[Tom.m]

Just throwing a few questions out. Looking to start carpet cleaning and oven cleaning, is it worth buying a van or leasing one? Also what would be a good size?

Cheers

[Matt.]

I don't bother with leasing, by the time I have used it for 3 years or so it's in no fit state to go back. Would end up costing me more.

If I buy a new van and it lasts 4 - 5 years am happy

[Tom.m]

My only problem is that after i buy all my equipment and pay for training i just couldn't afford a new van. It would only be for about two years with a £1000 deposit, just while i build up some capital to actually buy a nice van.  recommend any vans?

[Rob@Blast off]

I don't bother with leasing, by the time I have used it for 3 years or so it's in no fit state to go back. Would end up costing me more. quote]

+1
I prefer to own an older van outright as I  don't have to worry about scratching it etc.
Use that deposit money to buy one as you may not have enough work to begin with.

[Matt.]

I do normally buy new, but this trafic van I have I got off a dealership I do work for and it was getting used as a site van, bought it last jan on 60 plate 30,000 on clock for £5200+ vat rrp was £8000 so it was a win win 

[Rob@Blast off]

I paid £375 for my berlingo, the guy spent £450 on having it serviced and the cambelt done last year 
Wish I could say the same about my vivario 

[Matt.]

Insurance up ere rob is to much for me to insure a spare van, but would be great

[Rob@Blast off]

Insurance isn't to bad for me down here, I originally got it as spare/runaround but it's now going to be used for windows, just need to blag the missus into letting me have a car now   

[Matt.]

Yes Rob get it on the windows........ It's got to pay it's keep 

It's a no no for me to use the mrs car 

She won't even let me move it out the drive, she says I damage everything I touch and my vans a wheelie bin with any engine

OMG............... The f ing cheek bar steward

[wpclean]

Buy a cat D van, as these are about 30% cheaper, and if you are not bothered about resale value everyone's a winner