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2023 Fuel Duty Increase

Stunned to see this from The OBR following today's Budget.

Not a confirmed fact yet, but the lack of an OBR report on the last Chancellor's Budget bought down the previous Duo so suspect there's a reasonable chance of its validity.

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 17, 2022

Roof Rack Query

Looking for a bit of help re roof racks. Current van is the new shape Peugeot Expert. I use the van a fair bit out of work too and often have to go under those 2m high barriers at places.

Without a roof rack the van just about fits under them. Does

Started by PGM in Vehicles

7 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Oct 4, 2022

Van racking/ tool storage

Looking for fresh ideas on how others are racking and storing tools in their. Vans.

Would mind putting some photos or ideas in the comments?

I have searched on here but some photos have been removed.

Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Jul 22, 2022

I'm buying a new van shortly and as I have put put the rubbish in the back, I want to get the inside properly protected against the moisture and damp. Currently my existing van has a ply lined floor and that's painted with garag

Started by Oliver clarkson in Vehicles

9 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Jul 5, 2022

Best sellers - LCVs under 3.5T

Interesting to know, especially as the LCV market is slowly recovering...

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Vehicles

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Tools and Van Theft

I hope this post is permitted here and perhaps will help many people.

I just saw this New campaign on Youtube by Skill Builder

Tool and Van theft is so damaging to all trades people on so many levels, indeed even here I read about the

impact on busin

Started by Alan Neath in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 22, 2021

Ride On Mowers

Hello all!

Looking to invest in a ride on mower and wondered if anyone had experience in using and buying one?

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What do you think?

Many thanks,

Started by Emily in Vehicles

11 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt Aug 18, 2021

Used LCV (Vans) Market

If you're wondering why there is a lack of good used vans at reasonable prices seen previously, this graph shows the effect of Covid generated demand on LCV used prices...

It show the average auction price over the last 12 months.

From our recent exp

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

31 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers May 27, 2021

This is a first... what would you do?

I have just received a call from a neighbour of a client who we visited today - he says I scuffed his car with the van. I am 100% sure I didnt - there was no radio on in the van, quiet narrow road, the window of the van was open a bit - and I was go

Started by Adam Woods in Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by Mike Lish May 22, 2021

What van can you fit a quad bike in?

As per above, I imagine vivaro transit etc but what about dispatch? Obvs depends on size of quad but all hypothetical at the moment.

Started by Ben Pritchard in Machinery and Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Luke brooks Feb 2, 2021

Well, that's a job that needed doing done!

The lining of the van has lasted around 4 years.... it was composting itself! One of the many tasks this holiday was to re-line it - job done and all packed for Monday morning!!

Started by Adam Woods in Jobs and Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Jan 4, 2021

Toyota Landcruiser Commercial - long term test...

Theres lots of talk of different vehicles on here van V pick up, large van V small van, MPV V 4x4....

There's a virtually unknown contender in the ring - Toyota Landcruiser Commercial.

Same rugged underpinnings as a Landcruiser but a stripped back, no

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Kieron Glover Nov 14, 2020

Peugeot Expert’s Fundamental Flaw

Was broken into yesterday with £2000 worth of tools taken and wasn’t aware how stupidly easy it is to break into these things -- 2015 model and was completely baffled how they broke in without causing any damage to the doors until I came across this

Started by Mark Wilkinson in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Davidson Dec 5, 2020

Advice please

Evening all

I currently work as a full time gardener for a well known charity that is currently making huge redundancies. Thankfully my role doesnt seem to be at risk at the moment however it has made me think it would be very wise to have a side gig

Started by John Heald in Vehicles

43 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Aug 19, 2020

Tractor or Front mounted deck

Good morning people,

First post here so looking forward to joining the community!

Looking at investing in my first ride on mower. I'll explain my situation quickly.

Set up my company 10 months ago and do one or two big gardens (as well as some little

Started by Tom Evans in Machinery and Vehicles

10 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Jul 28, 2020

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