An Older Van for Less: When It Makes Sense

Your load can't tell how old the van carrying it is

Boxes, a wardrobe or a bag of compost can't tell whether you are carrying them in a three-year-old or a twelve-year-old vehicle. What matters is the cargo area and the payload — and an older van has practically the same as a newer model of the same size.

That is exactly why, for a one-off trip, it makes sense to look mainly at the price. The money you save is just as real at the end of the day as the money you would have spent on a newer vehicle with the same result.

When an older vehicle is the obvious choice

Taking away rubble, soil or building materials. With a load that creates dust and rubs against the walls, there's no point worrying about driving a freshly serviced vehicle.

A short trip around town. When you're driving ten kilometres home from a DIY store, neither comfort nor fuel consumption has a chance to make a difference.

A move that takes one afternoon. Loading and unloading take longer than the drive — and there the vans don't differ at all.

When it's better to pay a little extra

A long route. Over several hundred kilometres, seat comfort and soundproofing make a noticeable difference and fatigue sets in sooner.

Driving in winter and in the dark. Newer vehicles tend to have better lights and more confident handling in the wet, which is no small thing on a mountain road.

What to look out for with an older vehicle

The technical condition is always the same

A vehicle's age doesn't mean it gets less care. All our vehicles go through regular service intervals and inspections regardless of the year of manufacture — an older vehicle is cheaper because of its value, not because anyone looks after it less.

Cosmetic blemishes are not defects

With an older vehicle, expect scuffs on the bumper or scratches on the side. They make no difference to carrying your load and, if anything, take away the worry about brushing against a wall somewhere.

All visible damage is recorded at pick-up. You photograph the vehicle for the report directly in the app, so it's clear from the start what was on it before your trip.

The equipment tends to be simpler

Don't expect a parking camera or a large display. Mirrors, air conditioning and parking sensors usually yes — but if you rely on driver assistance systems, you'd better go for a newer one.

What stays the same regardless of the vehicle

You don't pay a deposit on any vehicle and within the Czech Republic you always have unlimited mileage. Even with the cheapest option, nobody will charge you extra for additional kilometres.

Pick-up and return work the same way — online, via the app, with no waiting at a branch. You can find the current offer and prices of individual vehicles in our fleet.