Quality Used Vans Available at ACV's Online Van Auctions

Vans have come a long way—with new designs hitting the auto scene every year. From adventurers taking road trips, musicians on tour, or families seeking a comfortable ride, the interior and exteriors of vans are fashioned to meet specific desires. What helps define a van is its ability to provide comfort and versatility.

ACV online auctions have a selection of quality used passenger vans, used cargo vans, and used utility vans for you to choose from.

As a car dealer, you should determine what vans best suit your customers’ work and lifestyle needs. So you’ll want to stay on top of a few key trends and demographics. These will inspire you to source quality vans that you can sell to your customer base

Trends in Used Vans

Vans are becoming more popular than ever with different sizes, seating arrangements, and layouts available on the market. You’ll have a variety of styles to buy for your dealership.

Van Life

Those looking to live a more modest, simple, flexible, and adventurous life are converting vans into living arrangements. When choosing nomadic real estate, buyers often consider what’s best for navigating the city, highway, and off-road locations with ease.
Those partaking in van life are buying camper vans or sprucing up other types of large vans to accommodate their lifestyle goals. Van-life digs include Sprinter Vans, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, and cargo vans like the Chevy G Series.1

Market Shortages

The automotive industry saw microchip and semiconductor shortages and supply chain issues during the pandemic that halted production across the board. Full-size vans took a hit in sales. Chevy Express saw a dip of 47.5%. And the Ram ProMaster experienced a decrease in sales of 14% between Q1 of 2021 and Q1 of 2022.2 However, Ford saw increases in sales in their electric vehicles, including the E-Transit cargo van, of 139% YOY in April of 2022.3

Demographic and Regional Popularity

According to Carmax, the average purchase age for minivans and vans is 42.8 years old, with purchases typically happening around 35 years old.

Minivans are useful for large families and hauling items. An iSeeCars report found that Iowa has the highest percentage of minivans on the road in the United States at 3.9%.5

Hawaii (3%)    /     Indiana (3%)    /     Wisconsin (3%)   /     Minnesota (3%)    /     Ohio (3%)    /     Kansas (3%)

Hawaii (3.8%)

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Indiana (3.6%)

Wisconsin (3.6%)

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Minnesota (3.5%)

Ohio (3.2%)

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Kansas (3.1%)

Best Selling Van Models

Prices are on the rise and inventory is low. So dealers should be aware of the types of used vans their customers are looking for. ACV auto auctions offer low-mileage, quality, and practical vans for bidders. With ACV, you can buy auction cars online.

So what are the top selling vans in 2022 from some top manufacturers? Check out our list below.

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Chrysler Pacifica

The Chrysler Pacifica nabs the top ranking for US minivan sales in Q1 of 2022.7 On top of that, the Pacifica was named #4 on the Best Used Minivans list by iSeeCars.8 Ideal for family treks, the minivan seats eight. It also has first-rate amenities that will help keep passengers occupied while on the road like wireless headphones, WiFi, and device charging. And, the 2022 edition offers optional Amazon Fire TV for streaming shows and films. Plus, the van includes safety features like blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance. The Pacifica is available in a plug-in hybrid version with a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and 260 horsepower. And it can go up to 33 miles on electric power9.

A white Chrysler Pacifica in a crowded dealer parking lot

Find Great Deals at ACV’s Online Van Auctions Today!

While vans are known for their functionality, they also offer great value. Buying cars from auctions can be a reasonably priced option for your dealership.

So, how do auto auctions work? At ACV auctions, our market report uses real-time data to provide a price range for a vehicle based on VIN or Year/Make/Model/Trim. So you never overpay at our online auctions. Our powerful search filters allow you to quickly zero in on the vans you're looking for during our live auctions. Or you can get alerts the moment they hit the auction block.

For even more convenience, simply select ACV Transportation after you win the auction. And we’ll handle the rest with our seamlessly integrated service.

Whether you’re looking to source passenger vans like the Mercedes-Benz Metris or super duty vans like the Ford E-350, ACV Auctions has a fantastic available selection.

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