Going to buy a van...any advice welcomed

[cam_low]

im already fix or repairing daily with the current tranny lol !

 

[CJ]

After working for the Royal Mail years ago......I know how abused the vans get.
i personally would never buy an ex utility van, down to that reason.

Yes, they are well serviced.....but well abused.

You MAY be lucky.

Good luck.

 

[cam_low]

Found a garage that gives a 2 year warranty on vans. I am yet to find out the small print however wont be jumping in.

I dont understand why people think that utility vans get abused. After driving vans day in day out for years, they are just not fun to drive. So I just drive. How come people just assume that because the van does not belong to them they abuse it? I can see why in the RM. Getting finished asap is ideal.

Which brings the question...which ex utility van would be the most reliable of a purchase and for what reason?

 

[White Room]

I'm sure BT used to do a warranty when selling there vans but as said they go quick.

 

[Chalker]

The term abused is meant that the crews are not that bothered about looking after the bodywork or interior like we would when it's our own.

 

[Plumbing Tiler]

I had an ex BT Transit, was a real bargain, well serviced with loads of print outs to show, had a laptop safe in between front seats, even a working sink with hot water in the back!, you should get yourself to an auction Cam Low and buy it direct from the Company, don't pay a middleman!, lots of bargains to be had, just take a mechanic mate with you.....

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Don't forget Cam, a lot of the fleet vans get treated like a lot of hire vehicles. Badly

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

i had one years ago bright yellow BT- van , it did me very well.....,oh and a post-office van bright red years before that that did me a good turn........., i liked the little film and the motorway is just where i live......

 

[cam_low]

test drove he 40k mile one. its drives like new !

 

[Ian]

Get your cash out then

 

[cam_low]

Im going to look at a 53k model tomorrow for same price however this guy will take my van and also ply line it and tax it. Will know after a test drive which one I'm getting.

 

[Mr Tiler]

making some dollaz then mate fairplay!

 

[cam_low]

Gotta spend money to make money!!!

 

[Mr Tiler]

well in this case got to spend money to carry on earning money lol