Resources
Honest guides for people selling a van.
No fluff. No journey-speak. Just the things we wish more sellers knew before they hit "list" or "accept."
News
Car.co.uk wins the King's Award for Enterprise, what it means for van sellers
The group behind Vansold has been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2026. Here's what the award recognises, and why it matters if you're selling a van.
6 May 2026 · Will Fletcher MBE
Pricing
How much is my old van worth in 2026?
A clear breakdown of what older vans actually sell for in 2026, by age, by condition, and what shifts the number up or down.
2 May 2026 · Will Fletcher
Finance & ownership
How to sell a van with outstanding finance
Outstanding finance doesn't stop you selling your van, but it does change the process. Here's exactly how settlement works and what happens to the equity.
28 April 2026 · Will Fletcher
How it works
Scrap vs salvage: which gets you more for your van?
The difference between scrap and salvage offers, and why your van might fall into the higher-paying bucket without you realising.
22 April 2026 · Will Fletcher
Paperwork
Selling a van without a V5 logbook
Lost your V5C? You can still sell, but there are rules about what you need and what the buyer can and can't do. Here's the practical guide.
21 April 2026 · Will Fletcher
Selling
Selling a van with no MOT: what you can and can't do
An MOT-less van isn't worthless, and selling one isn't illegal. Here's the rule book in plain English.
15 April 2026 · Will Fletcher
Valuation
What's my van worth? How scrap, salvage and trade prices actually work
Three different markets price your van three different ways. Understanding which one applies to yours is the difference between a fair offer and a bad one.
14 April 2026 · Will Fletcher
Fleet
How to sell a fleet of vans: the operator's playbook
Selling 5, 30, or 300 vans is a different problem to selling one. Here's how to defleet without burying yourself in admin.
8 April 2026 · Andrew Logan
Non-runners
How to sell a van that won't start or drive
Non-runners are sellable, but you need the right buyer and realistic expectations about price. Here's what to expect and how the collection works.
7 April 2026 · Will Fletcher
Emissions & compliance
ULEZ, CAZ and van emissions: what sellers need to know in 2025
If your van is non-compliant with London's ULEZ or a Clean Air Zone, it's affecting what buyers will pay. Here's how to work out your position and what to do about it.
31 March 2026 · Will Fletcher
Valuation
Van depreciation: the best and worst time to sell by make and mileage
Vans don't depreciate in a straight line. There are cliffs, plateaus, and sweet spots. Knowing where your van sits on the curve changes how urgently you should be selling.
24 March 2026 · Will Fletcher
Paperwork
How to transfer a van out of your name quickly (and what happens if you don't)
Selling a van doesn't automatically remove it from your name. Here's exactly how to notify DVLA, how long it takes, and the risks of getting this wrong.
17 March 2026 · Will Fletcher
Fleet & business
Selling a company van: tax, VAT, and who actually owns it
Selling a van owned by your business is not the same as selling a personal vehicle. Here's what you need to check before agreeing a sale, and what your accountant needs to know.
10 March 2026 · Will Fletcher
Scrap & end of life
Certificate of Destruction explained: what happens when a van is scrapped
A CoD is more than a receipt, it's the legal document that removes the van from DVLA records permanently. Here's what it means, who issues it, and what you should keep.
3 March 2026 · Will Fletcher
High mileage
High-mileage van: is it worth repairing or selling?
The repair-or-sell decision is mostly arithmetic, but most people get the arithmetic wrong. Here's how to think through it properly.
24 February 2026 · Will Fletcher
Selling options
Private sale vs. trade buyer: the real numbers for van sellers
Private sale looks like more money on paper. Here's what it actually costs in time, risk, and admin, and when trade is the better deal even at a lower headline price.
17 February 2026 · Will Fletcher