Essential Guide to Van Specification: Van Types

This week's Essential Guide to Van Specification will focus on basic van types. The first step towards producing a specification is to develop a clear understanding of the types of van available and their main characteristics and benefits.

Different vans and light commercials are suited to different types of job, but we can put vans into general categories, each of which has certain advantages and disadvantages. For the guide, the types of vans have been classified by size; smallest to largest. Whatever van you are looking for, you should find it in one of the following categories:

• Car-derived vans

• Micro vans

• Light vans

• Panel vans

• Chassis cabs

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