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."
Written here, from our own data.
Company news
Named in The Sunday Times 100 for the second year running
New Reg Limited, the group behind Vansold, has again been named one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies in The Sunday Times 100.
5 June 2026 · William Fletcher MBE
King's Award for Enterprise 2026
New Reg wins the King's Award for Enterprise for Innovation
New Reg Limited, the company behind Vansold, has won the King's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, the highest official business honour in the UK.
6 May 2026 · William 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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
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 · William Fletcher MBE
What is happening in the van and LCV market, and what it means if you are selling one. Selected and published by our editor.
Clean air zones Tories bid to scrap ZEV mandate as Labour and EV industry push back
The Conservative Party has launched a formal move to revoke the UK's legally binding electric vehicle sales quotas, drawing opposition from the government and the EV industry.
14 September 2026
Selling & valuation LCV registrations rise in August with record electric van sales
New light commercial vehicle registrations climbed 0.6% in August to 14,445 units, marking a fifth consecutive month of growth, according to a trade report.
14 September 2026
Fleet Reflex Fleet Solutions collapses into administration
Commercial vehicle hire firm Reflex Fleet Solutions has entered administration less than a year after a management buyout was meant to secure its future.
5 September 2026
Theft & security Fleet operators are fighting vehicle theft with the wrong playbook
Vehicle theft across Europe has risen for three consecutive years, with more than 400,000 vehicles stolen across Italy, France and the UK in 2024 alone.
3 September 2026
Running costs Fuel and energy costs top the list of pressures on van operators
Fuel and energy costs are the single biggest financial burden facing UK commercial vehicle operators, according to a trade report based on new industry research.
11 August 2026
Theft & security Diesel theft is rising, and van operators are turning to tech
Hauliers and fleet operators are increasingly seeking anti-theft technology as diesel theft incidents grow and fuel costs remain high.
5 August 2026
Rules & compliance Van fleets face tighter compliance rules closer to HGV standards
Businesses running vans are facing a growing set of legal obligations that now more closely resemble the rules applied to lorry fleets.
9 July 2026
Rules & compliance Nine in 10 fleets unprepared for van tachograph rules due July
A trade report suggests the vast majority of commercial fleets are not ready for new smart tachograph requirements affecting light goods vehicles from 1 July 2026.
1 July 2026