"John L" wrote in message
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Colin Bignell wrote:

Fitting side widows behind the driver's seat makes the vehicle a car
for VAT purposes, which may affect its resale value.

Eugh -- never knew - or thought - anything about that, Colin. In what
way does it affect the resale value? (I'd would expect it would go *up*
not down as you seem to imply).

A van is preesumed to be for business use, even if there is some 'benefical
use' which is more to do with PAYE. Business use of a car has to be
documented. As the main market for second hand vans are businesses, one that
is a car for VAT purposes will be less desirable to the main buyers. At
least car tax has gone, so you won't have to pay that if you convert a van
these days.

Colin Bignell