Van running cost's

[JJS1410]

Whilst a relative newbie to the forum and industry, I have previously worked in the automotive aftermarket (I.e. parts) with most of this time on van parts.

Whilst what I about to say will be of little interest to those leasing a van, if anybody has a van that is still under manufacturers warranty you can save running costs by NOT using dealers for servicing your van.

No matter what your dealer may say, as long as you service your van to the manufacturers schedule and use OE quality parts then your warranty will not be affected. By doing this you can half the fitting lists - a typical garage charges c£45 per hous for labour and a main dealer £70plus. When doing this always make sure that the garage doing the service knows the van is still under warranty.

 

[Ian]

Whilst a relative newbie to the forum and industry, I have previously worked in the automotive aftermarket (I.e. parts) with most of this time on van parts.

Whilst what I about to say will be of little interest to those leasing a van, if anybody has a van that is still under manufacturers warranty you can save running costs by NOT using dealers for servicing your van.

No matter what your dealer may say, as long as you service your van to the manufacturers schedule and use OE quality parts then your warranty will not be affected. By doing this you can half the fitting lists - a typical garage charges c£45 per hous for labour and a main dealer £70plus. When doing this always make sure that the garage doing the service knows the van is still under warranty.

Good bit of info

 

[Peter]

Connect SWB, just bought outright and pay insurance outright. Probably use about £30-50 a week on fuel on an average week. It didn't need anything other than a tyre for the last MOT and hasn't really needed anything other than routine servicing. Servicing costs are not really an issue as my dad's a mechanic. :lol:

Don't like the idea of buying a van on the drip and a bill coming in on a quiet month but I can see the logic. If you're going to lose the money in tax anyway, you may as well be driving a new van.

 

[kitchensofdesir]

Ive got a 2003 Mk1 Merc Vito 110. Bought it couple years ago for £2800. Its on 126k now. Service it myself. Had a wheel bearing go, a problem with starter, and heater plug light on perminant but starts in cold fine, apart from that no issues. I put one of those fuel chip boxes on and gone from 32mpg to 43+mpg and it pulls like a train. Only issue is it has aircon fitted after manufacture and it don't work anymore. Must look into that soon..... MAYBE.....When I get round to it......