Smoking in business vans can damage vehicle value - and be illegal

Smoking in vans devalues used prices says BCA

Business cars and vans lose more value with smokers at the wheel

Looks count for everything.

Especially when it comes to selling used business vehicles.

For small businesses, with just a few vehicles, vehicle condition is crucial.

This ensures depreciation has the minimum impact on the bottom line.

British Car Auctions (BCA) says the July 01 ban on smoking in public places could be damaging for businesses – if drivers light up in their business car or business van instead.

“If business drivers find it increasingly difficult to find a place to have a cigarette, they may be tempted to smoke in their car or van,” said BCA

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