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DaveBrown

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Just a bit of a whinge!
« on: June 11, 2006, 08:42:32 pm »
Hi all, a bit disillusioned at moment. Got me loan sorted out for going to wfp then couldnt get van insurance cos I can only have one set of no claims discount on the car. Been quoted between 1 and 2 k for a new policy with no no claims! Had to cancel me loan so I'm still crawling about on tiled roofs! To top it off a customer I have had for 3 yrs cancelled yesterday for no reason at all. Did a great job, never put me prices up and called back again and again to catch them in for payment! Makes me wonder if window cleaning really is a robust enough business to invest in anyway! Never mind - i'll be up me ladder again tomorrow!

P @ F

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Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2006, 09:31:00 pm »
I have the answer for you Dave , RING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DIRECT .
They will mirror your no claims from your car policy , im gonna dig the number out for you now .

 Rich   P @ F
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

matt

Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2006, 09:57:00 pm »
use your car

build your own WFP system for about 500 quid

job done

http://d.co.uk

P @ F

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Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2006, 09:58:10 pm »
Here we go mate 0870 751 8121 , i was having the same probs as you , i now pay £550 fully comp for a 2001 vw transporter

 Rich P @ F

Make sure you ask them about mirroring your no claims .
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

rosskesava

Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2006, 10:49:21 pm »
Customers do sometimes cancel for no apparent reason but in their mind the reason  is valid. It happens.

The thing to do is to always be getting more business. We used to spend at least half a day leafleting every week. Bit by bit you'll pick up new work. It's a numbers game. Leaflet enough houses and they will be phoning you.

Stick at it.

Cheers

JohnL

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Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2006, 11:08:22 pm »
thats an interesting post on this thread Ross     ;D   ;D   ;D

you been on the apple juice again  ?   :)   

JohnL
West Somerset. On the edge of the Quantocks and looking at The Exmoor National Park.

drew86

  • Posts: 193
Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2006, 10:19:06 am »
p@f is spot on with c v direct, they gave me 40% introductory no claims, cost me £358.15 fully comp on 2001 peugeot expert,also covers me for homestart and breakdown, but does not cover wfp equipment.
It was this big.

Moderator David@stives

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Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2006, 10:56:08 am »
yes they gave me 60% and i an paying about £800 on 2 vans

Dave

DaveBrown

  • Posts: 125
Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2006, 10:06:42 pm »
thanks for the posts guys. this site is a great support to us window cleaners. really glad i found it!

Paul Coleman

Re: Just a bit of a whinge!
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2006, 11:01:52 pm »
p@f is spot on with c v direct, they gave me 40% introductory no claims, cost me £358.15 fully comp on 2001 peugeot expert,also covers me for homestart and breakdown, but does not cover wfp equipment.

I got a decent deal from them too and they are OK about a water tank in the vehicle.  I got a much cheaper deal from them for a Renault Trafic than another company gave me for a Ford Escort.  In fact, I am getting a bit more for my money as it includes a couple of extras.