Crashed my van

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I have crashed my van
Insurance says its going to be a write off ...

So my question is what van do you recommend and why
 
Oh,that's a sickener,hope you are ok.i have a Peugeot boxer but I don't recommend them, it depends on whether you're buying new,what size you want,what weight you carry all the time,whether you collect or get deliveries ,
 
I am fine thanks @ johniosaif
I normally collect my my materials ..I had a renault kangoo but want something bigger as I am starting to take on bigger jobs and more room will definitely be good
Jist don't want something massive as parking it at home will be an issue
I am hiring a vauxhall vivaro at the moment and quite like it.
Won't be buying brand new
 
markj said:
I am fine thanks @ johniosaif
I normally collect my my materials ..I had a renault kangoo but want something bigger as I am starting to take on bigger jobs and more room will definitely be good
Jist don't want something massive as parking it at home will be an issue
I am hiring a vauxhall vivaro at the moment and quite like it.
Won't be buying brand new
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The ex bt transits are great in my opinion
 
markj said:
I am fine thanks @ johniosaif
I normally collect my my materials ..I had a renault kangoo but want something bigger as I am starting to take on bigger jobs and more room will definitely be good
Jist don't want something massive as parking it at home will be an issue
I am hiring a vauxhall vivaro at the moment and quite like it.
Won't be buying brand new
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I Bought a brand new vivaro the slave cylinder went on the clutch after 20k miles been done under warranty and feels like its on the way out again less then 4 months later.
Mate of mine bought a brand new custom transit its had a new gearbox on 8k miles and now the doors have dropped so the Central locking isn't engaging properly.
Everythings built to a price these days it seems a gamble no matter what you buy.
Glad you wasn't hurt in the crash, any tool casualties or were they all strapped in?.
 
scottie5 said:
I Bought a brand new vivaro the slave cylinder went on the clutch after 20k miles been done under warranty and feels like its on the way out again less then 4 months later.
Mate of mine bought a brand new custom transit its had a new gearbox on 8k miles and now the doors have dropped so the Central locking isn't engaging properly.
Everythings built to a price these days it seems a gamble no matter what you buy.
Glad you wasn't hurt in the crash, any tool casualties or were they all strapped in?.
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Most of the tools were strapped in but there was a couple of them that didnt look so good lol
Thanks for letting me know about the vans
:)
 
Think we are all different regarding what we carry etc, I very rarely pick up materials, just a few bags here & there, but my pet hate is having a van that's too big, with gear feckin sliding around in the back.
Van I have now is perfect, get ALL my gear in at once, (so long as I load it) and nothing will get damaged, I tend to find most things can get damaged in transit rather than on site.
I have a Peugeot Expert. Wouldn't advise anyone to get one without the hdi though.
 
Get one of these and next time you crash its them not you needing a new van (y)
Crashed my van
 
I have had many vans over the years fords citroens renaults the standout ones were vw and they hold their value
 
i have notice that nissen have an electric van, no road tax , needs a charge up after 160 miles. one did out accelerate my mazda the other week.
 
Thanks everyone for the advice
I have bought a van now and will just have to see if it's any good lol
 
Nissan primastar 08 plate
Fits on my front garden and is an x demonstrator so is fully loaded with all extras.
And the price was right
So will see how it goes.
 
2 of my best friends, 1 owns a primastar, others a mechanic who works for himself. He said they are a great van, but look after your gearbox [emoji106]
 
BigK said:
2 of my best friends, 1 owns a primastar, others a mechanic who works for himself. He said they are a great van, but look after your gearbox [emoji106]
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Thanks for the advise
Just had a full service on it and new brake pads all round.
Will try and look after the gearbox.
 
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