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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Best way to buy a new van
« Last post by Splash and dash on January 21, 2026, 05:45:20 pm »
Quote from: dd on January 21, 2026, 05:24:15 pm
I haven't looked into it but on the face of it sounds good.

A downside would be having to use Toyata dealer, so servicing cost over time would be a lot more than the idependant garage I use now.

To be fair there servicing prices aren’t bad  we have a 2018 proace on this 10 year warranty it doesn’t cover electrical  issues the  sat nav and radio unit which is a Peugeot part was faulty and was replaced but I had to pay for the parts was nearly £400 , same with the head up display they will  sometimes do free labour as a good will gesture but won’t pay for  the parts it’s all in the small print 😂
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by dazmond on January 21, 2026, 05:44:38 pm »
Quote from: zesty on January 21, 2026, 03:51:36 pm
Quote from: dazmond on January 21, 2026, 03:38:29 pm
Quote from: zesty on January 21, 2026, 07:05:42 am
Another issue is screwing the electric hose reel down. It’ll have to be right by the rear doors in the e transit custom, as the battery doesn’t go that far back. What did you do KS?

Just screw the reel down to a piece of plywood. That's what I do.👍

Yep, that’s what I’ve done previously, but you need to make sure the plywood is secured to the van floor.

No you don't. All you need to do is make sure its a thick,heavy piece and cut it so it fits snugly in between the wheel arches,cover it in black plastic (and staple it underneath).

Jobs a good un!🙂👍
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Best way to buy a new van
« Last post by dd on January 21, 2026, 05:24:15 pm »
I haven't looked into it but on the face of it sounds good.

A downside would be having to use Toyata dealer, so servicing cost over time would be a lot more than the idependant garage I use now.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Best way to buy a new van
« Last post by Splash and dash on January 21, 2026, 05:08:52 pm »
Quote from: dd on January 21, 2026, 03:11:02 pm
One of the reasons I have kept my van so long is the more problematic issues with newer diesel vans.

If I ever change my van I suppose electric would be the way to go (I may retire in near future), but then bolting down a tank and hosereel does not seem so straightforward.

One option would be to buy a Toyota as they have a 10 year warranty (assuming they are serviced by Toyota).


The 10 year warranty doesn’t cover everything especially electrical issues from the Peugeot side of things
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Best way to buy a new van
« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on January 21, 2026, 03:54:45 pm »
Mate was saying the Merc mechanics (technicians) are having to go on a Renault course because the Sprinters are now using their engines. The motor industry has went crazy because they all seem to be using other companies parts. If they could just keep it simple instead of changing all the time then the reliability would come back.
Only want a VW Crafter is because they still run with the dry belt or so I'm told.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by zesty on January 21, 2026, 03:51:36 pm »
Quote from: dazmond on January 21, 2026, 03:38:29 pm
Quote from: zesty on January 21, 2026, 07:05:42 am
Another issue is screwing the electric hose reel down. It’ll have to be right by the rear doors in the e transit custom, as the battery doesn’t go that far back. What did you do KS?

Just screw the reel down to a piece of plywood. That's what I do.👍

Yep, that’s what I’ve done previously, but you need to make sure the plywood is secured to the van floor.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Best way to buy a new van
« Last post by dazmond on January 21, 2026, 03:40:56 pm »
Quote from: dd on January 21, 2026, 03:11:02 pm
One of the reasons I have kept my van so long is the more problematic issues with newer diesel vans.

If I ever change my van I suppose electric would be the way to go (I may retire in near future), but then bolting down a tank and hosereel does not seem so straightforward.

One option would be to buy a Toyota as they have a 10 year warranty (assuming they are serviced by Toyota).

It's a myth...... ive never had a single issue with modern diesel vans and neither has my missus.(we both drive Ford connect  diesel euro 6 vans)
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by dazmond on January 21, 2026, 03:38:29 pm »
Quote from: zesty on January 21, 2026, 07:05:42 am
Another issue is screwing the electric hose reel down. It’ll have to be right by the rear doors in the e transit custom, as the battery doesn’t go that far back. What did you do KS?

Just screw the reel down to a piece of plywood. That's what I do.👍
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by zesty on January 21, 2026, 03:36:52 pm »
Quote from: KS Cleaning on January 21, 2026, 03:03:37 pm
Quote from: zesty on January 21, 2026, 09:39:42 am
And is the Ply glued to the floor, or screwed near the wheel arches?
The 18mm ply is a tight fit between the ply lined wheel arches, I have then used 4 ‘L’ brackets that connects the 18mm ply to the wheel arches.

Sounds and idea.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by KS Cleaning on January 21, 2026, 03:11:10 pm »
Got a reply from Ionics regarding them fitting their systems to EV’s.
They have said at the moment they can’t fit to a Transit E Custom as the battery pack takes up most of the load area so it isn’t compatible. They do fit them to Vauxhall E Vivaro, Peugeot E  Expert, Citroen E Dispatch and Nissan ENV200.
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