Aston Barclay’s used LCV desirability index has been topped by the Citroen Relay panel van as home delivery and construction sectors are fuelling the market.
Out of the 20 LCV’s in the index, 6 are pickups, and nine are panel vans as demand remains strong across the sectors. Citroen Vans remain confident for the future
Topping the chart in February was the Citroen Relay panel van which was accompanied by both the VW Transporter Iveco Daily and Renault Trafic and in overall Top Ten.
In second and third place were the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger pick-ups, with the 4×4 models currently making higher prices than their two-wheel drive counterparts. Furtehr own the list in the Top 20 were the Mitsubishi L200, Nissan Navara, VW Amarok and Fiat Fullback pick-ups also appeared. This is due to small and large construction companies acquiring new or replacement vehicles to support business growth and other vans for sale.
Both home delivery and construction have been booming and this trend is “having a direct impact on the number of used vans going into the sector in the absence of new vehicle availability,” said Geoff Flood, Aston Barclay’s new national LCV sales manager.
Relay finance prices have currently hit a ceiling and have not moved for the past six months at £8,320 even though demand for used LCVs is strong across the market. With reports of delivery delays of some new LCVs of up to 12 months there may be a price surge later in 2022
Three key metrics are taken into account by the index, web views prior to sale, number of physical and online bids per sale, and the sale price achieved as a percentage of CAP average.
Aston Barclay’s used LCV desirability index has been topped by the Citroen Relay panel van
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by more than a fifth (21.4%) in 2021, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
There were 355,380 vans registered in the year, ending with the best December for the sector since 2015 with a 7.8% increase.
The robustness of the LCV market was due, in part, to strong underlying demand from key sectors – notably construction and home delivery fleets – with significant fleet investments resulting in 62,723 more units being registered in the last year than in 2020.
This performance is only marginally weaker than the strong 2019 market (-2.8%) and the five-year pre-Covid average (-3%).
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “After a difficult 2020, the commercial vehicle sector has bounced back, with registrations recovering to just shy of pre-Covid levels.
“While demand has remained robust, there is still the potential for market volatility with the Omicron variant and component shortages threatening supply chains.”
BEV uptake soared by 142.3%, although this equates to a relatively modest 12,759 zero emission vans and a total market share of 3.6%.
With petrol and diesel vans facing the same end of sale date as passenger cars, this shows just how far the LCV BEV market needs to grow even to replicate the shift taking place in the passenger car market, where BEVs account for one in nine registrations as opposed to one in 28 in the van market.
Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) manufacturer in 2021. Vauxhall sold 2,916 e-LCVs in 2021, up a massive 984% on last year, outperforming the market that was up by 136%.
Sales success last year was underpinned by the all-electric Vivaro-e, the best-selling model in the e-LCV sector in 2021.
Paul Willcox, managing director of Vauxhall Crew Vans , said: “As a British brand, I’m proud to see Vauxhall is leading the electrification of the UK van market with our multiple award-winning Vivaro-e.”
Hawes says that manufacturers are working hard to ensure deliveries. “With a record number of battery electric vans registered this past year, customers can be assured that more of these new technology vehicles will be available to keep society and businesses moving in an increasingly zero-emission manner,” he said.
In terms of market segmentation, there were significant increases for both 4x4s and the heaviest vans weighing greater than 2.5-3.5 tonnes of 183.0% and 27.8% respectively, while vans weighing greater than 2.0-2.5 tonnes were the only segment to decrease, albeit by a marginal 0.8%.
The Ford Transit Custom range was the UK’s top-selling vehicle among both passenger and commercial vehicles last year. More than 53,000 buyers chose new Ford Transit Customs, while a further 3,750 customers bought Ford Tourneo Custom people carrier.
In addition to delivering 10% more one-tonne Transit Custom Lease than in 2020, Ford also last year supplied more than 34,000 of the larger two-tonne Transit, making it the UK’s third best-selling vehicle in the year.
Ford’s total commercial vehicle range accounted for one in every three vans bought in 2021.
Lisa Brankin, Ford of Britain and Ireland managing director, said: “Ford prioritised vehicle supply in a difficult year, with the pandemic ongoing and semiconductor shortages affecting the entire automotive industry, to grow commercial vehicle sales and meet the demand and loyalty to the Transit Custom brand.”
Looking forward to 2022, the LCV van lease market is predicted to grow further to 363,700 units, bringing registrations in line with 2019’s 365,778 units.
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by more than a fifth (21.4%) in
Load Lok, extra tie rails, extra lights, tail lifts
Swiss have been selling the Citroen Relay Luton Van since 2012 and in fact we think we sold the very first one. The Relay hasnt changed much since then and is still the same great value vehicle. Back then we had to find a Luton Van Manufacturer to build the vehicles for us but these days Citroen Ready To Run Programme does it all for us. The latest Citroen Relay Luton vans are built by good old JC Payne of Birmingham and we are really pleased with the quality and attention to detail. The resale value on these is quite suprising and you may well see six year old 100K miles (claimed!) for £7000 used
2014 100K Citroen Relay Luton
Swiss have been selling the Citroen Relay Luton Van since 2012 and in fact we
Even a fraction of difference in fuel cost will come a long way when you are covering tens of thousands of miles each year. Last week, Swiss Vans presented the top ten most economical medium-sized vans. Here we list the top most economical large-sized vans for 2014-2015 in the UK for 2014-1015. The MPG figures pertain to unladen vans.
Fiat Ducato 35 2.3 MultiJet has a reported 44.1mpg. Though it is no longer unusual for larger to vans to have a more than 40 mpg, Fiat is still ahead of Ford and Citroen. These Fiat Ducato variants with either 110 PS or 130 PS are powered by a 2.3-litre diesel engine.
Citroen Relay L1H1 e-HDI 130 SS is the lone Citroen Relay model with a 42.8mpg. This version is smaller than other variants in the series but it is still sizeable with a load volume of 8m3 and a payload of 1155kg.
Nissan NV400 L1H1 2.3dCi 3300 135 SS SE FWD’s mpg is 42.1, powered by a 2.3dCi diesel engine, 135 PS. Though this van is the shortest, it is one of the most fuel efficient. Note that other variants in this series do have comparable mpgs.
Ford Transit 310 L2H2 2.2 TDCi 125 FWD ECOnetic SS with its 41.5mpg Ford Transit variants. There are models under this range that are more spacious with a fuel economy better than most vans on the market today. The L2H2 TDCI 125PS form is the most fuel efficient amongst other Transit models.
Peugeot Boxer 330 L1H1 110 matches the Ford Transit above with its 41.5mpg but may not be as practical compared to it due to its lower maximum payload. However other models of the Boxer are more spacious and with mpgs that are close enough to the L1H1.
Renault Master Business FWD LM35 Energy dCi 135 has a 40.9 mpg. Though this model is practically the same as the NV400 mechanically-wise, the later is more economical. However the Renault has a greater load volume than the NV 400 at 5m3 and a payload rating of 22445 kg.
Volkswagen Crafter SWB Low Roof CR30 2.0TDI 109 BlueMotion with a 39.8 mpg is the lowest and shortest but most economical Crafter variant. However, compared to other vans in this class, it is not quite as sizeable.
Mercedes-Benz-Benz-Benz-Benz-Benz Sprinter 316CDI 3.5t Short Standard Roof BlueEFFICIENCY Auto’s 38.7 mpg rating is shared by other models in this rage. This variant stands out as it has automatic transmission and a greater payload rating of 1370 kg.
Vauxhall Movano L2H2 FWD 3500 2.3CDTI 16v 100 ecoFLEX Start/Stop has a 38.2 mpg. For more power, the 125 PS engine is recommended but fuel efficiency is slightly lower.
Iveco Daily H2 Single Rear Wheel F1A 146PS 33.6mpg is not as impressive but this van is not only durable but very roomy.
There we have the top ten large vans with the greatest mpg. Call us now for enquiries.
Even a fraction of difference in fuel cost will come a long way when you
Now available from Swiss Vans exclusively The Citroen Relay Maxxi Luton van with a 5 Metre load length
The Citroen Relay Luton Maxxi has just changed shape with a new frontend and headlights and just in time we have created our largest ever 3500 KG Luton Van.
The load length on this Citroen Relay is an incredible 5 Metres
Payload slightly reduced compared with the normal Luton of 4M.
Optional Superlight weight material to compensate for this.
A tai lift and a 5 M Load length is not possible but we can make one slightly shorter.
Optional Load Lok.
Optional Satnav and reversing camera in the Dash.
Power windows and steering and New 130 PS engine.
This vehicle shows a curved roof that improves fuel economy
Swiss Vans is a national van supplier, one of the largest in the EU. We specialise in finance lease, contract hire, outright purchase and hire purchase. We order more vehicles than anyone else in the UK and since we stock the most popular models and configurations of vans in bulk, we are able to provide unrivalled delivery times and pricing compared to regular local van dealers.
The Citroen Relay Luton Maxxi has just changed shape with a new frontend and headlights and
The Citroen Relay Luton Van welcomes the new plate! Soon you will be able to have your very own 14 plate Citroen Relay Luton van! This specific model comes built by us at Swiss Vans and features a longer load length of 4Meters in staid of the standard 3.4! More load space for your cargo.
Payment example:-
6 in advance 47 x £289 a Month Plus VAT 10K Per Annum or £352 over just two years on a van lease !
If you are interested in getting more information about the Citroen Relay Luton, please call today.
Remember the new plate is fast approaching!
It is that time of year again, you can get yourself a 14 plate Van and even get it delivered right to your door!
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Citroen Nemo HDi 75 manual 660 Enterprise
The Citroen Nemo is a smart business choice when looking for a compact van – no wonder Citroen describe it as their ‘pocket sized giant’!
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3 + 23 Payments of £170.99
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This product which is exclusive to Swiss VanTek is the answer to storing and transporting your cargo with ease. With its unique design The Vanorak sits just behind the rear wheel arches of a VW Transporter.
The Vanorak stores your cargo safely and neatly to prevent it from moving around.
The Vanorak is a rugged construction moulded from high strength MDPE and sturdy enough to hold heavy items. It is separated into three compartments each of which is water proof.
Compartment 1 – is lidded as a removable wine/bottle rack
Compartment 2 – for holding larger items
Compartment 3 – a lid which doubles as a tray so that items such as handbags can be stored underneath
Umbrella holes are located on each side to make sure you are always prepared.
At Swiss Vans have had the privilege of driving and Photographing this amazing Van!
The Citroen Relay comes loaded with a range of great features, for a van of its size it’s also surprisingly appealing. Also comes in a Luton version.
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At Swiss Vans it is not just new vans that we sell, we also have a dedicated used site so we can stock some of the best VW vans in the UK. There we can add bigger alloys, side bars, Sat Navs and other van accessories. We tend to stock High Specification VW Transporter T6 Kombi, Ford Transit Custom in some pretty large quantities.
The New Citroen Berlingo 725 l2 Crew Van. This award winning 5-seat van from the Citroen Berlingo range is a VAT-reclaimable van as it meets all the HM Revenue & Customs requirements that have been set for a van. The Berlingo 725L2 Crew Van is a van with a unique combination of 5 seats, a great 1,320/1,805 mm load length, 716kg payload and a load compartment of 2.4/3.5cu.m. The van runs on a fuel efficient 90 hp engine which provides it with the required power to use the van for both personal and commercial purposes.
Optimum safety to passengers
The bulkhead design and innovative sliding/folding rear seat of this versatile new van offers optimum passenger safety and load compartment volume. The van’s seating design consists of a driver’s seat, a passenger’s seat and a 3-seat rear bench. In addition to this, there is a full-height metal bulkhead that can be folded if required and not in use.
If the rear seat is to be used, it is the bulkhead which separates the five-seat crew compartment from the van’s load compartment. In case you need to use the van for personal use and only with a passenger, you can always use the Berlingo 725 L2 Crew Van as a two-seater.
Can be used as a two-seater when required
To do this, you just have to release the catches on the rear seat. This helps fold the seat back forward to about a 180 degrees vertical position behind the front seat. At the same time, the bulkhead which is attached to the seat back, slides forwards on runners to the desired position behind front seats to provide you with the comfort and privacy of a 2-seater.
This van especially appeals to LCV customers and is high in demand from operators involved in the utilities maintenance, civil engineering and construction businesses. This is because the van can be conveniently used to carry the minimal equipment and supplies these businesses require in their line of work.
Standard equipment of the crew van
The van is equipped with standard equipment like unglazed twin sliding, side load doors and unglazed asymmetrical rear doors. In addition to this, the van comes with a central locking system, heat restraints, electric front windows and to top it all, it’s five seats have three-point inertia seatbelts. The feature that makes this Crew Van unique from other vans in the market is the Trackstar and the Trafficmaster Smartnav stolen vehicle tracking system.
For more information call our team on 01656 674620 or 01656 763900 or email info@swissvans.com
The New Citroen Berlingo 725 l2 Crew Van. This award winning 5-seat van from the
