When it comes to business, time is very valuable.
Most companies don't mind spending some extra cash to make sure things happen quickly and I can understand that.
However, when there is an opportunity to save time and money then I think spending extra cash without considering all of your options is not a good idea.
It certainly doesn't make much business sense.
What I am talking about is the belief that it is better to buy a brand new commercial fleet than to spend time searching for some high quality used vehicles.
Buying a brand new vehicle not only requires a high initial cost it also means that you have a rapidly depreciating asset sitting on your balance sheet.
Searching for used vehicles does not have to be difficult.
It doesn't even have to be that time consuming either, as long as you have the right tools.
Luckily for you, the best tool at your disposal is sitting right in front of you.
There are many vehicle sales websites or vehicle auction sites that allow you to quickly search through their listings in order to find the right used van or truck or trailer for you.
Most sites have a wide variety of vehicles so you don't have to look in one place for HGVs and another place for LCVs or trailers.
Once you find what you are looking for you can arrange to see the vehicles or if you look on an auction site you can make a bid and collect your vehicle as soon as the auction has finished.
It's just that simple, quick and easy.
Plus with auction sites you are likely to save quite a bit of money compared to going to the dealership.
Make sure you go online when it is time to replace you commercial van and I am sure you'll be able to save time and money.