Where to buy or sell

Compare every major UK platform for vans, buses, coaches, minibuses, HGVs and pickups. Honest pros & cons.

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Auto Trader

UK's largest vehicle marketplace

VansPickupsTrucksMinibuses

Pros

  • Biggest selection of vans & commercial
  • Trusted brand
  • Dealer & private listings
  • Price indicator tool

Cons

  • Can feel overwhelming
  • Premium listings cost dealers more

Overall best for volume — if it exists, it's probably on here.

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CarWow

Compare new van deals from dealers

VansEVs

Pros

  • Great for new van deals
  • Dealers compete on price
  • Strong video reviews (YouTube)
  • Transparent pricing

Cons

  • Limited used stock
  • Mostly cars, van section smaller
  • No private sellers

Best for new van buyers who want dealers fighting over your business.

Heycar

Quality-checked used vans

VansEVs

Pros

  • All vehicles quality checked
  • No category S/C/D write-offs
  • Clean, easy-to-use site
  • Warranty included

Cons

  • Smaller stock than Auto Trader
  • No private sellers
  • Limited commercial range

Best for peace of mind — every van is quality checked. No nasty surprises.

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Motors.co.uk

Free dealer listings with huge reach

VansPickups

Pros

  • Free to list for dealers
  • Good used van stock
  • Price comparison tools
  • Part exchange valuations

Cons

  • Fewer private listings
  • Less brand recognition
  • UI not as polished

Solid alternative to Auto Trader with good deals from smaller dealers.

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Cazoo

Buy online, delivered to your door — now part of Motors network

VansPickups

Pros

  • Buy 100% online — delivered to your door
  • 7-day money-back guarantee
  • 300-point inspected vehicles
  • Part of the Motors & eBay dealer network

Cons

  • Smaller stock since relaunch
  • No private sellers
  • Limited commercial range
  • Less well-known post-rebrand

Best for buying a van entirely online with delivery and a money-back guarantee.

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eBay Motors

Auctions + buy-it-now, everything goes

VansBusesCoachesMinibusesHGVsPickups

Pros

  • Huge range including rare finds
  • Auction bargains possible
  • Private + dealer
  • Buyer protection

Cons

  • Quality varies massively
  • Auction risk
  • Less specialist filtering

Best for bargain hunters and projects. You might find gold, you might find rust.

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Commercial Motor

The trade's marketplace for commercial vehicles

HGVsBusesCoachesTrailers

Pros

  • Specialist commercial focus
  • Trucks, buses, coaches, trailers
  • Trade-quality listings
  • Industry news

Cons

  • Trade-focused, less consumer-friendly
  • Smaller van selection
  • Dated UI

Best for HGVs, coaches, buses — the serious commercial stuff.

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Van Monster

Nearly-new ex-fleet vans at scale

Vans

Pros

  • Nearly-new ex-lease stock
  • Consistent quality
  • Good warranty options
  • Regular fresh stock

Cons

  • Limited to their own fleet stock
  • No private sellers
  • Standard spec only

Best for nearly-new at a discount — ex-fleet means low miles, full history.

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