{"id":3869,"date":"2016-08-18T13:06:12","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T13:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.lnetdev.uk\/thevra2026\/?p=3869"},"modified":"2016-08-18T13:06:12","modified_gmt":"2016-08-18T13:06:12","slug":"vw-transporter-glasss-used-van-hero-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.lnetdev.uk\/thevra2026\/vw-transporter-glasss-used-van-hero-august\/","title":{"rendered":"VW Transporter is Glass’s Used Van Hero for August"},"content":{"rendered":"

Car like drivability and all-round toughness sees iconic VW win award<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Volkswagen Transporter has been named as Glass’s Used Van Hero for August, offering toughness and reliability alongside strong specification and value.<\/p>\n

Each month, Glass’s commercial vehicle editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Van Hero in the UK market – the model they believe offers outstanding value, quality and ability.<\/p>\n

Andy Picton, Senior Commercial Vehicle Editor: “The Transporter is an iconic commercial vehicle for very good reasons. It is excellent to drive, superbly well-made and has strong support from its specialist dealer network.<\/p>\n

“The only downside is that these advantages come at a price. It is not a cheap vehicle although it very much proves the adage that you get what you pay for. A well-looked after used Transporter will remain reliable for many years.<\/p>\n

“However, as long as it has air conditioning, it should prove easy to sell and will hold its residual values, which are right at the top of its class.”<\/p>\n

Andy added that, at this time of year, used Transporters had additional appeal because so many were used as the basis for camper van conversions.<\/p>\n

“The VW Camper is a quintessential summer vehicle and Transporter-based vehicles are among the best on the market, ranging from basic versions to fully blinged-out examples.”<\/p>\n

Andy highlights some key points that make the Volkswagen Transporter a Used Van Hero:<\/em><\/p>\n

USED VAN HERO:<\/strong> Volkswagen Transporter T30 2.0 TDI 102 LWB L\/Roof<\/span><\/p>\n

WHY?<\/strong> Very impressive build quality. Car like driveability. Good load space and versatile.<\/span><\/p>\n

WHEN WAS IT ON SALE?<\/strong> More than 12 million Transporters in all variants have been sold during its 65-year history.<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT’S GOOD?<\/strong> A huge fan base. Rock solid residual values that means depreciation will be minimal. The dedicated commercial vehicle dealer network means they will understand your issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT’S BAD?<\/strong> Not the cheapest used van to buy and must have air conditioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

IDEAL BUY?<\/strong> VW Transporter T30 2.0 TDI 102 LWB L\/Roof. 2011\/11 plate 60k miles – \u00a38,000 excluding VAT at trade<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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