It has long been the case that cars have had better in-built passenger safety features than vans. Fortunately, with the introduction of commercial vehicle safety ratings by Euro NCAP in 2021, vans are becoming much safer. With additional safety features such as airbags, higher standards that manufacturers must adhere to, and more safety-conscious consumers, vans are an increasingly safe way to get about your daily business on the road.

Whether you are looking for a new model or used vans for sale Hereford, it is always worth looking at the safety rating of the models you are considering. In terms of used vans for sale Hereford, there is quite a range, so doing your research can really help.

Whereas cars are assessed on a star-rating scale, vans receive an award of bronze, silver, gold, or platinum for safety levels. Let’s look at some of the safest vans on the market.

Our first van to mention is the Nissan Interstar/Renault Master. These are essentially the same van shared by two sellers. Both are rated good in all areas with an overall score of 84%.

A platinum offering from Mercedes-Benz

With platinum-rated vans being the safest, let’s look at the Mercedes-Benz Vito. With an impressive 15/15 for its in-car passenger monitoring system and a highly efficient pedestrian detection score, this roomy and safe van is ideal for workers on the road.

The classic Ford Transit

Ford’s classic Transit van has long been a stalwart of the industry. Its smallest Transit model, the Transit Courier, is Euro NCAP’s second-highest-rated van in terms of safety. It received a minimum of ‘good’ in all categories and scored especially highly in lane support and speed assist.

The Courier’s bigger brother, the Ford Transit Custom, consistently tops the safety rating scale, receiving top marks in the fields of speed assist and occupant monitoring systems. Across the board, this is the safest van on the market, according to Euro NCAP

Whatever your choice of van, be sure to look into safety ratings before hopping in!