The used van sector got off to a strong start in 2026 with values rising to a near two-year high.
LCVs averaged £8,569 across the board in January 2026 at BCA, a rise of 6.7% compared to December 2025 and up 10.9% year-on-year.
The rise in values is partially explained by the slow new van market. Last year a ‘challenging economic outlook’ and ‘weak business confidence’ hammered sales.
The latest figures for new van sales from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the LCV market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered.
Fleet renewal shrank in every month last year other than December, which posted a slight 1.7% rise.
Stuart Pearson, BCA COO UK said: “The used LCV market made a very encouraging start in 2026, achieving the highest average monthly value in almost two years and reflecting some exceptional levels of demand across our seven-day-a-week online sales programme.
“Sales volumes improved significantly into January as professional buyers competed strongly, and the momentum has continued into February.”
