The 2024 Opel Combo diesel/manual is a small panel van built on the Stellantis small-van platform (same family as Peugeot Partner/Citroën Berlingo), so many parts are shared and easy to source in Ireland. Expect 1.5-litre diesel engines with a DPF and EGR — these cope well on motorway runs but can block if the van is used only for short stop/start urban trips. There are short/long wheelbase (L1/L2) and different roof heights; check the listed payload and load-volume spec to make sure it matches your needs, and remember commercial insurance and DOE tests are handled differently from passenger cars.

• Clutch bite point and gearshift feel — manual vans can show clutch wear early if used on heavy loads or urban stop/start work.
• DPF / EGR behaviour — look for frequent regen events, soot around tailpipe or DPF warning lights (common if mostly short trips).
• Signs of overload or heavy use — sagging rear suspension, uneven tyre wear, or frame sag at the rear.
• Condition of the load area: floor corrosion under any liner, patched panels, and integrity of the bulkhead or racking fixings.
• Sliding side-door rollers and rear-door hinges/seals — noisy or stiff doors indicate wear that’s costly to fix.