[windowwashers]

the older LDV's look nasty in my opinion (sry for anyone that has one) the new one looks nice though, I am hearing so many different things on here. I think it's great I am learning loads and hope others are to, may be I should be become a  mechanic and fix everyones vans on here would be a ready made business lol.

Jokes aside thank you for the replys please keep them coming others opinions are good for all that are looking to get another van or get there first. I myself am drawn to the look of the van as I want to show a certain image then saying that they need to be reliable as will be using it 5 days a week.

Thanks guys and gals

[neil100]

The look of a van was not important to me, Thats why I bought a Fiat Ducato.

All vans are Boxes on wheels to some description.

My yardstick for buying a van was simpl, I wanted the best value van for the least amount of money.

Nothing else touched the Fiat Ducato. 1185 kg payload = 800ltr tank. 2 hosereels, I carry 8 poles in the van and I have more space then I know what to do with. I have a fully Sound insulated lined Bulkhead. which completly isolates any noise from the rear, No tinny echo sounds as you drive around.

All the toys, ABS brakes an absoulte essential for wfp vans with the weight we carry. Remote central locking, heated electric windows which are twined mirrors so you can see the kerb when parking. Electric windows and I have to say the most comftable seat I have ever had the pleasure to sit in.But the seats where designed by Back specialists.

The best bit, a superb driving position, I look down into peoples Landrovers and 4 by4s.

At the end of the day the van is there to earn you money and for me mine ticks all the boxes. I open my rear doors and have a great sense of pride in my wfp system. It as taken my earnings to another level compared to trad w/c. At the end of the day thats what you want from your van.

Nel.   

[Sir Squeaky]

Make sure you get a van with air-con.

It's worth a few quid a day.
You feel refreshed instead of hot and tired and wanting to go home.

Many a time in the summer I would have packed in, but sat and cooled off for a bit and carried on.

[neil100]

Your a welsh Softie squeaks.

Sitting in the van to cool down. I,ve heard it all now.

I cool down while I work just stand under your pole its very refreshing.

Nel.

[Sir Squeaky]

Keeps your energy up if you're cool and refreshed, and breathing dry air.

No air con on Doblo's then?

[windowwashers]

The look of a van was not important to me, Thats why I bought a Fiat Ducato.

All vans are Boxes on wheels to some description.

My yardstick for buying a van was simpl, I wanted the best value van for the least amount of money.

Nothing else touched the Fiat Ducato. 1185 kg payload = 800ltr tank. 2 hosereels, I carry 8 poles in the van and I have more space then I know what to do with. I have a fully Sound insulated lined Bulkhead. which completly isolates any noise from the rear, No tinny echo sounds as you drive around.

All the toys, ABS brakes an absoulte essential for wfp vans with the weight we carry. Remote central locking, heated electric windows which are twined mirrors so you can see the kerb when parking. Electric windows and I have to say the most comftable seat I have ever had the pleasure to sit in.But the seats where designed by Back specialists.

The best bit, a superb driving position, I look down into peoples Landrovers and 4 by4s.

At the end of the day the van is there to earn you money and for me mine ticks all the boxes. I open my rear doors and have a great sense of pride in my wfp system. It as taken my earnings to another level compared to trad w/c. At the end of the day thats what you want from your van.

Nel.   

you made a load of good points there, can i have a pic of the van not just the back, from what you are saying they sound very good.

Van is there to make money yes, but I could get a van for a grand,would it look professional (doubt it) rusty more than likley. Cmpany image means alot to many people, We as a company only go for quality work, there are plenty of cheapo's out there, I let them take the crap and I get the cream. Image is everything and quality i just as important of work, add that together you get a better price for a good job done 

[neil100]

I dont have a photo of the outside, Sorry. The Ducato is exactly the same as the Peugot Boxer and Citroen Relay. It just comes better equiped. Its got the same 2.0 Hdi engine in and the same running gear as the Pug and Citroen.

Their is a newer model out now so  their wont be many left of the older design around now, Some of the van firms may still have pre registered ones available if they have old stock left.

My van was pre registered But brand new. It was delivered to my home address from Royal Portbury Dock at Bristol by transporter with 2 miles on the clock.

The price was less then £10,000.00 including vat. An absoulte Bargin. Happy as a Pig in Poo.

Nel.