Stick on logo for works van

Stopped using magnetic signs years ago for reasons stated but last year I thought there might be a good reason for carrying one and attach it once I arrived at the job , not for advertising my services but just to reassure customers neighbours I was parked outside the property to carry out maintenance .

In the short empty property , up for sale , customer lives in a different part of the UK .

Big gates had to remain closed due to Yorkshire stone theft from around property , now replaced so customer prefers visitors to use a concealed entrance and park outside the property .

My parked vehicle outside attracted attention from concerned twitchy neighbours , small village .

I used get notes left behind my windscreen wiper , registration passed on to police etc ,although you would think common sense would prevail with regular visits and machinery noise during the summer months .

Eventually property now sold and I did manage to meet concerned villagers face to face and all good .

However it did cross my mind a sign with a telephone number may alleviate concerns in other similar scenarios .

I used magnets for a couple of years with the convenience of taking them off at night/weekends and never had blistering issues because you're meant to clean them regularly and luckily not once did they blow off on the motorway (large ones from Vistaprint) and they looked pretty good for business. I went with magnets because it was 'broken into' on the previous season within the first year of using laminated signs (stickers) just by them opening the side door with their fingers...bearing in mind that van never had extra hook locks, cameras and alarm, and yes, it won't stop them if they want to get in, but its layers of deterrents which really help! Pros and cons...but regularly clean your magnets/paintwork or get proper signage with upgraded security! I've just finished a new laminated design working with a local company and I will personally stick them on next week to save a couple of quid lol

All the best for the year ahead, guys, signing out!

Replies

PRO

John F February 18, 2026 at 7:57pm

Hi Kerry there is a recent post on here ""magnetic signage for vans ' Feb 1st if you scroll down which outlines mostly the negative experiences of other members .

Other options may be more suitable .
Kerry Parfitt February 18, 2026 at 8:44pm

Thanks mixed reviews there thanks for the reply 👍
- PRO
  
  John F > Kerry Parfitt February 19, 2026 at 8:15am
  
  Stopped using magnetic signs years ago for reasons stated but last year I thought there might be a good reason for carrying one and attach it once I arrived at the job , not for advertising my services but just to reassure customers neighbours I was parked outside the property to carry out maintenance .
  
  In the short empty property , up for sale , customer lives in a different part of the UK .
  
  Big gates had to remain closed due to Yorkshire stone theft from around property , now replaced so customer prefers visitors to use a concealed entrance and park outside the property .
  
  My parked vehicle outside attracted attention from concerned twitchy neighbours , small village .
  
  I used get notes left behind my windscreen wiper , registration passed on to police etc ,although you would think common sense would prevail with regular visits and machinery noise during the summer months .
  
  Eventually property now sold and I did manage to meet concerned villagers face to face and all good .
  
  However it did cross my mind a sign with a telephone number may alleviate concerns in other similar scenarios .
  - Mark Wilkinson > John F February 19, 2026 at 9:11am
    
    Totally agree John, that's another major part of it I think the reassurance for locals knowing a professional is working at the property and the sense of customer satisfaction knowing they're in good hands by seeing the effort going into our brand. Doubling up on security is a no brainer though...
Mark Wilkinson February 19, 2026 at 9:09am

I used magnets for a couple of years with the convenience of taking them off at night/weekends and never had blistering issues because you're meant to clean them regularly and luckily not once did they blow off on the motorway (large ones from Vistaprint) and they looked pretty good for business. I went with magnets because it was 'broken into' on the previous season within the first year of using laminated signs (stickers) just by them opening the side door with their fingers...bearing in mind that van never had extra hook locks, cameras and alarm, and yes, it won't stop them if they want to get in, but its layers of deterrents which really help! Pros and cons...but regularly clean your magnets/paintwork or get proper signage with upgraded security! I've just finished a new laminated design working with a local company and I will personally stick them on next week to save a couple of quid lol

All the best for the year ahead, guys, signing out!
Jason Bibiloni February 21, 2026 at 10:17am

Order them off vista print ,after a couple of weeks tell them that they blew off on the motorway and they will send you out a second set.
Gary R February 21, 2026 at 10:22am

I had them a few years ago. Didn't think they looked that professional tbh. That said, they never fell off at motorway speeds. Plus you can get them now that fit the exact contours of your van. So they won't look like an after thought now.

Ive just got a new van and have decided not to have any sign writing on it at all for security reasons.