Dead van

[Carlosfandango]

On route to job this morning and my van gave a very disheartening bang from the engine, cut out and wouldn't turn over. Spent the morning getting van recovered and now have the dilemma, do I rent a van while the mechanic tries to fix it, or do what sounds like the best plan, buy a new van and see what I can do with the old one (repair if viable or sell for parts). Not looking for answers just sharing my cr@ppy day!!!

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Downer.

happened to me sort of in may - hired a fiat 500 for four days.... Had to do three runs to collect my tools .......

 

[Carlosfandango]

The way I see it is the money I would pay to hire a van could be money towards buying a new van. Just gonna have a couple more beers till I reach a decision!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Find out how much to lease.

 

[telectrix]

wait till you know the cost of fixing van before deciding.

 

[Carlosfandango]

I'm in 2 minds about leasing, I personally prefer to buy as the van would be mine after the finance is paid. If I had a fleet of vans then maybe, but not for 1 van.

 

[Carlosfandango]

I spoke to my mechanic and he said it doesn't sound good, plus the clutch is on its way out. I think I've talked myself into a new van![emoji54]

 

[Carlosfandango]

Just a little update, went to buy myself a second hand vivaro or trafic and walked out with a brand spanking, new style vivaro. £12k which I though was a not bad deal considering I saw a second hand vivaro with 10k miles for the same price (old style).

 

[telectrix]

12k for a van? you must be earning too much. i paid 900 for my heap 2 years ago. so far it's cost £40 for 2 tyres and a £50 repair for mot. oh, and i threw a gallon of sludge in it last month £25.

 

[shanky887614]

12k for a van? you must be earning too much. i paid 900 for my heap 2 years ago. so far it's cost £40 for 2 tyres and a £50 repair for mot. oh, and i threw a gallon of sludge in it last month £25.

so, do you have any pictures of this skip-on-wheels?

 

[Carlosfandango]

Couldn't be bothered with buying a van that would need to keep going in and out of the garage, can't really afford down time! Hopefully this should give me at least 4 years reliable service???!!?? Renault trafic for sale if any one wants one!!!

 

[telectrix]

Couldn't be bothered with buying a van that would need to keep going in and out of the garage, can't really afford down time! Hopefully this should give me at least 4 years reliable service???!!?? Renault trafic for sale if any one wants one!!!

how much and what's wrong with it, cambelt snapped?

 

[Carlosfandango]

I'll find out on Monday what's wrong. It was a great van so hopefully worth getting fixed and let someone else get a good van at a good price.

 

[telectrix]

ok. what year, mileage, colour, mot, tax?

 

[HandySparks]

ok. what year, mileage, colour, mot, tax?

What colour you looking for, tel? :biggrin: