[Soupy]

With the cost of new vans more than doubling over the last 8 years, adding the cost of installing our water systems, it's more economical to take the hit on van repairs and maintenance.   Once all done, it will last many more years providing you service it regularly and check oil and coolant levels once a month.

My van I bought 8 years ago for 15k plus vat new, would now cost me 35k.

We check everything once a week and service every 6 months.

Thats overkill if you only do 3k miles a year like me.serviced once a year and MOT.top up washer fluid and check oil/water once a month.

No such thing as overkill when it comes to vehicle maintenance!

 

[Smudger]

Van checks every day - fluid levels - lights - tyres - weekly tyre pressures, condition and wear
Service - as per service shedule  by manufacturer

[dd]

Only thing I check regularly is tyre pressure every 4 months or so. Owned van from new 18 years old, do about 7.5k mileage a year.
Not saying this is ideal but has been OK for 18 years.