Do I need a van for parcel delivery?
Not for Amazon Flex or most Evri rounds - a car with a decent boot is enough. For DPD-style owner-driver work, usually yes.
Last checked 29/09/2026.
It depends on the work. Amazon Flex blocks and most Evri rounds are done in ordinary cars - what matters is boot space, a low loading lip and being small enough to park easily, not having a van. Amazon asks for a mid-size car or larger with five or more seats, and offers e-bike blocks in some areas. DPD Connect also uses your own car.
Owner-driver contracts of the DPD type generally do require a van, often to a specified size and sometimes in the operator's livery.
Worth knowing for tax: HMRC's mileage rate is the same 55p and 25p for a van as for a car, so a thirstier vehicle does not earn a bigger allowance - it just costs you more per mile to run against the same claim.
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