New van prices

[Shaunpaul]

Looking at upgrading the 08 plate transit tipper as its looking and feeling a little tired now, however both used and new prices just seem crazy since Covid. Can anyone see prices falling anytime soon with all this cost of living crisis, interest rates and a recession on the horizon?. The guy at the dealership says there’s an increase in January of £1000 on a new van, and even the tow bar is an additional item, seems ridiculous you can buy a terraced house in some areas for the price of what they want for a brand new van with a shocking payload. Thinking the sensible option would be hang fire for 6 months and see what happens, in the meantime make do and mend.

 

hope everyone has an enjoyable Christmas and best wishes for 2024 🎄

[Mick Dempsey]

I don’t think you’ll see any significant drop in prices, if you need it, buy it.

[monkeybusiness]

Ordering a single new-order van from a dealer leaves you wide open to being bummed - list prices are always mental and they charge extra for everything on a factory order. 
You’re better off finding a dealer with pre-registered stock as you’ll have a better chance of negotiating a deal. Fleet orders trigger big manufacturer discounts and some leasing companies will bulk-buy - have a look online for the type of van you are after and be prepared to do a deal at the other end of the country.

Vehicles sitting registered on forecourts are about to be a year older (even though they are essentially brand new) -  this makes them cheaper to buy too. 
 

[treevolution]

It's not a sell trick anymore to say vans will increase in price next year's as they will continue to go up.

 

Only reason to hold off is for a lower interest rate if you believe they will come down next year.

 

On the plus side if you are Ltd then a new van will help bring down you corporation tax bill by a fair amount.