Van Finance For Business | Van Leasing for Business | New & Used Vans

At Doulton Bridging Finance, we arrange market leading business van finance and van leasing solutions for sole traders, SMEs, and large fleet operators across the UK. Whether you need a single van or want to expand an entire fleet, we search our panel of specialist commercial vehicle lenders to find the right deal for your business.

• Preserve working capital — avoid large upfront purchase costs

• Fixed monthly payments make cashflow planning straightforward

• Access newer, more fuel-efficient, and more reliable vehicles

• Potential tax advantages on lease payments and VAT reclaim for registered businesses

• Flexible terms to match your business cycle

• Upgrade your van at the end of the agreement

We arrange finance and leasing across all commercial van types, including:

• Small vans — Vauxhall Combo, Ford Transit Connect, VW Caddy

• Medium vans — Ford Transit Custom, Mercedes Vito, Vauxhall Vivaro

• Large panel vans — Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter

• Luton and box vans — for removals, distribution, and retail delivery

• Tipper vans — for construction and landscaping trades

• Dropside vans — for materials and plant transport

• Refrigerated vans — for food, pharmaceutical, and cold chain businesses

• Electric vans (EVs) — zero emission vehicles for urban fleets and delivery operators

• Minibuses and crew vans — for passenger and workforce transport

Hire Purchase (HP)

• Pay a deposit then fixed monthly instalments

• Own the van outright at the end of the term

• Terms from 12 to 60 months

• Available on new and used vans

• Suitable for businesses that want to own their asset

Finance Lease

• Use the van without taking legal ownership

• Fully tax deductible rental payments for VAT-registered businesses

• Flexible end-of-term options — extend, hand back, or sell

• Lower monthly cost than hire purchase

• Ideal for businesses that regularly upgrade vehicles

Contract Hire / Operating Lease

• Fixed monthly rental for an agreed term and mileage

• Hand the van back at the end — no depreciation risk

• Optional maintenance and service packages available

• Keeps vehicles off the balance sheet

• Popular with fleets and growing businesses

Refinance & Sale and Leaseback

• Release equity tied up in vans you already own

• Improve cashflow without losing use of your vehicles

• Available on single vans and entire fleets

Leasing is one of the most popular ways for UK businesses to access vans without the commitment of ownership. Key benefits include:

• Access to new and nearly-new vans from all major manufacturers

• Flexible lease terms typically from 24 to 60 months

• Agreed mileage allowances to suit your usage

• Maintenance packages available to fix running costs

• Simply hand the van back and upgrade at the end

• Suitable for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and PLCs

Electric Van Finance and Leasing

With the UK's zero emission vehicle mandate driving rapid adoption, electric vans are increasingly the smart commercial choice. We arrange finance and leasing specifically for electric vans including:

• Ford E-Transit and E-Transit Custom

• Mercedes eSprinter and eVito

• Vauxhall Vivaro-e and Combo-e

• Volkswagen e-Crafter and ID. Buzz Cargo

• Maxus, Volta, and other specialist EV van manufacturers

Benefits of electric van finance through Doulton Bridging Finance:

• Access to lower Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax rates

• Potential eligibility for government grants and incentives

• Reduced fuel and running costs

• Specialist lenders experienced in EV asset values

Who We help

• Owner-operators and sole traders needing their first van

• Tradespeople — builders, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers

• Courier and delivery businesses scaling their fleet

• Food, catering, and cold chain businesses

• Retail and e-commerce distribution operators

• Construction and groundworks companies

• Healthcare and community transport providers

• Start-up businesses and those with adverse credit considered

Why us?

• Whole-of-market panel — we compare rates from multiple specialist lenders, not just one bank

• New and used vans — including older vehicles and those declined by high street banks

• Fast decisions — indicative terms often available within hours

• Flexible criteria — start-ups, sole traders, and adverse credit considered

• All van types covered — from small panel vans to large electric fleets

• No obligation consultation — free initial advice with no commitment required