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There are plenty of options for funding a new van. Make sure your supplier understands how to match your needs to what’s available – and that you get a good deal on the finance

Funding your van

Then there is the question of how you fund your van. There are many forms of vehicle acquisition available to the SME including hire purchase, lease purchase, contract hire, finance lease and of course, outright purchase.

Finding a supplier who understands what you need, explains the funding options open to you, and can help you to find a suitable funding package is not always an easy task.

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If you have special requirements, make sure the provider understands those too

“My advice to any trade or small business looking to find a van supplier is to look for a firm that can provide really good acquisition guidance and find funding that dovetails with what you’re looking for,” explains Ian Evans-Piper from Leasewell, a specialist small fleet leasing provider of vans, based in Bridgend, South Wales.

“It’s important also that a supplier can provide the vans quickly and who responds.

“We had one plumber who had contacted several main dealers for a van but was frustrated with their lack of interest in him. Not one called back! That’s not what you want at all. We were able to get him his new van within 5 days.

“Clearly the deals have to be super-competitive, too, but make sure you look for a provider that wants to establish a relationship with you and looks after your interests. You don’t want a provider who is there one minute and gone the next.”

We are all busy people; and busy SMEs who are seeking a van need to find that one stop-shop-supplier who can save them time, point them in the right direction, supply the van promptly and be there to provide help, assistance, expertise and ongoing customer service that extends way beyond the delivery of the vehicle.

So do a bit of homework when you’re looking for your next van. Make sure you choose a ‘John Lewis’ type provider, and get the support and advice your business deserves.

 

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