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Title: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: magic moments 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?
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: Scrimble on February 07, 2012, 05:34:47 pm
your wasting your time using a car for wfp, get a van
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Post by: CLEANCARE WC on February 07, 2012, 05:39:08 pm
berlingo multisace
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Post by: Blue Frog Systems on February 07, 2012, 05:42:31 pm
Estate / Mpv / Van derived car like CC above
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Post by: idealrob 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: Window Washers 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  ???
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: magic moments 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: Window Washers 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: johnny bravo 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.
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: johnny bravo 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,
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Post by: daniel worgan 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: magic moments 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?
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Post by: H S and Son 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.
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Post by: londoncleaners 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: John F 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: daniel worgan 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
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Post by: londoncleaners on February 07, 2012, 06:49:30 pm
I know

But it's the way I roll
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Post by: H S and Son 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
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: Steve Sed on February 07, 2012, 06:58:24 pm
I picked up an Escort van for £700. Saw me through my first year.
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Post by: LWC 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?
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: londoncleaners on February 07, 2012, 07:05:56 pm
Or u get a fire engine mate, cheaper than a car
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Post by: gary999 on February 07, 2012, 07:24:52 pm
i use a 21yr old passat estate great load lugger backpack 8 barrels fit neatly in
boot,work is all domestic and most  within a couple miles of home easy to pop home if need to refill
Title: Re: anyone use a car for wfp
Post by: Window Washers on February 07, 2012, 08:17:38 pm
Or u get a fire engine mate, cheaper than a car
;D
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Post by: mark mids on February 07, 2012, 11:18:19 pm
i use a renault scenic mate, loads of room and the back seats just clip out :) perfect for what i need  ;)
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Post by: VSP Home Care on February 08, 2012, 01:17:53 am
Yes X Type Jag Estate 3.0 sports  ;D

Totally inappropriate but I love that car  ;)

I'm holding out for a Vivaro though  ;)
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Post by: CraigBlues on February 08, 2012, 07:50:59 am
berlingo multisace
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Agreed! They are perfect, its what I have. Plus insurance is cheaper.  ;D
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Post by: CraigBlues on February 08, 2012, 08:05:05 am
berlingo multisace
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Got any pictures of your set up in your multispace?