When it comes to picking the perfect van for your needs, many people tend to overestimate the amount of space they really require. While this may not always be a bad thing (you can never have too much space, right?) it can end up costing you a lot of money for the privilege.

This is where small vans come into their own - especially if you don’t regularly have a fully laden van.

If you typically carry a relatively small load then downsizing to a smaller van could save you hundreds, possibly thousands, every year in running costs and even the price of insurance. For example, the Fiat Doblo Cargo delivers an impressive 64mpg fuel economy - a figure that could save you 50% or more on a standard large van.

Many ‘small’ vans also have an impressive cargo space which, when packed correctly, can offer more than enough storage for your everyday tasks. However, when your needs to exceed the capabilities of your vehicle, you simply use a different van for that task which again helps to reduce the overall costs to your business.

By taking the time to work out what size van you really require on a day-to-day basis, you can work out just how much you are able to save by downsizing wherever possible. One of the easiest ways to figure this out is by regularly weighing the vans to see how much payload they are using, as well as visually inspecting them to see how much of the cargo room is being utilized.