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White van man
« on: 29 January 2011, 22:16:48 »
As of tomorrow i will be a white (cream) van man.
due to the increasing fuel prices ive got a L reg corsa combi van 1.7D  to use for comuting to work and also more importantly i can keep the omega  :y
as i am more often than covered in grease and oil ect from work the van is perfect for my needs aswell as been more economical than the omega,as i say white/cream van its in need of a good spruce/tidy up which is all good as it will be a little project for me on a weekend. father in laws van so i know its a good un despite him not using a sponge or duster on it in the last 12 mths :o
Downsides ... i may have to set of to work a bit earlier as its a bit on the slow side  ;D
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Re: White van man
« Reply #1 on: 30 January 2011, 09:31:26 »
I used to run a van (Bedford HAs) many moons ago. In those days it was cheap insurance, but I hear they charge a fortune to insure vans these days, probably assuming vans earn loads of money.   ::)
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Re: White van man
« Reply #2 on: 30 January 2011, 11:11:48 »
Go for it had a combi van for work did 150k in it and it was dead comfortable,  :y
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Re: White van man
« Reply #3 on: 30 January 2011, 12:45:35 »
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I used to run a van (Bedford HAs) many moons ago. In those days it was cheap insurance, but I hear they charge a fortune to insure vans these days, probably assuming vans earn loads of money.   ::)

Indeed they do ..........  >:(
We also run an '02 VW Caddy SDi van purely as a 'second car' and have found that insurers simply don't accept that it'll be used solely for 'SD&P' purposes. :-?


However, one or two insurers are happy to cover such vans on a 'private car basis' and we've just renewed ours with these people:
http://www.cvd-insurance.co.uk/PrivateVanInsurance.aspx?source=6&gclid=CPmn_p_C36YCFcse4Qod9HPBzw

It's an Aviva policy, and we got Comprehensive cover with unlimited mileage and protected NCB for £387 with a £200 excess. ;)
That's effectively no increase for us on previous years premiums, with better terms and cover, so reckon it's a realistic price. :y


Adrian Flux quoted £639 for an identical Aviva policy! >:(
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Re: White van man
« Reply #4 on: 30 January 2011, 15:14:16 »
I insure my van with The Post Office - it was actually cheaper than insuring the Renault Scenic I had before it. - almost 40% cheaper in fact (800 vs 1200) on an identical policy.
That's on fully comp, class 2 business (own stock only) with 12,000 miles a year.
Plus, you WILL end up using it for guvvies
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Re: White van man
« Reply #5 on: 30 January 2011, 20:00:35 »
You can't class a "corsa combi" as a van  ;D Transit or nothing :y
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Re: White van man
« Reply #6 on: 30 January 2011, 20:04:25 »
Astra Vans are 'Where it's at'  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: 30 January 2011, 20:04:28 »
I used a 57 plate one Monday to Friday. All the other guys have got either VW Caddy's or the new Citroen berlingo.


TBH its a great little van.
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« Reply #8 on: 30 January 2011, 20:05:35 »
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I used a 57 plate one Monday to Friday. All the other guys have got either VW Caddy's or the new Citroen berlingo.


TBH its a great little van.

Combo's are pure class, better than both the Caddy and Berlingo in my opinion, if you get a new Combo order it with the Maxx pack as it gets you some nice extras  :y
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« Reply #9 on: 30 January 2011, 20:09:21 »
As said transit or nowt have you not watched big fat gypsy wedding  ;D ;D ;D and mines an old R reg :-X
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« Reply #10 on: 30 January 2011, 20:17:23 »
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As said transit or nowt have you not watched big fat gypsy wedding  ;D ;D ;D and mines an old R reg :-X

I wouldn't mind a Transit Sport actually, yes deep down I'm a secret pikey.
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« Reply #11 on: 30 January 2011, 20:19:46 »
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As said transit or nowt have you not watched big fat gypsy wedding  ;D ;D ;D and mines an old R reg :-X

I wouldn't mind a Transit Sport actually, yes deep down I'm a secret pikey.
Blue one with white stripes del?  ;D ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 30 January 2011, 20:21:06 »
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As said transit or nowt have you not watched big fat gypsy wedding  ;D ;D ;D and mines an old R reg :-X

I wouldn't mind a Transit Sport actually, yes deep down I'm a secret pikey.
Blue one with white stripes del?  ;D ;D
Indeedy  :) :)
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Re: White van man
« Reply #13 on: 30 January 2011, 21:44:52 »
sadly its a old L reg with 148k on the clock but starts on the button drives well and cost me £170 courtesy of my father in law taxed and moted for 3 mth  :y
far too good to turn down even more so after a good clean up today come up very nice for a 17 yr old van
Few jobs to do main 1 is fuel gauge doesnt appear to be working ... put £20 in from on the red i now have 3/4 of a tank  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 30 January 2011, 22:11:36 »
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As said transit or nowt have you not watched big fat gypsy wedding  ;D ;D ;D and mines an old R reg :-X

I wouldn't mind a Transit Sport actually, yes deep down I'm a secret pikey.
Blue one with white stripes del?  ;D ;D


And carry an XJ220 engine in the back ;D ;D
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