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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: DaveBrown on June 11, 2006, 08:42:32 pm

Title: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: DaveBrown on June 11, 2006, 08:42:32 pm

Hi all, a bit disillusioned at moment. Got me loan sorted out for going to wfp then couldnt get van insurance cos I can only have one set of no claims discount on the car. Been quoted between 1 and 2 k for a new policy with no no claims! Had to cancel me loan so I'm still crawling about on tiled roofs! To top it off a customer I have had for 3 yrs cancelled yesterday for no reason at all. Did a great job, never put me prices up and called back again and again to catch them in for payment! Makes me wonder if window cleaning really is a robust enough business to invest in anyway! Never mind - i'll be up me ladder again tomorrow!

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: P @ F on June 11, 2006, 09:31:00 pm

I have the answer for you Dave , RING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DIRECT .
They will mirror your no claims from your car policy , im gonna dig the number out for you now .

 Rich   P @ F

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: matt on June 11, 2006, 09:57:00 pm

use your car

build your own WFP system for about 500 quid

job done

http://d.co.uk

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: P @ F on June 11, 2006, 09:58:10 pm

Here we go mate 0870 751 8121 , i was having the same probs as you , i now pay £550 fully comp for a 2001 vw transporter

 Rich P @ F

Make sure you ask them about mirroring your no claims .

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: rosskesava on June 11, 2006, 10:49:21 pm

Customers do sometimes cancel for no apparent reason but in their mind the reason  is valid. It happens.

The thing to do is to always be getting more business. We used to spend at least half a day leafleting every week. Bit by bit you'll pick up new work. It's a numbers game. Leaflet enough houses and they will be phoning you.

Stick at it.

Cheers

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: JohnL on June 11, 2006, 11:08:22 pm

thats an interesting post on this thread Ross     ;D   ;D   ;D

you been on the apple juice again  ?   :)   

JohnL

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: drew86 on June 12, 2006, 10:19:06 am

p@f is spot on with c v direct, they gave me 40% introductory no claims, cost me £358.15 fully comp on 2001 peugeot expert,also covers me for homestart and breakdown, but does not cover wfp equipment.

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: Moderator David@stives on June 12, 2006, 10:56:08 am

yes they gave me 60% and i an paying about £800 on 2 vans

Dave

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: DaveBrown on June 12, 2006, 10:06:42 pm

thanks for the posts guys. this site is a great support to us window cleaners. really glad i found it!

Title: Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
Post by: Paul Coleman on June 12, 2006, 11:01:52 pm

Quote from: drew86 on June 12, 2006, 10:19:06 am

p@f is spot on with c v direct, they gave me 40% introductory no claims, cost me £358.15 fully comp on 2001 peugeot expert,also covers me for homestart and breakdown, but does not cover wfp equipment.

I got a decent deal from them too and they are OK about a water tank in the vehicle.  I got a much cheaper deal from them for a Renault Trafic than another company gave me for a Ford Escort.  In fact, I am getting a bit more for my money as it includes a couple of extras.