Post by pauldaf44 on Mar 3, 2012 15:24:04 GMT
Hi guys and girls id appreciate your advice.
In june im going self employed, running a mobile mechanics business. I intend to specialise in repairs and restorations of older vehicles but will not be turning down work on moderns. Because of the nature of the business the right work vehicle is absolutly vital and as I see it I have 3 options and unfortunatly a very meager budget.
1. A high roof LWB panel Van - The idea behind this is that I will be able to stand in the back of it and will divide the load area into general parts and tool storage, and a work area, complete with work bench and vice that I can use for simple fabrication and bench work on site. Effectively taking a workshop around with me. The downside is the size of van needed and the amount of fuel it will use.
2. Landrover van or 4x4 pickup - Far less working space and capacity for carrying tools but will be able to tow other vehicles when nessesary. Because of where I am working a lot of my customer base is likely to be in the farming community, having four wheel drive would be very useful if the vehicle ive been called to has broken down away from the road.
3. Car based van - This is what most garages seem to use. But I will not have a workshop as such as I intend my business line to be fixing vehicles at home for people and a car based van is going to be lacking on space. However fitting a fold out canvas work area to the back of the van could solve this problem and give me a reasonable work area.
Which do you think is the best option?
With a budget of £500 what vehicle would you be buying? I will be buying this vehicle very soon in order that it can be made presentable and reliable before its pressed into service in june.
In june im going self employed, running a mobile mechanics business. I intend to specialise in repairs and restorations of older vehicles but will not be turning down work on moderns. Because of the nature of the business the right work vehicle is absolutly vital and as I see it I have 3 options and unfortunatly a very meager budget.
1. A high roof LWB panel Van - The idea behind this is that I will be able to stand in the back of it and will divide the load area into general parts and tool storage, and a work area, complete with work bench and vice that I can use for simple fabrication and bench work on site. Effectively taking a workshop around with me. The downside is the size of van needed and the amount of fuel it will use.
2. Landrover van or 4x4 pickup - Far less working space and capacity for carrying tools but will be able to tow other vehicles when nessesary. Because of where I am working a lot of my customer base is likely to be in the farming community, having four wheel drive would be very useful if the vehicle ive been called to has broken down away from the road.
3. Car based van - This is what most garages seem to use. But I will not have a workshop as such as I intend my business line to be fixing vehicles at home for people and a car based van is going to be lacking on space. However fitting a fold out canvas work area to the back of the van could solve this problem and give me a reasonable work area.
Which do you think is the best option?
With a budget of £500 what vehicle would you be buying? I will be buying this vehicle very soon in order that it can be made presentable and reliable before its pressed into service in june.