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A van is a type of road vehicle used for transporting goods or people. Depending on the type of van, it can be bigger or smaller than a truck and SUV, and bigger than a common car. There is some varying in the scope of the word across the different English-speaking countries. The smallest vans, microvans, are used for transporting either goods or people in tiny quantities. Mini MPVs, compact MPVs, and MPVs are all small vans usually used for transporting people in small quantities. Larger vans with passenger seats are used for institutional purposes, such as transporting students. Larger vans with only front seats are often used for business purposes, to carry goods and equipment. Specially-equipped vans are used by television stations as mobile studios. Postal services and courier companies use large step vans to deliver packages.

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  1. Dan

    Which Van Do You Use?

    I'd like to make a new poll so we can work out which vans are most used by plumbers. So that I end up with some options to add to the poll (we can always add more later) can you reply to this thread with which make and model van you use, and I'll then add the poll to this thread, or create...
  2. B

    Van Security Thread

    A new thread to discuss how to make our vans and tools safer ,kicking this off with transits ,but any van applies ,This happened just 10 miles from me,if you have a transit seriously consider plying the inside door
  3. kris

    Van nightmare

    Wasup guys ,,, long time no see my virtual engineers,,,, Ive been pulling my hair out this last 6 weeks as bought a new van around a year and a half ago , last month a spent 3grand on it with the fly wheel going so new clutch , gear change cables , new tyres , wing mirror , handbrake cable and...
  4. S

    Traffic Sport van swb or lwb ?

    Hi, Ordering a new van VERY soon and will probably get a Traffic Sport, I've had two before both SWB. Last van was a Transit Custom SWB until it was written off :censored: not even two years old ! Anyone got a swb or lwb, which did you go for and why ? I don't want a pipe rack on the roof...
  5. T

    New van

    Hi everyone just looking for some advice on a new van, few questions,at the minute I have a 54 plate 4th hand bit of a nail but it's seen me well for a few years, it's looking like it's time to go for something better but I'm stuck on what choice do I go for, but one for about £5k outright...
  6. jtsplumbing

    Van insurance £111.00

    Just had renewal through 1st price £195. quick phone call to them, saying had better price from Post Office and they reduced it to £111.00, Maybe next year they will pay me to use them !!
  7. W

    Removing stickers off a van

    I've got a couple of disabled stickers and an england flag I want to remove from my new van (because i'm not disabled and am not really down with the whole en-ga-laaand vibe) I've heard it needs heat applied, preferably with a hairdryer. I have no access to one. Has anyone had any luck with a...
  8. T

    Citroen Relay van.

    Does anyone have a Citroen relay van with a history of problems starting? I have a 2007 2.2hdi model and recently it has been an bit of a pain when starting. Not all the time and not always the same thing! Some times the key fob does not work/several presses of the button to open door. When key...
  9. U

    Ex ambulance as plumbers van?

    Hi I'm a plumber my vans in the garage at the min so was just browsing vans and think this would make a great fully racked van Mercedes Sprinter 515 CDI Manual Ambulance 2010 One Owner 150000 miles | eBay This isn't my van or i have nothing to do with the advert btw
  10. P

    Van leasing

    Anyone lease their van ? I'm tempted but worried about being stung on charges for wear and tear ?
  11. W

    Thought it was funny my new van has disabled stickers.

    Thought I might leave them on and hobble out of the van to confuse customers. Then I got it home and noticed this. What in Satan's glorious name does it even refer to? What am I advertising? I like it. It stays, regardless. Orthodox Judaism, Jainism, Flying ******* Monster, whatevs.
  12. P

    Clean Van

    So I was up at 8 went out on the bike round Wales for a few hours, then cleaned the cab of the van out and organised, sorted and cleaned partly the back of the van ready for next week Boiler to pick up and fit tomorrow and Tuesday then run a new cold main, adapt heating pipes and start...
  13. cr0ft

    New Van Suggestions

    Hi all, We are looking to add another van to our collection and this time I'm in the market for something smaller to undertake the electrical jobs we have. Does anyone know if there is a smaller van on the market (think Caddy Maxi size) that will take a 3m load length by sliding it through an...
  14. T

    Van Tyre Choice

    Who buys quality tyres for their van? Good quality tyres are supposed to be a must for a decent car. Yet a mechanic will tell you to go for cheap ones on a van as it isn't worth fitting quality tyres I do alot of miles in all weather at a fair speed. Loads of weight in the back, probably double...
  15. R

    Van - wickes

    Saw in wickes car park Renault vans. Look nice, shiny, smells new, £184+ vat Never asked details as idve signed up for one then regretted it!
  16. L

    Trainee ACS in Wolverhampton area- own van and tools

    Hi guys, My names Lucan. I'm 34 (35 next week lol) I'm a trainee gas engineer and I'm currently trying to finish off my ACS portfolio. I'm looking for someone who does fire installs and services, cookers also. Ive been with an engineer who's sub contracted to fit Valiant Boilers as part of...
  17. T

    Van lease hire

    Does anyone lease a van? What's the pros and cons and prices
  18. jonnyswamp

    Van done over, tools lifted

    Had my van done last night and all my corded and cordless power tools have gone After talking to police and others, it seems there is a "master" type ford transit key available from amazon for around 25 quid which will open various models, including dead locks 4 or 5 transits got robbed in my...
  19. L

    dont smoke in you van :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Z9M7MU_LM
  20. P

    Will a new van this year wipe out my tax bill for 2016?

    No good ever came of opening a brown envelope, I have tax bill that's about as much as a new van and my ten year old Combo is on its last legs.
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