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Title: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 02:42:10 pm
Cant find anything that takes my fancy. Nightmare.

Tempted to go straight to Ford and get brand new transit on finance, cheers then  ;D
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Carl2009 on February 05, 2014, 02:48:51 pm
A local windy to me bought a new van and all he had were complaints from custies accusing him of doing too well off them.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 02:56:34 pm
A local windy to me bought a new van and all he had were complaints from custies accusing him of doing too well off them.
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I had people say that about my last van.

Doesnt bother me in the slightest.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 03:00:09 pm
http://www.light-commercial.co.uk/van.php?van_id=2189


Looks sexual  8)
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Simon Mess on February 05, 2014, 03:07:27 pm
Looks good, and its the bigger payload :)

not sure about sexual though  ??? ::)roll
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: TomCrowther on February 05, 2014, 03:15:03 pm
I bought a brand new van early last year and 90 % of the customers didn't notice and those that did commented favourably. They are either happy with you and your service or they aren't. What's it got to do with them what vehicle you drive as long as you don't lean oil on their drive?
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: TomCrowther on February 05, 2014, 03:15:37 pm
Leak, not lean.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Carl@Cwc on February 05, 2014, 03:34:08 pm
http://www.light-commercial.co.uk/van.php?van_id=2189


Looks sexual  8)

My next buy is one of these set up as hot water for one man.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: johnny bravo on February 05, 2014, 03:50:09 pm
im focused on transit connect t230 /   peugeut expert 2.0 hdi, /  citroen 2.0 hdi,    low mileage.     i owner, full service h.       i think a transit or a vivaro may be a bit too big for me yet , to begin with a van setup,     id probably still use my backpack more than my van setup,     because of ease of use,   
but a tank full of pure water will mean i will not run out and can concentrate on bigger buildings,    more pleasing to the customer, especially comercial.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Spruce on February 05, 2014, 05:45:34 pm
http://www.light-commercial.co.uk/van.php?van_id=2189


Looks sexual  8)

Personally, If I was still in the trade and you came to me, I would recommend you consider something bigger than this. You need something that will support a 2 man system, so you need to be looking at a Transit T280 or equivalent.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: johnny bravo on February 05, 2014, 06:05:31 pm
2 big,      what is the smaller transit model,    may consider.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 06:26:52 pm
http://www.light-commercial.co.uk/van.php?van_id=2189


Looks sexual  8)

Personally, If I was still in the trade and you came to me, I would recommend you consider something bigger than this. You need something that will support a 2 man system, so you need to be looking at a Transit T280 or equivalent.


Yeah a Transit size van does sound apealling, although maybe not completely nessercary as I can get away with running a 2 man system off 350 litre tank due to having the luxury of working in a mile radius of my house 95% of the time.

Im not ruling one out tho Spruce  ;)
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Simon Mess on February 05, 2014, 07:04:25 pm
http://www.light-commercial.co.uk/van.php?van_id=2189


Looks sexual  8)

Personally, If I was still in the trade and you came to me, I would recommend you consider something bigger than this. You need something that will support a 2 man system, so you need to be looking at a Transit T280 or equivalent.


Yeah a Transit size van does sound apealling, although maybe not completely nessercary as I can get away with running a 2 man system off 350 litre tank due to having the luxury of working in a mile radius of my house 95% of the time.

Im not ruling one out tho Spruce  ;)

Split the difference and go for the higher payload versions of the dispatch/scudo/expert. 1200kg payload, the standard wheelbase version has usefully more space than a berlingo/partner, but is still usefully smaller than a standard transit sized van.

That is probably what i will go for next :)
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PoleKing on February 05, 2014, 07:06:07 pm
http://www.light-commercial.co.uk/van.php?van_id=2189


Looks sexual  8)

Personally, If I was still in the trade and you came to me, I would recommend you consider something bigger than this. You need something that will support a 2 man system, so you need to be looking at a Transit T280 or equivalent.


Yeah a Transit size van does sound apealling, although maybe not completely nessercary as I can get away with running a 2 man system off 350 litre tank due to having the luxury of working in a mile radius of my house 95% of the time.

Im not ruling one out tho Spruce  ;)

Split the difference and go for the higher payload versions of the dispatch/scudo/expert. 1200kg payload, the standard wheelbase version has usefully more space than a berlingo/partner, but is still usefully smaller than a standard transit sized van.

That is probably what i will go for next :)

+1 on that. The expert is lovely to drive too.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 07:11:30 pm
Any good?

http://www.creechmotorcompany.co.uk/used-vans/peugeot-partner-taunton-201401241271782
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PoleKing on February 05, 2014, 07:16:54 pm
Not as good as this
http://vans.autotrader.co.uk/used-vans/citroen/dispatch/2009-citroen-dispatch-1000-2-0-hdi-120-h1-van-diesel-nottingham-vfpa-8aa09e6243b913c80143ba32d48202ec/makemodel/make/peugeot/model/expert/makemodel/make/citroen/model/dispatch/makemodel/make/fiat/model/scudo/mileage/min/49999/price/min/6999/enginepower/min/119?featuredListing=true

or this
http://vans.autotrader.co.uk/used-vans/fiat/scudo/2008-fiat-scudo-12q-2-0-multijet-120-h1-comfort-van-diesel-bury-st-edmunds-vfpa-8abef27a42fa81cf0143244c6c7f4457/makemodel/make/peugeot/model/expert/makemodel/make/citroen/model/dispatch/makemodel/make/fiat/model/scudo/mileage/min/49999/price/min/6999/enginepower/min/119
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 07:29:32 pm
Cheers Poleking.

Im currently hunting those a bit closer to home  ;D
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PoleKing on February 05, 2014, 07:39:27 pm
Cheers Poleking.

Im currently hunting those a bit closer to home  ;D

Said it before bud but don't worry about distance. You'll limit yourself.
Get the train to wherever the van is and drive it home.
Make a day of it.
I went about 2 hours north of me for the van and about 4 hours south of me to get the car.
Make a day of it. Get a coffee, read the paper on the train, just relax and enjoy.
Even better, go on a rainy day when you couldn't work anyway.
If you don't want to spend the money trains cost, try national express. The coach is cheap as chips.
I actually quite like the train/coach. Probably get one once or twice a year
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: johnny bravo on February 05, 2014, 07:39:49 pm
any thoughts on this ford transit t2600.
eBay item number:

331121636415      ebay,

its great to get a deal near you.       how much do you think it will go for.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: johnny bravo on February 05, 2014, 07:41:18 pm
where are you based james
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 07:47:24 pm
Yeah I know what your saying Poleking, trouble is I will be doing it on an a finance deal so wouldnt drive home that day I doubt, plus its missions to take it back if I need to do anything under the warrenty... know what I mean.


Johnny Bravo - Somerset pal
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PoleKing on February 05, 2014, 07:58:22 pm
The finance wouldn't be a problem. It'd all be done over the phone and just sign on the dotted line when you get there. You could be in and out in an hour. (I clean car showrooms and chat to the girls in there, who've said as much)
As for warranty. A lot of places use a nationwide warranty company. It may be the case that a garage near you is in the scheme and you could be covered...
Not trying to push you bud just hope you get the best deal you can, not just the nearest...
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 08:01:23 pm
The finance wouldn't be a problem. It'd all be done over the phone and just sign on the dotted line when you get there. You could be in and out in an hour. (I clean car showrooms and chat to the girls in there, who've said as much)
As for warranty. A lot of places use a nationwide warranty company. It may be the case that a garage near you is in the scheme and you could be covered...
Not trying to push you bud just hope you get the best deal you can, not just the nearest...


I appreciate your thoughts mate, I am liking the Scudo vans I must admit.
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 08:23:12 pm
And caddys

 http://www.trull-garage.co.uk/wp_car_dealer/2010-volkswagen-caddy-1-9tdi-pd-104ps-van-diesel-2/
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 08:42:27 pm
I had one of these in December... loved it to be honest.


http://vans.autotrader.co.uk/used-vans/vauxhall/combo/2009-vauxhall-combo-1700-cdti-16v-diesel-marsh-barton-vfpa-8a78aa0a4158f4f801419827f3985937/makemodel/make/vauxhall/model/combo?associatedVehicle=true
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Frankybadboy on February 05, 2014, 09:26:48 pm
james can highly recommend brain who runs this company

http://www.vansgb.com/stock/?comefrom=roberts4vans

just up the road from you,good quality vans and low mileage
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 09:29:03 pm
james can highly recommend brain who runs this company

http://www.vansgb.com/stock/?comefrom=roberts4vans

just up the road from you,good quality vans and low mileage


Cheers mate, ill have a look x
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Ben wood on February 05, 2014, 09:34:10 pm
James why don't you go for a dispatch and put 500 tank in it then you can have a two man system in it like you wanted in the last one til you found out the low payload
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: johnny bravo on February 05, 2014, 09:41:51 pm
do many on here use the 16,  or 2.0   models despach.     
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Scrimble on February 05, 2014, 09:43:51 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-FIAT-DOBLO-MAXI-16V-MULTIJET-CAR-DERIVED-VAN-DIESEL-/231083856481?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item35cdabd261

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-doblo-van-maxi-2010-60-16v-SX-2-0jtd-multijet-F-F-S-H-V-G-C-MUST-SEE-MAXI-/271385681098?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item3f2fd8dcca
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 09:46:24 pm
James why don't you go for a dispatch and put 500 tank in it then you can have a two man system in it like you wanted in the last one til you found out the low payload


Open to offers mate  :D

But ive worked out that a 400 litre tank would be enough for us as a two man setup, as our work is so close to home, it isnt an issue should we need to refill... it takes seconds (almost)

Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 05, 2014, 09:49:46 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-FIAT-DOBLO-MAXI-16V-MULTIJET-CAR-DERIVED-VAN-DIESEL-/231083856481?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item35cdabd261

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-doblo-van-maxi-2010-60-16v-SX-2-0jtd-multijet-F-F-S-H-V-G-C-MUST-SEE-MAXI-/271385681098?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item3f2fd8dcca


Thanks for taking the time to link me up.

Do you not think the milage is high? When Ive been looking for vans, if they are 45000 or above I dont bother  ???
Title: Re: New van shopping... again
Post by: Simon Mess on February 05, 2014, 10:27:50 pm
do many on here use the 16,  or 2.0   models despach.     

2.0 is the best engine, the 1.6 is supposedly more troublesome as well as being (slightly) less economical.