If it is your first vehicle or you are a smaller-scale business, you may be considering a second-hand vehicle. New vehicles could take months to be delivered however if you wanted a used van or car, you could find an available one online extremely quickly. Something you will need to consider is if the company or business you buy it from is a VAT-registered business.
The next big decision is to choose a petrol or diesel vehicle. Although petrol can be a popular choice, if you are planning on using your vehicle for long-distance travel or for towing then diesel could be more favourable. However, due to their high fuel emissions, diesel cars may be banned in the coming years therefore if you are wanting to be environmentally friendly than petrol or even electric may be the right choice.
There are endless sizes and capacities for vans, and the dimension can also vary. This means that choosing a vehicle cannot be rushed and you may want a trial drive to ensure you have made the right choice. Smaller vans such as Ford Transit Couriers or Peugeots can be great if you are wanting a city van however a more common choice is the slightly larger Transit Customs.
Alongside this, you will need the materials or accessories that the vehicle comes with are appropriate for your business. For example, you would not want a dark vehicle for a floristry business because the colour is a conductor of electricity and would make the flowers die or wilt. In terms of accessories or the setup, vans can have a few adaptations and you may need to consider if you need a sliding door or storage systems within the vehicle.
When budgeting, make sure to research insurance rates to ensure you have chosen the best for your business financially. If you are planning on making adaptations once you have bought the vehicle, it is important to take these into consideration when planning your budget too.
Safety should be at the forefront of your decision when choosing a vehicle. Make sure to check the efficiency of anti-lock brakes and the airbags, as this affects the safety of your staff and other road users. It may be a good idea to consider vehicle chevrons which are retro reflective safety markings that are applied to a lot commercially to make their vehicle more visible. Companies such as www.vehiclechevrons.com will sell different kits such as Chapter 8 Chevrons which can be bought online.