October Experiences 3.3% Fall in Average Values

Expect Further Decline

The current economic doom and gloom continues to strike at the heart of the used van market with values falling by a further 3.3% - the greatest decline since June.

Fleetnews reports on the British Car Auction’s (BCA) recent findings and highlight that “the average value for all vans sold by BCA fell to £3,083 in October, down by £107 or 3.3%”.  The downward trend is most marked in the value of fleet / lease and part-exchange vehicles.  In fact, Fleetnews suggest that nearly-new values have “rallied slightly” in the face of the credit crunch.

Combat Spiralling Pump Costs

You’ve bought a shiny new van and the dodgy 9 year old transit’s been part-exchanged - what then?  How do you cut those bills further and add to your bottom-line?  

Cut Your Fuel, Cut Your Bills

Vansdirect is happy to announce that help is at hand!  Follow these simple tips to get maximum drive from your hard earned cash!

Choose Your Vehicle Carefully

Make and model is now more than just about image and reliability.  Choose your next van carefully.  Consider their fuel economy and CO2 emissions to maximise your fuel expenditure.  Data can be found from most manufacturers or from Fleetnews.

Europe Targets the Van

Fleetnews reports this week that “European officials are set to force a reduction in CO2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles”.  In 2002, the average output of a van was 201g/km, but Euro officials target 175g/km by 2012!

Cut Your CO2 & Save £££s

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) are quoted saying that “the European Commission aims to set legally binding fuel and CO2 standards for vans before the end of the year.”

For the van buyer in Britain, being eco-friendly can be problematic.  Many manufacturers still refuse to make their emission levels public knowledge.  However, alternatives are available to the traditional diesel and petrol engines.  Vansdirect.co.uk stock cheap LPG alternatives - which can produce 90% less particulates!