Mark330d
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Registered: 25th Apr 06
Location: Netherlee, Glasgow City
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Been in the process of setting up a Mobile Valeting Business for a while now and im still stuck on what van i should go for?
Its between an astra van, a combo or a transit.
They all have their pro's and cons.
Astra Pro's: Can stick a gsi kit on it an make it look smart. Cons - No side loading door.
Combo: Pro's Quite high, side loading door. Cons - bit short length wise
Transit: Pro's - Twin loading rear doors, side door, height and length. Cons - possibly a bit big?
Anyone got any other suggestions? Got around 2.5k to spend. Dont want a transit connect coz i hate them.
Thanks
M
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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andyrs1800 is going to kill you 
i'd get the corsa c combo or a transit connect even if you do hate them .
[Edited on 12-01-2009 by Ben G]
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1_Litre_Porsche_Beater
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Registered: 9th Apr 02
Location: Kent
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I had a valeting business for 4 years up until a month ago. I started out with a brand new combo which is imo a perfect size (had a 400ltr upright tank bolted to the bulkhead with tap coming out sliding door) although i sold that in favour of a astravan which has served me well although it is a tad small (only had a 250ltr upright tank which is enough water for 3 cars)
To sum it up get a combo without a doubt.
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1_Litre_Porsche_Beater
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Registered: 9th Apr 02
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BTW there isnt even 1/4 as much money in valeting as there used to be, even less when you cant earn due to unexpected weather conditions, good luck though.
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Anty
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Registered: 19th Mar 08
Location: droitwich
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Corsa C van 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Combo, because it's Vauxhall. Make sure you get the higher payload one though 
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Astra for me
Edit, don't know if that's a Mk4, don't know anything about Astra's
[Edited on 12-01-2009 by Ellis]
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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yep that is a MK4
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Joe
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Registered: 20th Jun 04
Location: Hesketh Bank, Lancashire
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I'd worry about getting money in first rather than doing up the van.
Out of those though I'd get the Combo. Nice reliable vans.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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yes forgot how it looks or could be made to look, its primary use is going to lugging enough stuff round to make you money. The bigger the better I would of said but I'm no expert.
Sure loads of the pro's on detailingworld will be able to give out good advice on what you should be looking for.
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