[drive surgeon]

will keep it all in mind,  might lease. dont you have to pay the maintenance on them still tho? is it just if their are any faults you dont pay?

[drivewasher]

Paid £700 for this van 3years ago. Does me fine cost's nowt to run don't owe me a penny. absoloutly beltin van. Takes all the punishment I throw at it, believe me water runs out the doors when I corner.
She will need a couple of patches mig welding in the floor this year. I don't have to worry about getting mud, sand etc in it or scratches on body, and when Iv'e finished with her no one is going to charge me for repairing cosmetic damage!

[MAXJB4]

If you are lucky you can buy a good second hand van for little as £500 but one week later it costs money to replace a part.  Vans are a catch 20/22 problem when staring up your business.  Take your time to find a van in good condition - not to big - low fuel costs - and may it work hard for you.
christopher

[drive surgeon]

will wait till after christmas i think, see how work is going and then make a decision!  it aint easy but thankf for your usefull ideas .