Minibuses are popular methods of transporting large groups of people in the UK, especially in the London area with so many small, large and medium sized businesses who employ staff. They are common in the West London area due to Heathrow airport being so close and also because there are so many tourist attractions in London where companies use minibuses to transport tourists around.
One disadvantage of minibuses are their size. The 17-seater models are especially long and can be hard to park, especially in the London area. Some models also require a tachograph, which forces the driver to record how often they are driving and taking breaks.
Minibuses come in various sizes but they generally range from 6 to 17 seats for vehicles that can be driven on a normal driving licence due to having a gross vehicle weight of under 3500 kg. At sellthevan.co.uk we buy all types of minibuses.
Common manufacturers that produce minibuses include Ford, Citroen, Renault, Volkswagen, Mercedes and Fiat.
Popular models include the Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter. The Ford Transit models offer great value for money compared to a Mercedes Sprinter, but the theolder models are prone to rust. Mercedes Sprinter minibuses are extremely reliable, especially the 2.1 CDI engine which is found in models from 2008 onwards but they are also considerably more expensive. VW Crafter’s are also reliable, however the main difference is that while the Sprinter has a timing chain, Crafter’s having a timing belt, which needs to be changed more often. The Crafter belts are more prone to breaking than the chain in the Sprinter.
If you have a minibus that you no longer require and want to sell it, then please get in touch with us at sellthevan.co.uk. We will be happy to offer a same-day quote and can collect your unwanted minibus for free.