I'm totally screwed

[Prem Tiler]

I'm stuffed! mechanic phoned today, I'm gonna need a new engine. 02plate kangoo only 56,000 miles one the clock, FSH, how on earth has this happed???

I want to cry!

I'm gonna to have to buy a brand new van.

any recommendations?

 

[LM Ceramics]

i just had to do without my van for about a week it was a nightmare clutch went ive got a citroeon dispatch w reg there quite good reliable vans and has done me well since i bought it so cant complain

 

[brian c]

how often did you check the water and oil levels?did you keep an eye on the gauges inside the car?

sorry to hear that but is it for tiling only or other heavier work?(like window cleaning :smilewinkgrin🙂

 

[brian c]

my diesel pump went on my van about a month ago and i bought another vauxhall zafira..dual purpose for kids and work.

how many seats do you need?big or small van?

i do like the vw transporters

 

[doug boardley]

sorry to hear about that Dean, and it will be of little comfort, but there are some cracking deals on vans at the moment

 

[Gazzer]

Have you thought about leasing? I hadnt until i read more into it. Some people swear by it. Good deals being done here
Van Contract - Nissan Primastar Leasing - Van Contract Hire UK

 

[Gazzer]

my diesel pump went on my van about a month ago and i bought another vauxhall zafira..dual purpose for kids and work.

how many seats do you need?big or small van?

i do like the vw transporters

Are we twins Brian ? I drive a Zafira and i would love a VW Transporter.

 

[chris.tiling]

Are we twins Brian ? I drive a Zafira and i would love a VW Transporter.

I had a Zafira and want a Transporter...am I a cousin then?

Dean - what a nightmare. Trawl the net and see what deals you can get at the dealers - they are desperate for a sale at the mo. Good luck mate

 

[Daz]

I bought my van off ebay and (touch wood) have had no issues with it. I got a 53 Transit Connect and saw a van with not as good spec and exactly the same miles for 2 grand more the day after on a dealers forecourt.

Keep your eyes open and something will come up.

 

[brian c]

Charlie 1 was selling a 53 plate transit for a few grand about a month ago .Pm him if interseted.

 

[Prem Tiler]

cheers for the moral support guys, I think the best bet for me would be to buy a new, but I haven't ruled out lease hire.

this is the problem, I need a van but I dont want to but a used van for little money and run the risk of it happening again. i'm cursed when it comes to vecheals you see.

I plan on not being here in 5 years time so if i but new it will hopefully be in great nick with very low mileage when i come to sell my business b4 i go to oz.

I would but a transporter over any other but they are a lot dearer that there competitors.

oh and bri van was very well looked after.

 

[White Room]

New a guy who had to change his engine in a Movano, it had only done 75000 miles.

Leasing maybe the way, never done it myself

 

[Prem Tiler]

i've had a butchers at the lease site looks like they want a £2000 deposit?

 

[CJ]

Sorry to hear Prem. Its a ***** when these things happen.

May get a deal from LDV :yikes:

 

[Prem Tiler]

Sorry to hear Prem. Its a ***** when these things happen.

May get a deal from LDV :yikes:

lol trust you.

posted on window cleaning forum and the usual jokers came up with the same reply :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Dean

Seriously go and have a look at the leasing option. Depending who you go to, you may be able to lease a van for up to 5 years. Then when you're looking to move abroad, you just send the van back at the end of the contract term. No hassle of having to sell it etc.

Leasing companies are willing to do good deals at the moment too. They want to sell vehicles and they want you to finance it too. If you're having the van over a long period of time, you may be able to get away with a relatively small deposit.

My corsa is leased and I paid 3 rentals up front as a deposit so I can bring my monthly cost down, but if you're having it over say a 4 or 5 year term, the cost should be lower to start with.

You could purchase a brand new van outright on regular hire purchase finance, but you'll still have the pain of selling it on. With a leased vehicle, you just send it back!

Just try and keep it in good condition if you get one. Hubby has scratched 3 out of 4 of his alloy wheels on his Volvo, and they're diamond cut alloys :yikes: We have to pay for the repairs to the alloys before the car goes back... his excuse was he didn't realise how wide his car was :ninja:

 

[simhopper]

i've had a butchers at the lease site looks like they want a £2000 deposit?

If your leasing a new commercial vehicle you will have to pay the vat up front, Same applies if you are buying a new van

VW transporters are very good vans, I choose a LWB 639 Merc Vito as its depreciation value was lower than the VW and with the RWD it would drive in all weathers. 3Yrs on and i have had very few issues and the ones i did have where sorted immediatly under warranty

06 plates can be picked up from a dealer for around6.5k+vat, My local dealer also had a good rental deal and was around £160 per month over a 1 year rental