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Thinking of buying a\u00a0Van? Here are some \u2018Van Buying Tips\u2019 that you should bear in mind writes Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Size<\/strong> – Overloading is both dangerous and illegal so work out the size of van you need. A good rule of thumb is to add 15 per cent more than you think you will need.<\/p>\n

Space<\/strong> \u2013 What will you be carrying regularly and what is the biggest load you are likely to need to transport<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>\u00a0– Consider the price, finance and how close you are to the dealer<\/p>\n

Access<\/strong> – Can a forklift truck get up to the loading sill? Rear or side doors should slide or fold back.<\/p>\n

Colours<\/strong> – if you want a sign, check your company colours show up.<\/p>\n

Servicing<\/strong> \u2013 Can the van be serviced out of working hours or can a replacement vehicle be provided.<\/p>\n

Warranty<\/strong> – is it sufficient for the mileage\/ length of time you want to keep the\u00a0van?<\/p>\n

Finally \u00a0buying\u00a0cheap doesn’t always pay. A huge discount, however tempting, will be reflected in the trade-in value.<\/p>\n

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Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/p>\n

16th June 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Thinking of buying a\u00a0Van? Here are some \u2018Van Buying Tips\u2019 that you should bear in mind writes Suzanne Keane         Size – Overloading is both dangerous and illegal so work out the size of van you need. A good rule of thumb is to add 15 per cent more than […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2163,117,527],"tags":[2171,2249],"yoast_head":"\nThinking of buying a van? - wheelsforwomen.ie<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of buying a Van? 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