What's the best secondhand small van to buy up to 8 years old?
What's the best make/model of small van to buy second hand up to 8 years old?
Asked on 2 July 2025 by andy
Answered by
Craig Cheetham
From a reliability perspective, we'd look at the Volkswagen Caddy, Renault Kangoo and Mercedes-Benz Citan. Avoid anything with a 'wet-belt' engine unless there is evidence of a recent cam belt change. This will apply to models such as the Citroen Berlingo, Ford Transit Connect and Peugeot Partner.
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