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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

Van dealer/ van recommendations

Hi guys,

I currently have a small round of gardens that I look after part time and have decided to bite the bullet and get a small van.

would anyone have any recommendations for van dealers in the South Yorkshire area or any ideas for a small van to

Started by Scott Peter

2 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Mar 8, 2021

Herbicide spraying

Hi. I would like to push the spraying this year. I would like to put it on my van and maybe run some adds in the paper so could do with some tips on wording for both.

Started by Jes Gardner in Marketing

29 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Jan 11, 2021

What Van?

Hi Members,

I’m Clive and I’m in the process of starting up a garden maintenance business..

My sticking point at the monent is which van?

Due to security Id planned to go the panel van route with some slamlocks etc fitted to help hinder the light finger

Started by Clive

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Landscaper's truck stolen in Wigan

Started by Phil Voice in Stolen

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Van - Is a Service required this year?

Hi Guys

A quick question:

I serviced my van last year and all kinds of things got fixed and I walked away with a £600 plus bill.

The van is running beautifully and I have done just under 5,000 miles since last service.

Do you think I can get away without

Started by Daniela McGhie in Vehicles

20 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Apr 2, 2016

Van - Service required?

Hi Guys

A quick question:

I serviced my van last year and all kinds of things got fixed and I walked away with a £600 plus bill.

The van is running beautifully and I have done just under 5,000 miles since last service.

Do you think I can get away without

Started by Daniela McGhie in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Daniela McGhie Mar 31, 2016

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Used van values grows due to shortage of suitable stock

"Latest figures from analysis by British Car Auctions indicates a 10% improvement due to a shortage of good stock.

At £5,654, the average value of a van sold at BCA in October was the second highest on record and just £4 behind the all-time record ac

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Nov 20, 2014

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Van Speed Limits Quiz

A bit of light hearted fun, but with a serious side...

Can you fill in the 'blanks' .......?

You might be surprised.

Started by Gary RK

18 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Dec 16, 2014

in the back of the van wet ??

hi just a quick one iv got a ford transit 59REG it has a full bulkhead and ply lined floor and sides .

at the moment it just tools in the van (no grass bags ect)

now its very wet on the inside of the roof was thinking of putting a air vent in the roof

Started by Craig Spence And Hedges

9 Replies · Reply by Craig Spence And Hedges Feb 26, 2014

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Are you losing business because your van condition isn’t up to scratch?

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

29 Replies · Reply by Brendan McHale Sep 25, 2013

Ford Transit van production leaves the UK for Turkey

White van men across the country will be bereft. The mighty Ford Transit van, so loved by tradesmen and small-business owners, is no longer a minor British institution.

This week, the last of seven million Transit vans rolled off the company’s Southa

Started by Landscape Juice in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Lawnman Jul 26, 2013

Transit van break in with no forced entry

Went to unlock the van this morning with the remote fob, expecting to here the usual whirr as the locks operate, but nothing. Then realised the cab contents was strewn around on the seats!

The Cargo doors were also unlocked, but thankfully the deadloc

Started by Anthony Toop

5 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Apr 8, 2013

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Advice on buying my first van

Hello all. I am about to make the move fom estate car to van and was hoping for a bit of advice to help me make the right choice.

I was looking to spend around £2.5k. Is this enough to get something smart and reliable?

Would a regular sized van be suff

Started by Dave Bruton

30 Replies · Reply by chris Mar 17, 2013

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Operating out of an estate car! Waste removal problems.

Hi. I'm new to the forum but hope I have found the right place for help with a big problem I currently have.

I only started up for myself last year and rather than try for a loan to get myself a van I decided to work out of my Volvo Estate car. This i

Started by Dave Bruton in Waste

13 Replies · Reply by Stephen Kennard Mar 9, 2013

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How safe is your van racking?

I came across this article and I though it would be a good idea to sharehttp://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2007/6/18/safety-concerns-spiral-over-van-storage-systems/25022/I know it is not a recent article but I am sure that it is still a good reminder t

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Vehicles

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Mines due, I'm with the NFU every year it goes up :-( every year I get an alternative quote to make sure the renewel is competitive...this year I clicked on Van compare at the top of the screen whilst on landscape juice, filled out enough detail to c

Started by Mark in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Jul 24, 2012

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Show us your van's graphics

Having recently seen the post by "Lawn Lover" showing before and after van pic's, I thought it might be interesting to see other peoples vans. Perhaps put where you are from too, so anyone on here who is local can look out for you and give you a wav

Started by Darren Walters in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 5, 2014

Fiat Ducato Before and after I let Poppy signs do there magic.

My van as just be liveried up I am pleased with the results

More credibility.

Looks smart.

£500 well spent I feel.

Thanks Poppy signs Chorley.

Started by Bespoke Lawncare

3 Replies · Reply by Matt Ward Jun 22, 2012

Tax implications of using savings for van purchase?

Im intending to replace my van within the next month or so

Initially i was going to get a loan but decided it was pointless paying interest when i have plenty of savings earning next to nothing in interest so might as well use that

I have about £1000 s

Started by Anthony Toop in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Jan 3, 2012

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