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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on March 03, 2006, 10:14:07 am

Title: van
Post by: geefree on March 03, 2006, 10:14:07 am

hi there, as you know have been gathering info re.starting up ,preparing and delivering leaflets, got my machine ,chemicals etc... now ,as im starting up on part time basis i did have access to company vehicles from my full time job to help me kick off, that has now been withdrawn,(nice people lol)... so i am looking for a very cheap runaround starter van to get me up and running.... can anyone help?... cheers
gazza.

Title: Re: van
Post by: paul bruce on March 03, 2006, 11:14:11 am

Gazza, dont go for a cheap old van. You and  the van represent your business, i for one would not use a company who came spluttering around the corner in a Del Boy type battered old van.
Spend a bit more and have it sign written and look the part.
No criticism intended just advice.
 Paul

Title: Re: van
Post by: craig b on March 03, 2006, 03:40:57 pm

gazza, check out your local auction you could get your self a bargain .... thats were the dealers get ther supply.
cut out the middle man..

Title: Re: van
Post by: Paul Forster on March 03, 2006, 06:30:56 pm

Paul is right, Get a good  van and uniform, set a good impresion b4 you start work or even quote. You should be able to pick up a bargain end of lese 4 year old van at auction. Combo type vans can go for around £1000 with the larger new shape transits at around £3000-£4000

Title: Re: van
Post by: AJCleaningServices on March 03, 2006, 09:28:54 pm

Quote from: gazzasp8 on March 03, 2006, 10:14:07 am

hi there, as you know have been gathering info re.starting up ,preparing and delivering leaflets, got my machine ,chemicals etc... now ,as im starting up on part time basis i did have access to company vehicles from my full time job to help me kick off, that has now been withdrawn,(nice people lol)... so i am looking for a very cheap runaround starter van to get me up and running.... can anyone help?... cheers
gazza.

What type of business are you starting?  The reason I am asking is I would like to understand what kind of van you are after.

Kind regards,
Arthur

Title: Re: van
Post by: Bizzie Lizzie on March 04, 2006, 08:04:33 am

Hi I have recently purchased an astra van off Ebay (maybe risky I hear some of you saying!) but you could view before you buy it!  I have also had it sign written and am very pleased with it!

Good luck
regards Lizzie

Title: Re: van
Post by: geefree on March 04, 2006, 11:18:58 am

hi all, thanks for all your advice think i will give the auctions a go,  ..i am lookiing for small escort 55 type, for pressure washing drives patios, graffiti later, etc,starting on a part time basis, i did say cheap starter van but i would not dream of looking like del boy lol, it has to be in good nick and presentable.
cheers for your replies.
gazza.

Title: Re: van
Post by: andrew chrysler on March 04, 2006, 03:44:03 pm

Apart from an Escort van that I bought new (many years ago, it's P reg) I have bought all my vans 2nd hand.

Notable bargains were a W reg Berlingo, 50,000 miles, from a flosist, perfect condition, £2200 and an absolutely immaculate R reg Astra, 115,000 miles for £750

I would advise an Astra van rather than Escort, as even the R Astra looks a modern shape, and is certainly a more modern van to drive. Pay less than £1000 for a good clean one, and then pay for some really eye-catching vinyl graphics. Then again, the Escort has more headroom, if you were thinking of a water tank.

Park your van in a prominent place (don't hide it on someone's drive, leave it in the road and carry your equipment) and it will pay for itself in advertising.