Hunt for a Van

As you say, it probably suits you better than any other type of van but:

Can you afford it - hp charges will add to the cost?
Does that price or any finance charges include VAT?
What are the insurance and servicing costs?
Does this come under the expensive vehicle tax supplement - over £40k = extra £440 on the road tax for years 2-6?
Is it worth spending this much on a vehicle for a part time job?
Will you be happy lugging all your tools and equipment around with you on a family outing?

I doubt whether you’ll get anywhere hear 32 miles range on electric or 166mpg on petrol so take those figures with a pinch of salt and bear in mind that a commercial crew cab vehicle with seats in will not be a comfortable ride.

One other thing, a good thing for you, being PHEV, you can charge it at home with just a granny lead.

It might be worth getting an exact quote on the insurance bearing in mind if you insure it SDP you can’t use it for business so you will have to insure it for business use with a SDP extension.
 
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As you say, it probably suits you better than any other type of van but:

Can you afford it - hp charges will add to the cost?
Does that price or any finance charges include VAT?
What are the insurance and servicing costs?
Does this come under the expensive vehicle tax supplement - over £40k = extra £440 on the road tax for years 2-6?
Is it worth spending this much on a vehicle for a part time job?
Will you be happy lugging all your tools and equipment around with you on a family outing?

I doubt whether you’ll get anywhere hear 32 miles range on electric or 166mpg on petrol so take those figures with a pinch of salt and bear in mind that a commercial crew cab vehicle with seats in will not be a comfortable ride.

One other thing, a good thing for you, being PHEV, you can charge it at home with just a granny lead.

It might be worth getting an exact quote on the insurance bearing in mind if you insure it SDP you can’t use it for business so you will have to insure it for business use with a SDP extension.
Ill get back to this later. Some great points that Im not fully aware of like tax.
This is a good way to educate myself
to help make my mind up is with yours and others advise.

Thank you
 
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