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Vehicles (257)

Calling on pickup owners

Evening all,

I currently have a 2004 Ford Ranger which I bought from a friend 2 years ago. It is now becoming uneconomic to keep running due to regular failures. I'm looking for another car derived pick-up to replace it with the top candidate being th

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Machinery, and Vehicles

23 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Feb 6, 2016

Your weapon of choice?

In my simplistic naivety I believe there are four levels or stages in a (landscape) gardener's evolution, namely:

1 . Estate car

2 . Car with decent trailer

3 . Van or pickup

4 . Flatbed or vehicle fleet

I'm a newbie at stage 2 with 4x4 and alloy, high-si

Started by Chris in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

46 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Dec 6, 2015

Best way to sell everything?!

Hi everyone

I have been offered a great job to start in January so as a consequence I have to get rid of all my gardening equipment and van.

The van is a Nissan Vannette E, not signwritten and although an X reg has only done a genuine 55,000 miles. I'v

Started by Andrew Bentley in Business, Machinery, and Vehicles

21 Replies · Reply by Gareth Dec 26, 2015

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Fiat launches new pickup - I wasn't expecting that :)

Bit of a departure for Fiat ?, but given the pickup/4*4 market is growing I guess it's only time before all mainstream car makers follow suit and add one ....

"The new, medium-duty pick-up will join the award-winning Fiat Professional range in autumn

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 11, 2015

new van insurance

i am buying a new van well new to me and trying to get quotes for insurance and on comparison sites they not cover u because of hazarous goods petrol who do you insure with and do you tell them you carry fuel

Started by Roy Parker in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 31, 2015

i built this custom vehicle

well i dont do anything by halfs so basically i set about thinking what vehicle i wanted something i could pick family up in, also store tools safely but then have all the work functionality. most boxes ticked except bed height for cement mixer and w

Started by Mitchel ingham in Vehicles

14 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Nov 16, 2015

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VAN? PICK UP? VAN? CAR?

Without going into the full background , I basically found my main bulk of work is 40 miles away, but I still have some locally, all going OK, until my Van ( Vivaro SWB) developed a one drop a week OIL "leak" I'm a bit depressed by this, though my t

Started by DigBandit in Vehicles

10 Replies · Reply by Andy Sep 29, 2015

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Diesel pumps could run dry says RAC Foundation

There is a danger Britain's diesel pumps could "run dry" because of a growing dependence on foreign fuel, according to the RAC Foundation.

The motoring research group says diesel demand has been rising for decades, but UK refineries are struggling to

Started by Phil Voice in Vehicles

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Berlingo/Kangoo before taking the big step.....

Hi there..

So, as with quite a few of the recent posters here, I am on the cusp of taking the leap into making my business my full time occupation. I have a good client base built working during the evenings and weekends and work flow is increasing so

Started by Duncan Holmes in Vehicles

12 Replies · Reply by Benedict Simmons Sep 5, 2015

Nearly finished my vehicle modifications

Decided I didn't want a gypsy wagon but wanted a tipper so I get the best of both worlds.[IMG]http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii85/beasty2/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgmplw3iu.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii85/beasty2/Mobile%20Up

Started by Mitchel ingham in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 20, 2015

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Gardener bids to break world record for fastest ever shed

A gardener has completed an attempt to break the world record for the fastest shed.

Kevin Nicks, from Great Rollright, Oxfordshire, got bored with his Volkswagen Passat and converted it into a shed on wheels.

Earlier, his unusual vehicle was clocked

Started by Phil Voice in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Aug 17, 2015

Vehicle insurance tip

Just a follow up on the recent threads about van insurance, maybe this is of use to someone!

My renewal from Commercial Vehical Direct came through. £437 with Ageus. Doing a quick "compare" search I came up with lots of cheaper options.

Calling CVD, Th

Started by Paul McNulty in Vehicles

5 Replies · Reply by paul mcdermott Aug 2, 2015

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Fuel prices ... What the heck ....?

Monday morning van fill ups shows diesel price is now less than petrol. Not unique, saw two other garages the same. Have I missed something !?!

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

10 Replies · Reply by Rory Jul 22, 2015

Van insurance - Being ripped off - Need a good broker?

I pay up to a grand for AVIVA for my little van. Its all bells and whistles and I thought I need it.

first they said I had no no claims record for a van hence the price. My 10 plus years on my car do not count.

Once I had my first year under the belt t

Started by Daniela McGhie in Vehicles

26 Replies · Reply by Ryan paul carr Jul 26, 2015

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Traffic Wardens wrong in around ~75% of appeal cases

Traffic wardens are getting a pummelling by their local council bosses who are rejecting on appeal nearly three-quarters of penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued against hard-pressed London businesses.

According to figures just released by the Freight

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Jun 26, 2015

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Business van funding - The options

Useful, recent article:

When the time comes to buy a new van it’s essential to find the most suitable way for your type of business to fund it. At the time of purchase there may or may not be some vantastic deals out there but there are certainly a n

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 31, 2022

Van Tyres

Anyone no anything about tyres?

I normally go for new, budget tyres from the local fitters for my Transit. Cost about £80 each but feels like they don't last long at all.

Any advice welcome

Started by Jim Davidson in Vehicles

13 Replies · Reply by Jim Davidson Jun 17, 2015

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HMRC clarify rules for VAT recovery on car derived and combi vans

HMRC have issued a list of makes and models of car derived vans and combi vans which VAT registered businesses can use to determine if the VAT paid on the purchase can be reclaimed as input tax.

The issue is that VAT will normally be claimable in ful

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

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Van drivers are selfless, moral bunch – says research

White van man? What white van man?!

AXA Business Insurance has discovered, through careful research and analysis, that the white van man stereotype exists in the past.

They found that van drivers are actively helpful people with a strong sense of civ

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jul 19, 2015

Fuelcardservices the official supplier of Fuel cards to Landscape Juice!

I've just had fuelcardservices on the phone offering fuel cards as the official supplier to the network. Is this true? We are not after fuel cards but thought it worth warning / asking if anyone else getting this cold calling

Started by Steve Tonkin in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire May 14, 2015

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