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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Sseddon on July 30, 2010, 06:40:12 pm

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Post by: Sseddon on July 30, 2010, 06:40:12 pm

1998 VAUXHALL COMBO LS 775 1.7 Van

I need a van, but want a cheap one for now. Any thoughts?

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Post by: Klean07 on July 30, 2010, 06:46:02 pm

This type of van is normally reliable. However its like everything else that we buy second these days, like the milage, service history. Or if drives like a nail then walk away.

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Post by: landy2 on July 30, 2010, 08:00:30 pm

i had a 350 litre in one of these was ok but you felt it when you hit 65 on motorway the back end seamed to swing   but good vans just dont over load it

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Post by: p1w1 on July 30, 2010, 08:30:18 pm

i have the exact same van for the last 7 years its been a good work horse but looking tired now, only problem ive had with it is replacing the starter motor 3 times but aparently that is a common thing with them especialy in window cleaning when your stopping and starting 15-20 times a day every day.
paul

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Post by: richard jagger on July 30, 2010, 08:54:20 pm

I think any van at 65 mph with 350 kg on board and tool, and drives weight and made to carry 650 Kg will sway a little.

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Post by: woody1 on July 30, 2010, 08:56:38 pm

i got a citreon c15 van i bought it for 400 2001 plate never let me down yet ! no frills cheap van

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Post by: Smudger on July 30, 2010, 09:41:46 pm

Excellent van,
got a 400 ltr upright in it,   good work horse, poles fit inside lovely as they go into the blister over the
cab.

mine had 102 on the clock - now has 118k  flew thro the MOT.    as already posted it has eaten a starter
motor.

Darran