Best Van?

[tubzsnackz]

I am now also the proud owner of a Vivaro, bought it today 58 plate. 64k. it has racking on one side but no boards which i think I may fit to it to insulate it a bit. picked it up at auction for about £4700 inc vat. not bad. Insured it with Gladiator for about £454. So what is this euro rating thing all about? my tax was £215 today for 12 months.

[isladeiona]

Sounds like you got a good deal and I'm sure you will enjoy your van but had you bought a 09 plate you would have qualified for Euro 5 lower tax. My road tax is £135 a year. Not quite sure how it works, something to do with european build standard. Google it!

I was looking to change my van earlier this year but couldnt find one with no vat on a year 09/10 plate so just decided to keep mine a while longer.

I have fitted old army thomas bins to the sides of my van, great for keeping stock in without falling out. Also helps keep stock cooler in summer.

[NoelAlexis]

Good morning forum users,

We trust you are well. As you are new to the forum, very much like ourselves. Although slightly off topic with regards to the best van to buy or lease but I thought I would very quickly introduce myself. We are in the process of arranging an advert for the forum to stop these intrusions into other topics.

My name is Noel working on behalf of Ceta Insurance www.ceta.co.uk and one of our main websites www.insuremyliability.co.uk we offer good quality Public Liability with regards to the Vending / Tower industry, including for when you are away from site.

Please read the other threads regarding the recent Liability Insurance topic and if you should need our services, don't hesitate to contact me at noel.woodrow@ceta.co.uk or via a private msg ( forum ), with a contact number and I shall be more than happy to speak to you.

Once again apologies for the intrusion into the subject thread.


Best Regards
Noel

[Ade]

i had an 03 vivaro over a 2 year period i spent £5500 in repairs never again, now got an 02 merc short base sprinter, had it since august last year, loads of room, and can stand up in it, tax is £215 a year tho, but for reliability its the dogs. insurance is £500 a year fully comp with dial direct and thats with a fault accident declared.


Ade

[isladeiona]

Sounds like you mustve bought a pig in a poke Ade. Was it high mileage.?

[Ade]

yeah was to be fair, but it went wrong nearly every week, final straw was cambelt snapped and wrote engine off, had it re conned but was never right after that

Ade

[part-time-operator]

u had any problems with the merc yet ade? wasn't it off road for a week last year?

[Ade]

yeah but only a water pump nothing major, best decision i made was getting the merc


Ade

[Vendition Ltd]

Ford Transit vans are the way to go, most reliable vehicle I have ever had! Never let's me down, i'm on 130 thousand miles and it still worls away like a bi*ch. They don't win Van of the year for nothing!

Ross

[mikeholness]

Got to agree with Ross.
Had my transit nearly 2 years and no problems as yet on a 07 plate.
Mine as a high roof so plenty of room to stand up in.
Had a vivaro before this and it was nothing but trouble.

Mike Holness
Topvend




quote="Vendition Ltd"]Ford Transit vans are the way to go, most reliable vehicle I have ever had! Never let's me down, i'm on 130 thousand miles and it still worls away like a bi*ch. They don't win Van of the year for nothing!

Ross[/quote]