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Vehicles (257)

What van do I want?

After several years of ruining my car (currently a Vauxhall Zafira) with bags of compost/lawnmowers/gravels, I am thinking about getting myself a van. I need something that is not too big (sort of VW Caddy sized) but which can also fit myself and t

Started by Sarah Russell in Vehicles

16 Replies · Reply by Bigyin Jan 31, 2011

Show us your vehicles

This is my L200 warrior 2008. What do you use?

Started by Chris Auld in Vehicles

192 Replies · Reply by David Hammond Dec 6, 2015

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Vinyl wraps on Vans

Anyone on LJN had their van totally vinyl wrapped (ie a la Sky vans etc) and can pass on any practical comments ?

Getting another van that needs logo-ing but in the meantime considering re-doing existing vans by extending the graphics all over.

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc Jan 21, 2011

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Landscape Juice Network fuel card

The Landscape Juice Network fuel card partnership deal means that you can now enjoy real fuel cost savings, with free credit and reduced administration, backed by personal service and security.

"Had mine two weeks now, used a few times. So much easi

Started by Phil Voice in Vehicles

339 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jun 23, 2013

2nd Hand Ford transit Parts

I need to buy a catalytic converter for a ford transit tipper. I dont want to buy it brand new as it will get stolen again.

Does anyone know of a place where i can get a 2nd hand one?

Thanks

Started by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance Jan 17, 2011

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Diesel Waxing

My Ford Ranger has been parked in the shade since last Sunday. Like most of Britain we've had temperatures below freezing for a week and down to -14 degrees at night.

I tried starting it this morning (it had warmed up to a a toasty -7 by then) and my

Started by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care in Vehicles

13 Replies · Reply by Nic Johnson Dec 8, 2010

Transit in snow.

They have to be the worst drive in snow.
Here in Central Scotland we have had 3 foot deep snow in the rural areas and although I had work i couldn't get there.
So I've grounded the transit and bought a cheap 4x4, a suzuki vitara, (no I'm not taking up

Started by Gary Hedges in Vehicles

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Dec 2, 2010

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Red Vivaros for Sale !!

I had to go to Blackbush Airport (Surrey) today and saw the huge British Car Auction centre alongside it where they have 1000's of vehicles up for auction.

It was clearly a sign of the times and there were 10's and 10's of red Vivaros all lined up

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Dec 2, 2010

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Yours for only .....£249,991

For all the powered two wheel LJNers out there..........

Is it possible to have a bike worth a quarter of a mill ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FERRARI-D-O-H-C-MOTORCYCLE-UNIQUE-OPPORTUNITY_W0QQitemZ170415702965QQcategoryZ424QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp519

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

16 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 27, 2010

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Anyone good on auto electrics ?

I need to get a 12v supply to the rear of a Mitsibushi L200 Truck, with a peak load of 30A for a piece of equipment. Understand I can not use any of the existing wiring loom to pull this amount of power.

So need to run a dedicated, fused supply to

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

23 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Dec 1, 2010

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Van (LCV) after market mechanical warranties

I've had a look at the attached Van (LCV) Mechincal Warranty company after being told about it by a friend :

http://www.warrantyworks.co.uk/

It will cover Vans, cars & motorbikes - has breakdown cover (limited to failed items), european cover etc

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

16 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Nov 25, 2010

Tax implications

Any help with tax implications on a new van not vat registered what can I claim back thanks for any help should I buy new or used ?

Started by chris in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges Nov 22, 2010

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Petrol/Diesel Prices

Just thought I'd post a useful website for checking fuel prices by post code....

http://www.petrolprices.com/

You can sign up and get regular email updates as prices are creeping up.....

I note there is an iPhone app version - but it's £2.99...

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Nov 9, 2010

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Fiat Scudo Vans - anyone own one ?

Anyone own/owned one the current model spec of the Fiat Scudo van ?

If so, what's your experience from your ownership ?

Great/Good/Ok/ P.O.S ?

Any other comments ?

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Oct 31, 2010

Mobile offices?

With the imminent arrival of my new son Thomas earlier this year I began to look at rented office spaces around the city in an attempt to relinquish myself from the piped in soundtrack of a new born baby, my (then) 3yo daughter and her friends, and t

Started by Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com in Vehicles

10 Replies · Reply by Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com Nov 17, 2010

Vaxhaul Combo

Does anyone on LJN have a combo they operate out of?I am selling my transit as i need to free up some money and have been offerd a combo by a mate whos also my mechanic.I guess I want to know if they are easy to live with and work from. It has a roof

Started by Kieran Ray in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Sep 9, 2010

vehicles, lease or buy

Having just spent yet more money on repairs to one of our vehicles (they are all quite old) we have had enough and have decided to buy or lease new/nearly new vehicles. What are your thoughts on the benefits of leasing vs buying? Also, can anyone giv

Started by Robert and Louise in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Robert and Louise Jul 30, 2008

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