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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Steve H on March 24, 2013, 12:38:45 pm

Title: Best van
Post by: Steve H on March 24, 2013, 12:38:45 pm: Hi Chaps,

I know this will be down to everyones differing opinion and what you use your van for etc. but just asking if anyone has preferences over a van type/size or has used a particular van and wished they hadnt bought it ie too small or too big etc.

I have been looking at Peugeot Expert, Citroen Dispatch, Renault Trafic, Citroen Berlingo, I need 3 seats in the front. (i also like the VW Transporter, but looks expensive)

I am a sole trader at present (although sometimes 2 of us) and am switching to wfp in next few weeks/months. I will still do trad. and wfp for now anyway.

I know there are many variables, but just wondered what some of you guys use, especially those guys who aren't mainly commercial, as they will probs need something bigger i'm sure?

Many thanks in advance.

Steve
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 24, 2013, 12:41:25 pm: Got be new ???
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: SB Cleaning on March 24, 2013, 12:59:50 pm: I have an 05 pug expert 2.0hdi its got 3 seats, plenty of room in the back, 2 sliding doors on side,nippy,pretty good on juice, easy to park.
Does me nicely as im a one man band ;)
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: windiewasher on March 24, 2013, 01:05:04 pm: Quote from: SB Cleaning on March 24, 2013, 12:59:50 pm
I have an 05 pug expert 2.0hdi its got 3 seats, plenty of room in the back, 2 sliding doors on side,nippy,pretty good on juice, easy to park.
Does me nicely as im a one man band ;)
Thats what i want about 05 facelift one.
I have a 01 scudo 1.9d slow and drinks too much fuel.
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: SB Cleaning on March 24, 2013, 01:08:22 pm: Quote from: windiewasher on March 24, 2013, 01:05:04 pm
Quote from: SB Cleaning on March 24, 2013, 12:59:50 pm
I have an 05 pug expert 2.0hdi its got 3 seats, plenty of room in the back, 2 sliding doors on side,nippy,pretty good on juice, easy to park.
Does me nicely as im a one man band ;)
Thats what i want about 05 facelift one.
I have a 01 scudo 1.9d slow and drinks too much fuel.
I used to have a 99 expert 1.9td pulled like a train but very thirsty.........the facelift ones do look much better,not so noisy in the cabin driving either :)
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: Fin Clearview on March 24, 2013, 01:08:38 pm: Love my year old Trafic although they do still have reported gear box probs and can need replacing :o hopefully never but for the moment a great van, drives very well with 600L on board, not bad on the diesel (hard to know mpg as mix of town and motorway) and compared to my old astravan I love the space. Good luck whichever you decide btw i went for this mainly due to cost over the Transporter.
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: mick hay on March 24, 2013, 01:10:10 pm: im just changing my scudo. its an 04 model. Its near enough perfect for me as a one man band, and has 3 seats.

Only changing cos i use my van as my personal vehicle and need more room for bikes, fishing etc. Also i want to treat myself..lol

The older shape models are better than the newer regarding reliability etc.
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: chez on March 24, 2013, 01:51:34 pm: Vw transporter 07. 650ltr tank. Van is brill. I do 99 % domestic.
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: AuRavelling79 on March 24, 2013, 05:04:23 pm: I'm pleased with my Hyundai iload. But so I should be as I have only had it a year from new.
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: Steve H on March 24, 2013, 09:49:17 pm: Hi Chaps, thanks for the feedback on the vans, will probs look at a 500 litre tank and so i need a decent size van for sure - any other suggestions appreciated.

Thanks for the info already chaps.

Cheers

Steve
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: Jimmy Jon on March 24, 2013, 09:57:07 pm: Vw Transporter T4, 2.5tdi, 102bhp
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: Steve H on March 24, 2013, 10:20:32 pm: I like these vans Jimmy, but they are expensive as they obviously keep there value, dont really want one with too many miles.
Thanks for reply.
Title: Re: Best van
Post by: wpclean on March 24, 2013, 10:42:09 pm: If you plan on keeping the van, then go for a " cat d " insurance claim van . . . . you pay around 25 - 30 % less.