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Vehicles (257)

Ladder and roofbars and a carpark height restriction - destruction

So, this week I finally got my roof bars, roller and ladder setup installed, using Ulti bars equipment. Got it all working and secure and used the ladder at work for the first time.

My van itself is less than a month old, brand new, and I went to pic

Started by Ian Stanton in Vehicles

7 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Aug 17

Truck netting

We use tippers for grounds maintenance. Yesterday one of our drivers got 'pulled' for not having the load (ie his tools and machinery) covered, as it could come loose in an accident. It looks like I've got to get nets for the trucks, but prices see

Started by Tim Bucknall in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Nov 14, 2023

Van tax

Hi all. I just taxed a 2012 Kangoo ML20. Cost me £320. Co2 emissions are 129g but.... reading online, its not about Co2 on vans now but the age. Thinking of swapping this van for a younger model. I read (in here i think) about rasing van prices. Anyo

Started by Graham Garden in Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by John F Nov 13, 2023

Double Cab Tipper insurance

Hi All,

Just been sorting insurance on a Ford double cab tipper, got to say I was very surprised at the prices - the cheapest I've found is £165 a month, that's with 5 years no claims, and I'm 35 years age, no points, no convictions.

Does this sound

Started by Ciaran in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 29, 2023

Van floor

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice. The ply floor in my van is starting to get ripped up a bit, so now it is catching on bags & ripping them. Do I just over board it or I think somebody mentioned stable matting, is this an option? The van has been boa

Started by Neil Darby in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 4, 2023

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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

Van interior protection

Morning guys and girls

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

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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

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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

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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

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