[dd]

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).

[dazmond]

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)

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

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.

[Splash and dash]

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

[dd]

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.

[Splash and dash]

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 😂

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

Went up to VW in Glasgow, they had a VIP event to sell vans. Ordered a suspension bolt that fell out when I didn't tighten it enough. £16 for 110mm bolt so nothing seems to be cheap now. Took a test drive on the new Crafter, it was great but everything seems to be on the screen like adjusting the heating. There is a button to start the van rather than a key. All in all that's the way forward but it still has a dry belt and made in Germany so I will need to save up.

[Splash and dash]

Went up to VW in Glasgow, they had a VIP event to sell vans. Ordered a suspension bolt that fell out when I didn't tighten it enough. £16 for 110mm bolt so nothing seems to be cheap now. Took a test drive on the new Crafter, it was great but everything seems to be on the screen like adjusting the heating. There is a button to start the van rather than a key. All in all that's the way forward but it still has a dry belt and made in Germany so I will need to save up.

Think you will find they are made in Poland that’s there main van plant for crafters and MAN TGE

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

Went up to VW in Glasgow, they had a VIP event to sell vans. Ordered a suspension bolt that fell out when I didn't tighten it enough. £16 for 110mm bolt so nothing seems to be cheap now. Took a test drive on the new Crafter, it was great but everything seems to be on the screen like adjusting the heating. There is a button to start the van rather than a key. All in all that's the way forward but it still has a dry belt and made in Germany so I will need to save up.

Think you will find they are made in Poland that’s there main van plant for crafters and MAN TGE

Think you are correct, maybe she thought it would sway me to buy one. They had 60 vans but most were LWB and the demand is for MWB ones. The way the economy is going they will find it hard to shift them all.

[Splash and dash]

Went up to VW in Glasgow, they had a VIP event to sell vans. Ordered a suspension bolt that fell out when I didn't tighten it enough. £16 for 110mm bolt so nothing seems to be cheap now. Took a test drive on the new Crafter, it was great but everything seems to be on the screen like adjusting the heating. There is a button to start the van rather than a key. All in all that's the way forward but it still has a dry belt and made in Germany so I will need to save up.

Think you will find they are made in Poland that’s there main van plant for crafters and MAN TGE

Think you are correct, maybe she thought it would sway me to buy one. They had 60 vans but most were LWB and the demand is for MWB ones. The way the economy is going they will find it hard to shift them all.

Most will probably be sold for camper  van conversions that’s why they have LWB

[james peters]

The best way to buy a van ... is to see the van you like , take it for a test drive , and if you like it pay for it with  money

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

That's what I did bar buy it. Will save up and pay cash but an interesting thing happened yesterday when I went to TPS for a bolt to pick up. A new van dealer called Maxus has opened up. Seen a few driving about and their place is next to Merc vans Glasgow.

A new Maxus Deliver 9 (diesel) comes with a comprehensive 5-year or 125,000-mile (whichever comes first) manufacturer warranty. This package includes 5 years of roadside assistance, a 3-year paint warranty, and a 10-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Penny beginning to drop why I'm seeing more Maxus vans on the road, you can lease for less than £300.

VW was saying they now give a 5 year warranty on their wet belt transporter. Now Merc and VW have competition, so if you are incharge of your companies van fleet then swapping to Maxus makes alot of sense. Run them for 5 years and then trade them in for new ones. 🤔