Van sales climb in June 2011

Demand for new vehicles among van drivers has seen another rise in the last month, according to new Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures.

Monthly sales data from the organisation shows that 22,850 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were registered in the UK in June 2011, representing a rise of 13.5 per cent year on year.

Sales numbers for the rolling year showed an even more pronounced rise of 23.8 per cent, with the June data marking the 17th consecutive monthly increase in van registrations.

Paul Everitt, chief executive of the SMMT, said this demonstrates the high level of "business confidence and commitment in the commercial vehicle market".

Van users could have more luck buying new rather than used vehicles at present, as a recent British Car Auctions report suggested that supply levels in the second-hand market are beginning to fall.

This is due to the fact that new van sales fell three years ago as a result of the recession, with this downturn now being reflected in the used sector.

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