The Business Van guide to types of van

By |2023-05-13T13:47:24+01:00May 23rd, 2023|Featured, Van Chooser, Van Types|

There are lots of types of van on the market, ranging from car-derived vans like the Ford Fiesta to expansive six-seater crew models like the Mercedes Viano. There are also stripped-down chassis vans for those who need to build a van to their own requirements. Let’s break down the different types of van to see which one best fits your [...]

Mercedes-Benz’s versatile new Citan van due early next year

By |2012-09-05T18:16:48+01:00September 5th, 2012|Van News|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Mercedes-Benz’s new small van – the Citan – is due in UK showrooms in 2013. Three Citan models will be available – Panel Van, Dualiner and Traveliner. Despite assertions that it's a true Mercedes‑Benz, the Citan is based on the Renault Kangoo. The two-seater Panel Van model will be available in Compact (3.9m), Long (4.3m) and [...]

Car-Derived Van

By |2015-08-24T12:07:16+01:00August 31st, 2012|Archive|

Pretty much what it says on the tin: a van on the platform of a small- or medium-sized passenger car with rear seats removed to create a load area and solid panels in place of the rear passengers' side windows. Good for florists, small deliveries and self-employed tradesmen who don’t need to carry large or weighty items.

City Van

By |2015-08-24T12:09:41+01:00August 31st, 2012|Archive|

Similar in size to a car-derived van but more functional, allowing trades and delivery firms the benefit of a compact size for urban and city work but often with the ability to carry a Euro pallet.  

Microvan

By |2015-08-24T12:14:16+01:00August 31st, 2012|Archive|

A small van, not car-derived, with a box body and usually a rear- and a side-loading door giving good access to the cargo area. Ideal for town and city use but with limited carrying capacity. Good for small deliveries, gardeners, handymen, florists, plumbers.  

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