“The end result has been record-breaking average values for fleet/lease and dealer P/X vehicles. As always, good condition is the key and vans with a nice specification and in an attractive retail colour are very desirable.”

Ward added: “While this is good news for sellers, from the buyers’ perspective the outlook for 2014 is that supply issues could actually worsen.

“There was a significant drop in new van sales between 2008 and 2009 and with the average van being sold at just under five years old, this will be reflected in the volume of used vans reaching the wholesale markets in 2014. ”

 

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