magic moments

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anyone use a car for wfp
« on: February 07, 2012, 05:06:24 pm »
due to a new situation looks like i may have to start out with a car,im only using a back pack and will need to carry around 100-150 litres ,budget under a 1000 any ideas for a cheap window cleaning wagon?i would like to stick with a car for insurance purposes?
what do some of you use?

Scrimble

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 05:34:47 pm »
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van

CLEANCARE WC

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 05:39:08 pm »
berlingo multisace
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WE CLEAN BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT WITH WATER FED POLE WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT.

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 05:42:31 pm »
Estate / Mpv / Van derived car like CC above
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

idealrob

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 05:44:12 pm »
I know a mate who started off with an old 2001 Nissan micra nad a 250l tank, managed ok and did ok, went bck home for dinner and topped up tank

idealrob

Window Washers

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 05:53:47 pm »
I know a mate who started off with an old 2001 Nissan micra nad a 250l tank, managed ok and did ok, went bck home for dinner and topped up tank

idealrob
really   :o, I am sure he was uninsured  ???
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magic moments

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 06:01:05 pm »
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van

like you waste my time by this reply if i could get a van i would ,i asked for info on peoples using cars etc,if you got nothing helpful to say DONT (rant over).

thanks for the helpful replys

Window Washers

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 06:04:58 pm »
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van

like you waste my time by this reply if i could get a van i would ,i asked for info on peoples using cars etc,if you got nothing helpful to say DONT (rant over).

thanks for the helpful replys
Could I ask why you cant get a van for under 1000 ? that is possible, you can also convert standard insurance and get it into commercial.

No biting my head off as I am trying to help  ;D
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johnny bravo

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2012, 06:28:46 pm »
go to a car auction and ask them when comercial vehicles are on,   look around on net  put car auctions in task bar,   look for nearest your area.        go take a look @ prices going for,   cheaper than dealers.

johnny bravo

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 06:32:19 pm »
i have an estate,  just got backpack  to get used to wfp cleaning   and  get my customers used to it,    if it takes off i will start looking for a decent van and set up,   i will put a catflap fitted for hose,  i wouldnt like to leave my doors open,

Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2012, 06:41:08 pm »
i have an estate,  just got backpack  to get used to wfp cleaning   and  get my customers used to it,    if it takes off i will start looking for a decent van and set up,   i will put a catflap fitted for hose,  i wouldnt like to leave my doors open,

Why it would make it easier for the cat to get in.... ;D

magic moments

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2012, 06:44:28 pm »
my insurance means i have to take out a new policy ,and will lose the option of driving other cars etc ,so will be easier for me to use a car at least to build up some regular work,but i just checked and theres a commercial light auction tommorow night you think there worth going to?

H S and Son

Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2012, 06:45:49 pm »
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van

What a stupid reply. If a car is ad much as you can stretch to then a trolley with 8 barrels is a good enough place to start. I started with a vauxhall cav, a PF trolley and 8 x 25 litre barrels.

londoncleaners

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2012, 06:46:54 pm »
Hi mate, good question, we have a 1000lt tank in a mini along with gutter vac and poles, it's a really good way to run a business.

When I get a van il be going trad, because that's just the way I roll

John F

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2012, 06:47:20 pm »
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van

What a stupid reply. If a car is ad much as you can stretch to then a trolley with 8 barrels is a good enough place to start. I started with a vauxhall cav, a PF trolley and 8 x 25 litre barrels.

yes and now you have a 13 year old mondeo and 10 x 25ltr barrels. PROGRESS!!!  ;D

Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2012, 06:48:21 pm »
Hi mate, good question, we have a 1000lt tank in a mini along with gutter vac and poles, it's a really good way to run a business.

When I get a van il be going trad, because that's just the way I roll

You really are an obnoxious being

londoncleaners

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2012, 06:49:30 pm »
I know

But it's the way I roll

H S and Son

Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2012, 06:56:21 pm »
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van

What a stupid reply. If a car is ad much as you can stretch to then a trolley with 8 barrels is a good enough place to start. I started with a vauxhall cav, a PF trolley and 8 x 25 litre barrels.



yes and now you have a 13 year old mondeo and 10 x 25ltr barrels. PROGRESS!!!  ;D
;D

Steve Sed

Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2012, 06:58:24 pm »
I picked up an Escort van for £700. Saw me through my first year.

LWC

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Re: anyone use a car for wfp
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2012, 07:01:55 pm »
I had to use wifes clio the one day when van was having brakes done  ;D had me backpack in there and 5 - 6 barrels, still earnt a good amount.

Guys its just a means of carrying water about...and getting water to the windows, you really do get carried away with "having to have a van"

I have a van cause i wanted one and it suited. Im in a position to get one so did so. Not everyone can or wants to get a van.

To be honest mate any car would work but most pratical would be some sort of estate, why dont you look for old faithful mondeo estate car?