Editorial policy

This site exists to help UK van owners get a straight answer: what is this van roughly worth, and what should I do next? That only works if the numbers and the writing are honest. This page is how we try to keep it that way.

How we research and write

Valuation numbers start from published manufacturer list prices, ONS new-vehicle inflation data, and depreciation patterns from industry sources. We write those sources down on the methodology page rather than hiding them behind a “trust us” line.

Guides and explainers are written for people who actually run a van — trades, small firms, and private sellers — not for a committee. We prefer plain English, real UK figures, and a clear “estimate, not an offer” label wherever a number appears.

When the evidence is messy (electric vans and double-cab pickups are good examples), we say so and use a wider range instead of pretending we have a single tidy number.

How we update pages

The van dataset is refreshed quarterly. The current data version is shown in the site footer. List prices, retention curves, and assumptions change when the published sources change — not when it would make a partner look better.

Guides get a date at the top. If a tax rule, BIK change, or market shift lands, we update the page and bump that date. We do not silently rewrite old advice and leave the stamp as-is.

Independence

HTML Studio is not a dealer, not a buying service, and not owned by Cap HPI, Glass's, Carwow, webuyanyvan, or any manufacturer. We do not buy vans and we do not broker your sale.

We may earn a commission if you use our links to get a quote or sell. That does not change the estimate you see. The formula is the same whether you click a partner link or close the tab. Full detail is on how we make money.

AI and who is accountable

Drafts on this site may be assisted by AI tools. That can include first-pass copy, layout, or checking a page against our own notes. It does not get the last word.

A human at HTML Studio reviews pages before they go live. Oliver Burton, trading as HTML Studio, is accountable for published content — the numbers, the wording, and the corrections. If something is wrong, that is on us, not on a model.

Corrections

If you spot a stale list price, a broken explanation, or a figure that does not match the methodology, please email us. We aim to reply within two working days.

Factual errors get fixed. If the change is material — for example a wrong tax date or a curve that no longer matches the source — we update the page and note the change in the “last updated” line. We do not pretend a correction never happened.

We cannot change a dealer’s offer, rewrite a partner’s terms, or give a formal valuation for insurance or court. Those sit outside this site.

Related pages

• Methodology — sources, formula, and assumptions behind every estimate
• How we make money — affiliate partners and what that does (and does not) change
• About us — who runs the site
• Contact — corrections, questions, and data issues