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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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 

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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

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Best sellers - LCVs under 3.5T

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

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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

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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, 

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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

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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

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