Which Van is best for an electrical contractor?

[dim_bulb]

Just get a sticker saying no tools left in this van overnight like I've seen on so many vans because that will deter them.

 

[jenions]

Rig up a shotgun in the back, so when they open the doors it goes off a kills the ****!!!

 

[Megavolt]

Had a VW transporter and a fiat ducato emptied one this x mas and one last both vans 58 plate both no damage to them at all they even locked transporter afterwards. Found out how they got into fiat witch I won't say how put sadly 30 secs job. Sold van then I found this out.

 

[gnuuser]

rattlesnakes and big dogs work really well!
a loud alarm/ siren connected to its own battery helps.
and if you really feel the need an electric fence unit attached to the door handles works great
there are ones that run on their own batteries

 

[Ado]

I agree, Speak to your accountant and get advice.

there is some good information on the web about lease -

Unlimited Mileage Van Leasing | Lease a Van without mileage restrictions?

And also finance products and what they will do for you -

Finance Options | New Vehicle Solutions

Information on vans-

What Van Should I Buy? | New Vehicle Solutions

Vehicle finance from Vansdirect.co.uk - the UK's largest independent van retailer | Vansdirect.co.uk, cheap vans, transit vans, lowcost vans,

http://www.vanarama.co.uk/finance-info/van-finance-options.html

Ado

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I've had my vauxhall Astra for a year and it does the job but it's just too small! I want to get it all kitted out so that I have everything in the van that I need so I am not caught on the hop and that means I need more space.

I've narrowed it down to the following, but I'm sure theres plenty of others:

- vauxhall Combo
- Volkwagon Caddy
- Citreon Berlingo
- Peugeot Partner
- Nissan NV200

The one big thing that it has to have is good MPG as this will be my only vehicle.

Cheers guys.

 

[D Skelton]

Give it a year with one of them and you'll be wanting a bigger van again! Just bite the bullet and go for a Vivaro, or, if you can afford it, a VW Transporter.

If this is out of the question however, I'll throw another into the mix; Ford Transit Connect. Good vans IMHO

 

[amlu]

ldv pilot £1500 ex royal mail, 1.9 peugeot engine with 40k on the clock will get you where you want with nice mpg.
use rest of the cash for service, oil change and fixing some nice storage in it.

 

[GMES]

As above don't go halfway or you will regret it again. I was in the same predicament so I upgraded from a Renault kangoo that did 35 mpg approx., due to it being constantly overloaded- to a Vauxhall vivaro 2.0 cdti which does 40mpg and that's because it can handle the weight and is probably only at half of its capability weight wise. also it only added about £50 more to my insurance, which is well worth the extra comfort and as 3 seats which helps if it is going to be your only vehicle.

 

[LeeH]

Give it a year with one of them and you'll be wanting a bigger van again! Just bite the bullet and go for a Vivaro, or, if you can afford it, a VW Transporter.

If this is out of the question however, I'll throw another into the mix; Ford Transit Connect. Good vans IMHO

That would my choice. I have a 55 plate which has got 160k on it now. Still drives superb but the OP won't like the MPG.

 

[danzor]

The new connects look nice, think I'll be getting one in April

 

[Welchyboy1]

Dont get a small van, i done that, 6 months later i had to face the fact i need to get a bigger one and lost a few grand selling it to get a trafic

 

[LeeH]

Transit custom?

 

[cossie400]

+1 for the transit custom, popped into a dealer in Leicester during the week as was working that way and he was taking orders now that may take until March to arrive!

New connect looks a really smart van too, can get 3 meter lengths in it too due to the load through flap thing in the bulkhead that goes under the passenger seat.

 

[Guitarist]

I had an Audi estate for a few years, but now have a Ford Galaxy. Great flexibility, plus 7 seats if I need to run kids and friends about.