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dt8project
21-05-2012, 10:07 PM
So........ I currently drive a van and have done for years, but have been offered a car by my employers as we now have refrigerants/nitrogen delivered straight to site..... can't decide what to do........ the car is a decent spec estate model with a/c, cruise control, hands free kit etc......all of which my van does not have........... not sure though:confused:
install monkey
21-05-2012, 10:10 PM
the tax on a van is now similar to a car- if you have ur own car,go for the van- if you dont then car it is.-go for the car-summer is here-you can always get a roof rack for gas bottles.condensers! haha
dt8project
21-05-2012, 10:19 PM
I like the idea of a car because of the a/c, hands free etc....... but not sure bout the amount of room for my gear?....I see most industrial/chiller lads have cars.........plus the van I drive only does 30-35 mpg....... the car will do at least 50 mpg.......:confused:
r.bartlett
21-05-2012, 11:05 PM
Zafira is the way to go... Currently on my 7th!
Moneyhell
21-05-2012, 11:29 PM
Van for all the gear I think.

Cars are nicer but never really cut it as a working vehicle.
MikeHolm
22-05-2012, 01:40 AM
My Smartcar never did cut it.
glenn1340
22-05-2012, 05:17 PM
I used to have a car but it depends how much gear you need, also there`s always the work "smell" to the interior and the fact you always associate it with your job. Most vans are just as comfortable as cars now with all the extras, gone are the days of the BL Sherpa.
Moneyhell
22-05-2012, 09:15 PM
I had a Marina van once - real class!
monkey spanners
22-05-2012, 09:18 PM
I had a Marina van once - real class!

Luxury! remember riding around in a ex bt commer painted bright yellow :D
dt8project
22-05-2012, 09:54 PM
Ford Escort vans ......... old skooool:cool:
install monkey
22-05-2012, 09:57 PM
used to get 50mph in 2nd gear in them- felt like colin mcrae!! :D
had 2 astra estates,mondeo estate was quick- 2 transits-wont mention me peugeot 305 van-was like a sledge!
Ford Escort vans ......... old skooool:cool:
dt8project
22-05-2012, 10:12 PM
I've had astra, escort, toyota hi-ace, vw transporter and transit vans, also mondeo, focus cars...... but the best service engineers vehicle........... Vauxhall Vivaro, fast, economical, comfortable, loads of room and very reliable