5 Best Work Vans in the UK (Van-Buying Guide)
Choosing the best work van can be tricky. If your van isn’t reliable, spacious, or efficient, it can slow you down and cost you money. And with so many options out there, it’s hard to know where to start. We get it, your van is more than just transport. It’s your mobile office, tool shed, and daily partner. That’s why we’ve rounded up five of the best work vans available in the UK right now.
This list isn’t ranked — each van offers something unique. Whether you need space, power, or fuel efficiency, you’ll find a van here that fits your needs.
Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium-sized work van that is suitable for commercial use. The Vivaro is a standard work van. It does not have all the thrills and luxurious features, it simply does the job.
So this is a van that is ideal for tradesmen. Mostly they do not need vans that are equipped with the latest technology or that are packed with high-end features.
With the Vivaro, you definitely get value for your money. Vivaro is reasonably priced and the rear is large enough to carry pretty much anything for work. The Vivaro is affordable and this is what makes it so popular with tradesmen.
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Peugeot Partner
The Peugeot Partner is very similar to the Vauxhall Vivaro, some would say almost identical. The van is medium-sized and it definitely is ideal for industrial purposes and it is very easy to drive. Even though the van wasn’t built to be intentionally luxurious, it is actually very comfortable in the driver and passenger area.
It is also ideal to be used for longer journeys, which is great for those who work long distances. Like the Vivaro, the Partner is reasonably priced and it is great to be used for work purposes. It is even to be used for home purposes such as moving house or taking large items to the skip. It is one of the most sophisticated work van in the UK.
Mercedes Sprinter
If you are looking for a van that really is fit for Royalty (if Royalty were to use a van, of course!), then look no further as the Mercedes Sprinter really is that. It has won: Best Large Van at the Fleet News Awards 2021. It is the winner for 5 years in a row of the ‘Most Reliable Van’ at the highly respected FN50 awards,
Sprinter has also won Best Large Van at the Business Vans Awards 2021. Lastly, it is the winner of Large Van in the Company Van Today Awards 2021. It is fair to say that the Mercedes Sprinter is ideal for people who want a bit of luxury whilst they drive a work van.
Volkswagen Caddy
It is fair to say the latest version of the Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with more features and technology than the Vivaro and the Partner. The Caddy is rather sleek in its appearance as it is long but as narrow as a standard size car, so it is very easy to park.
It also happens to drive just like the VW Golf and it has all the features that a Golf has. It has features like Bluetooth, DAB radio, Air conditioning and parking sensors on some specifications.
If you are looking for a van that is very similar to a car and that has some elements of luxury to it, then the VW Caddy is definitely a work van to consider.
Ford Transit Custom
The Ford Transit Custom shares some similarities with the Volkswagen Caddy. Their driver and passenger areas are based on the interior of their pre-existing cars. The latest version of the Ford Transit Custom is everything you could ask for regarding work vans.
It has a rather large exterior and a spacious driver and passenger area. It is a work van that people will enjoy driving. They also last for a very long time and they often require very little maintenance or new parts. This makes it a great investment for commercial purposes. Ford has also introduced hybrid vans, which are efficient for work.
Final Thoughts
Best affordable van: Vauxhall Vivaro
Best high-end van: Mercedes Sprinter
Best van for work purposes: Ford Transit Custom
Best van overall: Volkswagen Caddy
As mentioned previously, finding the right work van is important, but the vans we have listed are all of high quality and they definitely fit for work purposes. Sometimes people do not give the type of work van they are about to purchase a lot of thought. Some believe that a work van is just a van that is required to be used now and again at work. However, if you are going to spend lots of time in a work van, its performance is crucial.
If you need any further information or assistance with finding the right van or you are thinking of part exchanging your current vehicle for a van, don’t hesitate to get in touch, as we want any car, and we’ll give you a guaranteed valuation of your vehicle.
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