Spread the cost of a dog grooming van from £20,000 to £70,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance;
Yes, dog grooming vans are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £20,000 to £70,000, and most deals are written over 24–72 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£20k – £70k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £40k
Rates From
7.5% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical dog grooming van price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £40,000: a 10% deposit of £4,000, then 48 monthly payments of £844 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £44,512, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Compact van conversion, single groomer | £20,000 – £35,000 | Compact Conversion |
| Mid-size van, full wash and dry setup | £35,000 – £50,000 | Mid-Size Conversion |
| Large-format grooming van, multi-bay | £50,000 – £70,000 | Large-Format Conversion |
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A dog grooming van is a converted commercial vehicle rather than a car, so the base van and the fit-out together typically qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. HP allows capital allowances. Lease payments are fully deductible against profit. Because the vehicle and the grooming equipment are usually financed on one agreement, check with your accountant how the whole package is treated.
Dog grooming van buyers are typically a sole trader groomer starting or expanding a mobile round, or a small grooming business adding a second van to serve more postcodes, rather than a large chain financing a fleet. Because the van is a converted commercial vehicle, the base chassis is financed alongside the fit-out inside it, the bath, dryer, table, water tank, and power supply, and the conversion is usually a significant share of the total cost rather than a minor addition. Lenders finance the chassis and the conversion as one agreement, and resale value depends heavily on the condition and specification of the grooming fit-out as well as on the van underneath it. Vans are typically replaced as mileage and general wear make the vehicle itself less reliable, or as a groomer upgrades from a basic single-bay setup to a larger van supporting a fuller range of services.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
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