Should I Get a Van or a Pickup Truck For My Business?

November 8th, 2024

Leasing a vehicle has lots of benefits for businesses. You’re able to spread the cost of your vehicle across the term of the lease, you’ll be making a great first impression with your customers, and you’ll also reap the rewards of a tax-efficient leasing deal.

Will you need to transport your team? Is fuel efficiency important? Or are you looking for great technology to keep you safe and entertained on the road? It’s important to decide what’s important to you and your business.

Whether you should get a pickup truck or van lease, depends on how you’ll use the vehicle for your business. We’ll take you through the benefits of both pick ups and vans, so you can choose a vehicle that will work for you.

Van leasing

You won’t be short of choice if you’re looking at taking out a van lease. With a huge range of major manufacturers offering vans in multiple sizes, and a variety of spec levels, there will definitely be something to suit your business.

Think about how you’re going to use your vehicle. An inner-city courier will be looking for something different than a general builder who may need to transport anything from paving slabs to sheets of plasterboard.

Size and payload capability are important considerations. You should also think about what level of specification you want from your vehicle. Are you happy with a CD player and radio, or do you need a reversing camera and heated seats?

Van leasing offers you the opportunity to discuss your business vehicle needs with an expert. They will source the right vehicle for your business and work to tailor the perfect finance agreement to allow you to spread the cost of your new vehicle across a term on 2-5 years.

Pickup Trucks

Many used to think of pickup trucks as agricultural vehicles. While they still play a prominent part in the farming industry, their benefits extent way beyond agriculture.

Looking for a vehicle that can handle anything off-road, tow, and carry heavy loads? You’re looking for a pickup truck.

Much like a van lease, its important to consider what you need from your business vehicle when you’re researching pickup trucks. While all commercial double-cab pickups offer the ability to carry payload of a ton and tow 3500kg – not all are capable of both at once.

What about technology? If you’re just looking for a workhorse, you’ll be happy with a basic interior, knowing that your truck is tough enough to get the job done. If you’re looking for a bit more luxury, you’ll find the high-spec pick-ups will offer leather interiors, 10” plus infotainment systems, heated seats and all the driver tech you could want.

Another bonus of a commercial pickup is that you’ll be able to transport your team. With double-cab pickups across the board offering 5 seats, you’ll be able to get your team to where they need to be, and carry materials in the load bed.

There’s a good amount of choice in the pickup market, and more than enough variations on every model to offer the specification you’re looking for. For a low down on four of the top players, read our blog on the Ford Ranger here.

Business Vehicle Leasing

Whether you’ve decided to get a van or a pickup truck for your business, leasing offers lots of benefits.

Aside from being able to spread the cost of your vehicle across the term of your lease, if you’re VAT registered, you’ll also be able to claim back the VAT you pay on your vehicle too.

Other benefits of business vehicle leasing are regular monthly payments, flexible lease options, a manufacturer’s warranty for at least the first 3 years, and an affordable brand new vehicle for your business.

Interested in leasing but not sure whether you should choose a van lease or a pickup? Want more detail on a specific vehicle? What about the types of business vehicle lease? We’ve got you covered. Just call 0117 962 5314 to speak with our vehicle experts for no-obligation advice.