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vandervan vs
part-exchange

Part-exchange means selling your van to a dealer when you buy again, with its value given as credit. vandervan buys directly and pays into a UK bank account on collection day, with free collection from home, work or a garage.

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  • Paid on the spot
  • Finance settled
  • Any condition
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Question
vandervan
Part-exchange
Do they actually buy it?
Yes, bought directly
Yes, bought directly
How quickly can you sell?
Within 24 hours
When you buy again
How quickly are you paid?
On collection
As credit
Do you know who’s turning up?
Yes, our team
Yes, the dealer
Who can they pay?
Any UK bank account
No one, it’s credit
Do they need the logbook?
No, photo ID is enough
Yes
How long must you own the van?
No requirement
No requirement
Fees to sell
None
None
Collection
Collected free, from home, work or garage
You deliver it
Mechanical problems and non-runners?
Yes
Sometimes
Vans on finance?
Yes
Yes
Written-off vans (Cat S and Cat N)?
Yes
Sometimes
Accident-damaged vans?
Yes
Sometimes

Which option suits you?

You want it gone quickly, in any condition, collected from where it is→ vandervan
You have time for adverts, calls and viewings→ A private sale
You are buying your next van from a dealer anyway→ Part-exchange

vandervan vs part-exchange: questions

How am I paid when I part-exchange my van?

The dealer gives you credit when you buy again. vandervan pays into any UK bank account on collection day.

Can I part-exchange a non-runner or a damaged van?

Part-exchange sometimes accepts vans with mechanical problems, non-runners, accident damage or Cat S and Cat N write-offs. You deliver the van to the dealer. vandervan accepts all of these and collects free.

Do I need the logbook or a minimum period of ownership?

Part-exchange needs the logbook, with no minimum ownership requirement. vandervan has no minimum ownership requirement either and accepts photo ID without a logbook.

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