Great value used vans: five of the best

Best value vans

At Vanwise Group, as one of the south east's most popular van traders, we pride ourselves on offering great deals on used vans – not just in terms of price, but of quality too.Our in-house technicians thoroughly inspect all our vans before they go on sale, to make sure they're in the best condition possible. But we don't think the excellent quality that we offer is a reason to overcharge our customers. With that in mind, let's have a look at some of our particularly great value vans on offer.

All the below options come with the following features as standard:

  • A side door for easy access (along with rear doors), plus a bulkhead to separate the load area from the cabin
  • A height-adjustable driver's seat and adjustable steering wheel, to help you find a comfortable driving position
  • ABS, a driver's airbag, remote central locking and an immobiliser as standard

You have: £5,500 to spend

Fiat Doblo Cargo

Twice winner of the International Van of the Year award, the Fiat Doblo Cargo is a capable small van which offers generous load-carrying capacity, a wide choice of engines and body styles, impressive fuel economy and a spacious, comfortable cab. For £5,500 you’ll get a 2016 1.2-litre three-seater Doblo Cargo in great condition, with around 40,000 to 50,000 miles on the clock and features like traction control and a radio/CD player.

Vauxhall Combo

Now in its fifth generation, the Vauxhall Combo combines abundant equipment and safety kit with ample load space and strong, economical engines. It’s a pleasure to drive, with a comfortable ride and reassuring grip and handling, while the roomy, modern cab provides good visibility and plenty of storage.

£5,500 will get you a high-quality 2016 two-seater Combo Sportive, powered by a 1.2-litre 90bhp CDTi engine delivering an impressive 56.5mpg. The van comes with air conditioning, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

You have: £6,500 to spend

Ford Fiesta van

Good-looking and fun to drive, the Ford Fiesta van is the UK's bestselling small car-derived van. With just under a cubic metre of load space and a comfortable cabin, it’s a flexible option for jobs around town. On the road, it handles with competence and control, and is refined and easy to manoeuvre.

£6,500 will get you a 2016 Ford Fiesta two-seater van with a 1.5-litre 75bhp TDCi engine delivering a massive 78.5mpg. Equipment includes a radio/CD player with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

Peugeot Partner

A capable small van which can carry a payload of up to 4.4 cubic metres, the Peugeot Partner is comfortable, practical and engaging to drive. It offers efficient engines, generous technology and plenty of storage in the cabin. For £6,500 you’ll get a 2015 Peugeot Partner in excellent condition and low mileage. Its 1.6-litre HDi engine delivers 90bhp and fuel economy of 56.5mpg, and features include air conditioning, parking sensors, cruise control, traction control and a DAB radio.

You have: £7,000 to spend

Ford Transit Connect

The UK's fifth bestselling van, the Ford Transit Connect is packed with technology, offers ample storage space and is available in a variety of configurations. It can carry a payload of up to 3.6 cubic metres and tow up to 1,300kg, with its smooth engines delivering plenty of power. Yet it drives like a family car, with a comfortable, absorbent ride and good road holding.

£7,000 will get you a 2016 Ford Transit in top condition, with a 1.5-litre TDCi 99bhp engine that’s Euro 6 compliant and delivers 58.9mpg. Equipment includes air conditioning, parking sensors, and a DAB radio and CD player with Bluetooth connectivity.


Knowing all this now you are ready to go on a hunt for your next van. Check our available stock for many different types of pre-owned commercial vehicles.
Panel vans, minibuses, pick-ups, and tipper vans from the biggest makes are all available at great prices.

If you'd like to test drive one of the used vans for sale, have a look at our website to see what we have for you, and call us at our Essex dealership on 01279 216163. Ask us about our vans on finance and van contract hire offers too.