Manheim Auctions’ latest monthly Van Market Analysis reports that at £3,429, the average wholesale used van sale price increased by 4.8% or £156 in September compared with August. This is the seventh month this year that average values have increased. Compared with September last year average wholesale used van prices are up by 19.3% or £554. At the same time, average age is up by three months to 56 months and average mileage is 1,674 miles higher at 73,092. "This year we are selling vans faster and for more money as volumes have reduced by 13% compared with September last year," said Alex Wright, commercial vehicle sales director for Manheim.