Big Van World

Big Van World, used commercial vehicle dealership in Cricklade (Wiltshire)

Big Van World is a used commercial vehicle dealership and maintenance specialist based at Chelworth Park, Chelworth Manor, Cricklade, in the Swindon area (Wiltshire). The company states it was established in 2002 and claims to be the largest used van dealership in the South West of England. Its location, close to the M4 and less than 30 minutes from the M5, allows it to serve businesses and individuals along both motorway corridors, as well as offering UK-wide delivery.

Range of vans and commercial vehicles

The site shows a stock of over 250 vehicles, with 66 results visible at the time of scanning. The range is organised by make, including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Vauxhall, Citroën, Mitsubishi, Renault, Nissan, Toyota and Peugeot, as well as commercial vehicles from DAF Trucks, Iveco and MAN. It also includes used cars and models from other makes such as Aston Martin, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Land Rover, MINI and Rolls-Royce.

Classification by vehicle type covers short, medium and long wheelbase vans, tippers, minibuses, Luton vans, fridge vans, pick-ups and 4x4s, heavy commercial vehicles, dropsides, panel vans, crane mounted and hook loader chassis. Popular models include Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Ford Ranger and Ford Transit Connect.

Finance, rental and vehicle sales

Big Van World offers finance solutions for private and business use, with plans available from 11.9% APR. The company acts as a credit broker, not a lender, for a limited number of lenders and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under number 673124, as a credit broker and not as a lender. It does not charge the customer for the introduction to the lender, but receives a commission from the lenders it works with, the amount of which is disclosed before signing the finance agreement.

It also arranges short and long term van rental, with rates the company describes as competitive and flexible periods. In addition, it buys vehicles from individuals and businesses through a quick process, and has a body shop service offering repairs, paintwork and restoration for commercial vehicles.

Warranty, distance buying and additional services

Approved vehicles are sold with a six-month warranty. The company states that over 70% of its customers buy over the phone and that, if the buyer cannot travel, it can come to them. The site allows booking a test drive and requesting additional videos of a specific vehicle. Stock is updated daily and all transactions include an administration fee of £149 plus VAT.

Legal and contact details

The company operating the business is Big Van World Limited, with registered office at Chelworth Park, Chelworth Manor, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6HE, company registration number 4302955 and VAT number 799 4764 44. The company warns that some of the information in the adverts comes from third parties and may not exactly reflect the vehicle's features, so it recommends confirming details before purchase.

Chelworth Park, Chelworth Manor, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN6 6HE · Phone: 01793 751866 · Email: sales@bigvanworld.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00-18:00; Saturday: 09:00-16:00; Sunday: by appointment only.