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Welcome to Cheap Vans

Thanks for dropping by to the Cheap Vans website.  Everyone needs a van and buying online is the place to do it these days.  We've had a look around the web and found the best deals for you.  Not only that, we'll be giving you advice about insurance, finance to buy a van, van hire and some tips on buying a van online.

Buying a van on ebay is one of the cheapest ways to do it and we have narrowed down all the searches for you.  We've also got some tips on how to win the auction on ebay.  A selection of the latest vans we like and that are cheap is just below, or, you know the make of van you are looking for, use the list on the left hand side to find the right van for you.  Remember that if you are selling your van, give it a good wash beforehand, maybe using one of the various pressure washers on the market.  It can make such a difference.  Happy van hunting!

New Smith Electric Vans

New Smith Electric Vans

Many commercial vans are being upgraded to hybrid or fully electric, and with good reason. The cost savings of investing in a greener vehicle is definitely a benefit, while the other is the lessened environmental impact. One of the most prominent electric van companies today is Smith, which markets all-electric vans. These electric vans simply require an overnight charge and they are ready to go the next day.

Smith has been around for nearly a century, but now that the green vehicle industry has taken off in the new decade, the company is seeing much more promise in its future. At this point, Smith is set on marketing exclusively with new commercial vans, with no plans to enter the electric car market.

Since climate change has been highlighted as an issue in the past few years, governments are doing what they can to deter companies from damaging the environment with carbon emissions and other pollutants. Also, use of greener vehicles and fueling technology is encouraged. For example, in the London Congestion Charge zone, most drivers are charged a fee to pass through; however, electric van drivers can sign up for a 100% discount, thereby saving hundreds per year on congestion charge fees.

Smith electric vans are simple to maintain; there are fewer components in the drivetrain, which makes the van less susceptible to complication. This means even more cost savings as the maintenance demands of an all-electric van are far less than those of a fuel-powered van. In addition, the Lithium-Ion Iron Phosphate battery pack found in Smith electric vans is more efficient than a lead-acid battery pack.

Although it seems like a radical change overall from the traditional commercial van, the Smith electric van keeps the same comforts as a fuel-powered van; in some ways, it even surpasses it. In an all-electric vehicle, for example, the engine cannot be heard idling like it can in a fuel-powered van.

Because significant vehicle downtime can mean the difference between keeping and losing customers, Smith provides service depots throughout the UK to ensure quality customer service and help vans get back on the road so they can get back to business.

Electric vans are also well suited for conversions to freezer or fridge vans, but the load on the battery can be very high with commercial fridge power requirements. Further developments here are required to fulfill the requirements of a high capacity fridge van.

Overall, Smith electric vans are a great line of vans for businesses that need to purchase a fleet of vans with the goal of curbing their company’s environmental impact.

Ford Introduce Mirror Nav

Ford have introduced a mirror based sat nav for cars and vans to reduce dashboard clutter and do away with tell tale suction signs on dashboards that are a red rag to car thieves.  This will also prevent the sat nav falling in your lap when it loses its suction as well.

The MirrorNavi can be purchased and fitted at your local Ford Car dealer.  It costs £299 plus local fitting costs, contact your dealer for details.

Van of the week: 57 Ford Transit Connect TDCI Crew Van

Here for sale is this 57 reg Ford Transit Connect LWB 1.8 TDCI 110 PS Crew Van. The van has covered a Genuine 56,000 miles backed up by Full Ford Service History. The van has a Factory rear seat conversion, allowing for 2 extra people to be carried with full height seats with built in seat belts all fitted by ford.  The van includes air con and radio/cd stero.

This van is available on a buy it now offer for £7250.  The seller has 100% feedback on 52 items.

Take a further look here

Christmas Gifts for Van Drivers

If there is a van driver in your life, be it a partner, friend or member of your family, then you'll want to treat them this Christmas.  Well, as well as telling them all about this site, which is the best site for Cheap Vans on the internet, we've got some suggestions for some great gifts to give van drivers.

How about a thermo heated van seat cover?  This will keep them warm in the cold months ahead, heating up quickly and keeping bums nice and toastie for the journey!  At less than 20 quid, it's a great stocking filler and a really considerate gift.

Or how about a van reversing camera?  This a great gadget for van drivers.  Vans can be a nightmare to reverse, especially in tight spots, this wireless camera lets them have a great view perched up on the dashboard.

Fianlly, we think they'd love a travelling van kettle, so they can park up and have a brew whenever they want.  it will even save them some cash as they won't have to pay for parking or for a cup of tea at the nearest cafe.  A really useful gift.

Click the links below to find the perfect gift this Christmas.


  

Cheap Van Insurance

Thinking about van insurance?  Want the best deal online?  Don't go anywhere until you have read our van insurance tips and look out for news on the best deals for van insurance online

Van of the week - Mercedes Sprinter Van

Thsi van has been attracting alot of attention on ebay with 10 bidders so far but the reserve not met.  The reserve is the minimum price the seller has put on seeling the vehicle, unless the bidding hits that high, he does not have to sell, but could choose to do so.  This black mercedes van is from 2005 and has 88,000 miles on the clock.  Take a look Here

Top 5 Medium Sized vans

If you are looking for a medium sized van, it's worthwhile considering the top 5 sellers in 2008.  These top vans were;

1.  Ford Transit
2.  Vauxhall Vivaro
3.  VW Transporter
4.  Renault Trafic
5.  Mercedes Vito

Check out our buying guies so you can find out which is the best, cheap van for you and then take a look at our ebay auctions for a real bargain.

Mercedes Van of the week - with curtain side

This mercedes van is from 2002 and although it has over 100k on the clock, this could still prove a bit of a bargain with starting bids at £3500 with no bids at this time.  The seller has 100% feedback and lives in Hertfordshire.  Please check the spec and email the seller with any questions before bidding.

To buy this cheap, white, mercedes van, please click here

Van of the week - Ford Diesel

Ths week's ebay cheap van of the week is a Ford Diesel Van sold by a Powerseller with over 100 feedbacks.  The van is a 2002 Ford Diesel Van in white and it has tax and MOT into next year which gives you one less thing to worry about.  The van is in white and has a lod capacity of 550 kg.  It looks in good shape, but as ever when buying a van on ebay, we recommend you ask the seller about any concerns you have.

The auction has seven more days to run so you best in quick - the buy it now price is £1695.  Check out this Ford Diesel Van now.

Cheap Van of the Week

This week's featured van is a white Renault Kangaroo Van.  There are 65,000 miles on the clock and it has a buy it nopw price of £1895.

The seller has 100% feedback with 47 items bought or sold, but do make sure you make your own checks for peace of mind.  You can read our guide to Renault Vans first before you buy, otherwise check out the full listing Here