Ply-lining and at least one side door are vital extras for maximising your van’s resale appeal.
> Ply-lining the interior should come high up your list. It may only add around £100 to the resale value, but crucially it will have protected the van from ‘inside-out’ damage during the years when you use the van and which would have made it far less saleable.
> Side-loading doors are next – every bit as essential for small vans as large ones. At the very least you should go for a nearside sliding door, but two is better still as will appeal to buyers who work in places with poor access. A single side door will add £150 and two will add £250 to the resale value.
> Inside the cab, air conditioning is highly valued, especially if it’s combined with a bulkhead to separate the cab from the load area.
> Less important are features like factory-fitted sat nav because smart ‘phones can do the job for you. Clever infotainment systems are likewise considered more of a bonus than essential. They might add £50 at resale.
> Parking sensors are liked in bigger vans, but again the improvement in resale value is only around £50.
The message is that a little thought and investment in the right add-ons when you buy your new van can pay dividends when it comes to resale time.
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