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Today there are so many more types of van to choose from, that as long as you do your homework and have a good handle on your needs, you’re certain to find a van that’s truly fit-for-purpose. Read our detailed guide below and discover your perfect van today.
In this section, we explain the different van body types on offer and highlight the key things you really need to know about each, including importantly whether they truly fall under the HMRC classification of a ‘van’ or not.
The smallest van on the market, a car-van hybrid featuring the base of a car but with rear seats removed to provide storage space.
The next smallest type of van after the car-derived van, carries one or two people (including the driver)
The most popular van type because they come in a huge range of sizes, shapes, wheel-base lengths (ranging from small through to extra-long) and heights. These vans are the lifeblood of the UK economy!
Features the cab and full platform of a van, but without the rear van body
A chassis cab with either a single or double row of seating and a large, flat, open rear load area that features a hydraulic ram (that pushes the front load area up to move contents to the rear for unloading)
A chassis cab with a single or double row of seating and a large, flat, open rear load area - the sides of which are shallow and drop down to facilitate easy access and loading/unloading of contents
A van with a large box-shaped body that extends up and over the cab area (to provide maximum load space)
A car-van hybrid featuring an enclosed cabin and open cargo area with low sides and a tailgate door
A car-van hybrid featuring an enclosed cabin and unenclosed cargo area with low sides and a tailgate door
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