As a business owner, delivery driver, or even just someone looking for a vehicle with extra storage space, you may find yourself trying to decide what type of van best suits your needs. From box vans to step vans, many of these vehicles hold extra space for passengers, boxes, and supplies. While these vehicles are built to hold more, the cargo van is the best choice if you need extra space.
A cargo van is a full-sized van with a load capacity similar to that of a pickup truck with similar towing capabilities. Need a cargo van with a half-ton capacity? What about a 2,000-pound (one ton) capacity? Will your load be protected from the elements? What about the towing capacity?
Cargo vans are likely the most versatile vehicle with towing and storage capabilities you can find on the market. Global sales of cargo vans have skyrocketed over the years as delivery service vehicles have been in high demand.
Synonymous with vehicle manufacturing, Ford has become the leader in cargo van sales, especially in the U.K. The leader in cargo van sales in 2015, Ford is well-established as Europe’s best-selling commercial vehicle manufacturer, boasting over 396,000 registered commercial vans.
The Ford Transit, a popular choice for delivery drivers and companies, isn’t necessarily the most attractive vehicle. Still, it remains the most practical and popular cargo van on the market in the U.K. But why the hype behind Ford Transit vans?
Reliability
When looking for a vehicle, whether for business or personal use, one of the first things you may look for is how reliable the vehicle will be over time. The reliability of the vehicle means that it will withstand everyday use and live up to expectations. The Ford Transit, building on a 50-plus-year run in Europe, is backed by the Ford promise of peace of mind and confidence in your vehicle choice.
Ford has spent decades building trust with customers of the Ford Transit. Within that time frame, new materials and technologies have developed, leading to improvements for the Ford Transit on a large scale. And if something goes wrong? Ford has a solution for that too, as they have a strong network backing in the U.K., available for replacing and repairing parts in the rare instance of a breakdown.
Customisation
Think FedEx, Amazon, or a grocery delivery service. In the U.K. and on a global scale, the Ford Transit is the most versatile vehicle and is capable of customisation depending on the owner’s needs.
Wheelbases, passenger count, cargo hold space, trims, and interior design are all customisable features of the Ford Transit, making it unique to every business’s needs. Some features, such as trim, can be selected from a range of options Ford already has. Trims include Leader, Trend, and Limited, among others.
While design and materials are important customisations for a business to consider with the Ford Transit, other features like technology are important as well. Including cruise control, touchscreens, self-parking capabilities, GPS tools, and more can be useful if you’re using the Transit for something like delivery services.
Cost Efficiency
As the economy shifts, so does the cost of running a vehicle. Gas, repairs, and regular maintenance are all costs that factor into owning and operating a vehicle.
Being cost-efficient as a one-person crew or part of a large fleet of delivery vehicles (like Amazon) means knowing how to manage finances effectively. Knowing the potential costs you or your business could face when purchasing a vehicle is an important step in making smart financial decisions.
Pricing is the icing on the cake for anyone searching for their next vehicle. The Ford Transit is right up there with the competition.
The Ford Transit is an easy decision to make from a cost-efficiency standpoint. The Transit also boasts a strong fuel economy and low running costs, making it a financially appealing option for business owners looking for a cargo van.
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