Small businesses thinking of selling their vans should do so now, suggests pricing expert George Alexander. The prices being achieved by commercial vehicles are at their peak – and are likely to wane in 2007. The commercial vehicle market is on an upward path in the approach to the new year.
But small businesses should remain cautious as they plan their buying and selling strategies for the future.
Currently, the sensible approach is to take full advantage of buoyant trading conditions – and bank as much profit as possible.
Used van supply is set to increase sharply.
A wave of used stock, sold over a series of record registration years, is coming to an auction hall soon.
This means prices for used commercial vehicles won’t be so strong in 2007.
So what are the vans that are really selling well?
- Values of the best-presented Escort, Corsavan, 206 HDi, Fiesta and Astravan continue to be high.
- The ever-popular C20 Caddy is still experiencing high demand and a shortage in supply. Many traders are paying top price for the limited stock for the market’s most desirable van.
- Late-year high-specification Multijet versions of the Doblo are attracting premium prices.
- In the panel van sector, heightened demand continues to have a positive impact on prices in the small to medium used panel van category. A clean used van with low mileage – from the Ford Transit through to the Mercedes Sprinter – is almost guaranteed to give a quick sale and attractive price.
EurotaxGlass’s pubishes Glass’s Guide, an expert pricing guide to used van values. You can find them at
www.eurotaxglass.co.uk.
