If Hgvs are essential to your business, it’s tempting to find ways of cutting the cost of this overhead - and many operators do this by sourcing used HGVs for their fleet.

However, while this may seem a good deal at first glance, many operators are hit with a raft of hidden costs and inconveniences. So before you sink hard-earned capital in a second-hand vehicle, be sure to take into account the following factors...