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Used Panel vans for Sale

We have 6,370 panel vans in stock. All vans come with 12 months free breakdown cover (or a discounted upgrade if you're an AA member) and £75 off your next service & MOT.

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Used panel vans in stock

  • Peugeot Boxer BLUE HDI 335 L3H2 PROFESSIONAL P/V
    £6,000 + VAT
    Peugeot Boxer BLUE HDI 335 L3H2 PROFESSIONAL P/V
    • 2018
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    • 79,200 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Portland Motors London Ltd

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  • Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    £15,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    • 2024
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    • 17 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    £16,990
    Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    • 2021
    • •
    • 29,311 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    £18,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    • 2024
    • •
    • 74 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Citroen Dispatch 1.5 BlueHDi Enterprise M Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual MWB Euro 6
    £20,990 + VAT
    Citroen Dispatch 1.5 BlueHDi Enterprise M Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual MWB Euro 6
    • 2024
    • •
    • 9 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Peugeot Expert 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Professional Premium +
    £13,400 + VAT
    PEUGEOT EXPERT 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Professional Premium +
    • 2023
    • •
    • 34,600 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    SAI (Wimbledon) Ltd

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Popular panel van models in the UK

  • Ford Transit

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  • Mercedes Sprinter

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    3.5/5

  • Renault Trafic

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    4.5/5

  • Vauxhall Combo

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  • Vauxhall Vivaro

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AA inspected panel vans

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    CITROEN BERLINGO 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Driver M Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6
    CITROEN BERLINGO 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Driver M Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6
    CITROEN BERLINGO 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Driver M Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6
    £8,797 + VAT
    CITROEN BERLINGO 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Driver M Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6
    • 2020
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    • 72,219 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Amin Motors Ltd

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    VOLKSWAGEN CADDY 2.0 TDI C20 Commerce Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6 (s/s
    VOLKSWAGEN CADDY 2.0 TDI C20 Commerce Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6 (s/s
    VOLKSWAGEN CADDY 2.0 TDI C20 Commerce Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6 (s/s
    £9,997 + VAT
    VOLKSWAGEN CADDY 2.0 TDI C20 Commerce Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual SWB Euro 6 (s/s
    • 2021
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    • 83,723 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Amin Motors Ltd

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    VAUXHALL VIVARO 1.5 Turbo D 2900 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    VAUXHALL VIVARO 1.5 Turbo D 2900 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    VAUXHALL VIVARO 1.5 Turbo D 2900 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    £10,997 + VAT
    VAUXHALL VIVARO 1.5 Turbo D 2900 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    • 2021
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    • 59,801 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Amin Motors Ltd

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  • Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    £15,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    • 2024
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    • 17 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    £16,990
    Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Dynamic Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual L2 H1 Euro
    • 2021
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    • 29,311 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    £18,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    • 2024
    • •
    • 74 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Citroen Dispatch 1.5 BlueHDi Enterprise M Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual MWB Euro 6
    £20,990 + VAT
    Citroen Dispatch 1.5 BlueHDi Enterprise M Panel Van 6dr Diesel Manual MWB Euro 6
    • 2024
    • •
    • 9 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise Edition M Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manua
    £8,742 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise Edition M Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manua
    • 2022
    • •
    • 46,545 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Stellantis &You West London

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  • Peugeot Partner 1.5 BlueHDi 950 Professional Premium + Long Panel Van 6dr Diesel
    £10,408 + VAT
    Peugeot Partner 1.5 BlueHDi 950 Professional Premium + Long Panel Van 6dr Diesel
    • 2023
    • •
    • 43,560 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Stellantis &You West London

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Automatic panel vans for sale

  • Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    £15,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    • 2024
    • •
    • 17 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    £18,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 1000 Enterprise M Panel Van 5dr Diesel EAT8 SWB Euro
    • 2024
    • •
    • 74 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Elite Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Elite Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Elite Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £7,490 + VAT
    Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 Turbo D 3100 Elite Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2019
    • •
    • 158,204 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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Electric panel vans

  • Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    £15,990 + VAT
    Citroen Berlingo 750 50kWh Enterprise Edition XL Panel Van 6dr Electric Auto LWB
    • 2024
    • •
    • 17 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Wimbledon

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  • PEUGEOT E-EXPERT E 1000 75kWh Professional LWB Electric panel van, 72,200 miles,
    PEUGEOT E-EXPERT E 1000 75kWh Professional LWB Electric panel van, 72,200 miles,
    PEUGEOT E-EXPERT E 1000 75kWh Professional LWB Electric panel van, 72,200 miles,
    £9,999 + VAT
    PEUGEOT E-EXPERT E 1000 75kWh Professional LWB Electric panel van, 72,200 miles,
    • 2021
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    • 72,200 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Approved Cars Limited

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  • PEUGEOT E-EXPERT White e 1200 75kWh electric panel van, 48,600 miles, ULEZ compli
    PEUGEOT E-EXPERT White e 1200 75kWh electric panel van, 48,600 miles, ULEZ compli
    PEUGEOT E-EXPERT White e 1200 75kWh electric panel van, 48,600 miles, ULEZ compli
    £10,999 + VAT
    PEUGEOT E-EXPERT White e 1200 75kWh electric panel van, 48,600 miles, ULEZ compli
    • 2021
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    • 48,600 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Approved Cars Limited

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Hybrid panel vans

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    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    £11,490 + VAT
    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 67,091 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    £13,990 + VAT
    Ford Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Trend Auto L1 H1 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2020
    • •
    • 36,073 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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  • AA finance available

    Ford Transit Custom Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Limited Auto L1 H1 Euro
    Ford Transit Custom Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Limited Auto L1 H1 Euro
    Ford Transit Custom Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Limited Auto L1 H1 Euro
    £16,300 + VAT
    Ford Transit Custom Transit Custom 1.0 340 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Limited Auto L1 H1 Euro
    • 2021
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    • 35,000 miles
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    • Hybrid
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    • Automatic
    Wheels Van Centres

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Panel vans buying guide

A panel van is the classic working format: two (or three) seats up front and an enclosed load bay designed for tools, parcels or equipment. When you’re buying used, the best starting point is size. Small vans suit urban routes and tight parking, medium vans are a strong all rounder, and large vans are built for bulky loads and higher payloads. Don’t just shop by model name; compare load length, load volume and payload on the plate, because trim level, engines and options can change the usable figures.

Security is a key reason many people choose a panel van, so check the condition of locks, door seals and the bulkhead, and think about adding deadlocks if you carry tools. Also look for working wear: dents in the load bay, torn ply lining, door runner damage and scuffed floors. Those don’t always make a van a bad buy, but they can hint at hard life and overloading.

A proper test drive should include hills and a motorway stretch, plus slow-speed manoeuvres. Check for clutch slip, gearbox noise and steering pull. If it’s a modern diesel, make sure there are no warning lights relating to emissions systems. An AA Vehicle Check or inspection can add confidence before you commit.

  • What is a panel van?

    A panel van is a van with an enclosed cargo area and solid side panels, designed mainly for carrying goods rather than passengers. Most panel vans have two seats up front (sometimes three) and a separate load bay behind a bulkhead. You’ll find them in small, medium and large sizes, with different wheelbases and roof heights depending on how much space you need.

  • Can a panel van go through a carwash?

    Sometimes, but it depends on the van and the car wash. Many automatic car washes are designed around car heights, so a taller van, especially a medium or large model, may not physically fit. Even if it fits, roof racks, ladders, beacons and long aerials can get snagged or damaged by rollers. If you do use an automatic wash, check the height limit first, fold mirrors in if required, and remove anything loose. For many work vans, a hand wash or a commercial vehicle wash is the safer option.

  • What licence do I need to drive a panel van?

    Most panel vans can be driven on a standard category B licence, as long as the van’s maximum authorised mass is 3,500kg or less. Category B also allows up to 4,250kg if it’s a zero emission electric or hydrogen vehicle. If the van is plated above those limits, you’ll need a higher entitlement such as C1. Always check the weight plate and the V5C, particularly on heavier conversions.

  • Are panel vans reliable?

    They can be very reliable, but a panel van’s working life is often harder than a car’s, so the history matters. A well-serviced van with sensible mileage can be a better buy than a low-mileage van that’s been overloaded or run without proper maintenance. When you view, look for a full service record, check the MOT history for repeat advisories, and pay attention to signs of heavy wear in the load bay and suspension. On modern diesels, make sure there are no warning lights for emissions systems. An AA Vehicle Check or inspection can add reassurance before you commit.

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