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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: BVC on February 18, 2009, 11:55:34 pm

Title: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: BVC on February 18, 2009, 11:55:34 pm: Hey guys.

My white escort van (L818 TAV) and wfp gear got nicked from outside my house last week >:(
If anyone gets offered any gear (shurflo packs, green unger poles with triggers on them. A long shot I know, but you never know your luck) I would really appreciate a heads up. ;)

A word of warning to my fellow wc's. I had the contents of my van insured under my policy. when I tried to claim though I was told that the wfp gear is specialised equipment and not covered. ??? I have lost all my gear, wfp, ladders, sat navs, even a brand new bag of rubbers!!! I can claim on the small stuff but what I get out of the insurance company will not be worth the increased premium and cancellation charges for the van. Make sure your wfp is specifically insured and that it is for enough £ to get you back up and running if the worst should happen.

I also lost my workbook. 4K worth of work in it. prices, addresses and telephone numbers. had to spend the whole week notifying my customers that I have not given up or passed on the work, in case someone gets hold of my book and tries to canvass or undercut. I have lost a grand worth of newly canvassed work though because it came calls from leaflets and It hasnt been done yet, so ive got no clue where most of it is.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR BOOK IN YOUR VAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just hope whoever done it is stupid enough to call on my regular customers because I will take great pleasure in hurting them.

cheers

bvc.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: Oaten on February 19, 2009, 12:52:30 am: Sorry to hear that mate. Im sure the police will have no luck finding the idiot

Dont you take your gear out over night?
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: richywilts on February 19, 2009, 02:07:27 am: thats bad mate feel for ya big time i had mine stolen last year but i hadnt been up n running very long, hopefully with it bein an old vehicle it may have just been stolen for the sake of being easily broke into i.e snap n cappin which is more difficult with newer vehicles.

good luck

richy
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: sparklebright on February 19, 2009, 07:26:16 am: Scumbags. >:(

I know it's obvious but keep an eye on ebay...Maybe you'll get lucky
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: Window Washers on February 19, 2009, 10:03:37 am: Scumbags, sorry to hear that

I hope this comes up for sale and someone gives you the heads up on it.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: dai on February 19, 2009, 12:04:35 pm: I get a bit careless sometimes when it comes to locking the van, I never leave my work cards in the van over night though. What hassle when you don't remember who owes you what, I have a lot of advanced payments so I do take extra care with round cards.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: Ian Mason on February 19, 2009, 12:56:34 pm: Hi,

I agree with Sparklebright "scumbags"!

It does annoy me when the police do find these scumbags & stolen items, & then simply return the stolen items, as if everything is back to normal?

I agree with the taking away from the thief part, but to be honest, I don`t think I would want the item back, but instead, financial reimbursed for its value from the day it was stolen, & the loss of earnings!

Ian.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: williamx on February 19, 2009, 02:42:23 pm: Sorry to hear of yourlose and I hope you get your van and equipment back soon.

I would also recommend that you change you insurance brokers to A Plan, they cover £3000 of equipment including poles on my van insurance, and they cover £12000 worth of tools from theif on my Public liability insurance.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: drakestar! on February 19, 2009, 05:21:12 pm: I had had my van broken into yesterday at my gym, some tramps in a transit did it, but nothing was stolen as the alarm went off & a woman saw them & then they drove off!
Just a broken lock but im just so glad everythings still in 1 piece!
Well almost.....
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: doak on February 19, 2009, 05:26:38 pm: i in bury st ed so will keep eye out
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on February 19, 2009, 06:05:07 pm: Can u post a foto of ur van. I work in suffolk and it would be easy to spot it if i knew what it looked like.

Bob
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: BVC on February 19, 2009, 06:23:40 pm: Thanks for your positive comments.

Loaded up the van at 7am went out at 8 and it was gone!!!!!!!!

anyway cheers guys. Dont have any pics but its just standard white escort van.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: jefftemperley on February 19, 2009, 07:54:34 pm: im in colchester, pic of van and kit would be helpful to keep an eye out,
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: steven ainger on February 19, 2009, 07:56:39 pm: im not far away either, manningtree.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: Chris Cottrell on February 19, 2009, 08:46:17 pm: I'm in Diss & prob a coincidence but saw a new guy in town with a white escort only this week, didnt pay too much attention tbh, just another newbie
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: LWC on February 19, 2009, 09:31:34 pm: Im sorry to hear this, these theft seem to be happening more and more i have noticed.
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: TLC on February 23, 2009, 05:50:07 pm: a picture of the white escort van would help, because i cant imagine what one of those looks like!!! ;D
Title: Re: Van and WFP stolen from Ipswich!!
Post by: s.w.c on February 23, 2009, 08:45:30 pm: keep your eyes on flea bay