wondered why one has '+ VAT' and another says 'No VAT'? It comes down to who owned it and how it was sold.

    14 July 2026 · 6 min readRead more →
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    Credit & Eligibility

    Can I Get Van Finance with Bad Credit? (Your Options in 2026)

    Having bad credit doesn't mean you can't get van finance. Specialist lenders look at affordability, not just your credit score.

    3 July 2026 · 8 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    How Does Van Finance Work? A Complete Beginner's Guide

    Everything you need to know about financing a commercial vehicle in the UK. Hire purchase, finance lease, contract hire, and which is right for you.

    28 June 2026 · 7 min readRead more →
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    Business Finance

    Van Finance for Limited Companies: The Complete Guide (2026)

    How limited companies can finance vans tax-efficiently. Compare hire purchase, finance lease, and learn about corporation tax relief.

    25 June 2026 · 9 min readRead more →
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    Used Vans

    Getting a Second Hand Van on Finance: What You Need to Know

    A complete guide to financing a used van in the UK. What lenders look for, age and mileage limits, deposits, and how to avoid bad deals.

    22 June 2026 · 7 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    What Is a Finance Lease on a Van? (And Is It Right for You?)

    Finance lease explained in plain English. How it works, balloon payments, equity share, and whether it's better than hire purchase.

    20 June 2026 · 6 min readRead more →
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    Industry Guides

    Van Finance for Rental Companies: Self-Drive Hire Asset Finance

    Specialist asset finance for vehicle rental and self-drive hire businesses. Fund expanding fleets, manage residual values, and unlock lender panels.

    19 June 2026 · 8 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    How to Get the Best Van Finance Deal in the UK (7 Pro Tips)

    Insider advice on how to secure the lowest rates and best terms on commercial vehicle finance. Written by an experienced finance broker.

    18 June 2026 · 8 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    How to Get a Van on Finance: Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses

    A practical walkthrough of the van finance application process. What documents you need, how long it takes, and how to improve your chances.

    16 June 2026 · 7 min readRead more →
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    New Business Finance

    VAT and Van Finance: What New Businesses Actually Need to Know

    New limited company, first van on finance, accountant busy with your year-end. You want to know how much VAT you can reclaim and when.

    15 June 2026 · 6 min readRead more →
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    Van Finance Guides

    Electric Van Finance and the ZEV Mandate: What UK Businesses Need to Know in 2026

    From 1 January 2026, 24% of all new vans sold in the UK must be electric. That is the requirement under the government's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate...

    14 June 2026 · 6 min readRead more →

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