A buying guide for Fiat vans
Most commonly associated with cars, Fiat also produce vans for sale from the early success of the Fiat Ulysse to International Van of the Year 2010, the Fiat Doblo Cargo. If you are considering purchasing a van, whether for business or pleasure, it is important to know that you have made the right choice. Here is a helpful guide to buying Fiat Vans.
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Things to do and remember
Research
Know what you want and find out as much as you can prior to approaching a dealer. What is the van to be used for? How many people will you need to seat? Do you need a small or large van? Do you require any modifications such as a refrigeration unit?
Specification
What specification requirements do you need? Do you need air conditioning and stereo etc.?
Fuel economy
The larger the van, the larger the engine which generally means higher running costs. Most vans have a V6 engine but there are also smaller models available.
Safety
Research crash test results and ratings of the Fiat van that you are interested in. Visit Automobilemag.com for test results on all Fiat models.
Cargo space
What is the van going to transport? Make sure that the cargo space is sufficient for your requirements.
Finance
Work out whether you want a new Fiat or a used Fiat van. Check out the various options for financing including hiring, leasing and purchasing.
Loan
A loan is the best option if buying outright. Fiat van leasing is suited to those who want to drive a new vehicle every few years and those who have lower monthly payments. There maybe restrictions applied in the terms of the lease such as the amount of miles you can drive. Go over this and there could be hefty charges to pay.
When to buy
Buying a van the month before new registrations appear or around the quiet Christmas period are possibly the times of the year when a good deal can be struck.
Fiat vans available
The following vans are available from most Fiat dealers.
- Fiat Doblo
- Fiat Ducato
- Fiat Ducato Maxi
- Fiat Ducato Window Van
- Fiat Fiorino
- Fiat Fiorino Combi
- Fiat Grande Punto Van
- Fiat Punto Van
- Fiat Scudo
- Fiat Scudo Window Van
Website
The cans vary in size, price and specifications. For accurate and unbiased van reviews, for prices of used and new Fiat vans and a list of dealers in your area, visit Perrys.co.uk.