BillyMalc Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I've checked with www.comparethemarket.com - gives you quotes from 20-odd insurers I was well surprised that it wasn't hugely more expensive. I'd checked with Tesco and another insurer, as that is who 2 otehr Fugees (don't remember who!) are with, but Tesco gave me a risiculously high quote! I think it's best to shop around. Good luck with your van on Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I hope it goes well tomorrow. We are going to see a van on Monday, a Vito Dualiner. I hope it is a good one Does anyone know of any good insurance companies to go to for quotes for a van? We have not had one before. Cooperative Insurance( CIS Insurance) is well recommended for vans on the obedience list. Are you aware of the different speed limits for vans? http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/speed.../vanspeedlimits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Cooperative Insurance( CIS Insurance) is well recommended for vans on the obedience list. Are you aware of the different speed limits for vans? http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/speed.../vanspeedlimits Never knew that! Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) Direct line has been the best for us this time Edited February 14, 2009 by kats n greys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'VE BOUGHT A VAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=200308443439 It will need a bit of work, but nothing major - cleaning being the biggest thing. Don't ask, I saw the van, met the guy, we drove round and talked shop, I liked what I heard and I saw - plus the guy having 2 staffs and very probably will now get his boy 'done' so I put a deposit down! The guy will tax it, I'll get the insurance sorted and take my old car to the scrappy and this time next week I'll be a white van woman!!!!! Still not driven the thing, mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeadyP Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Wow, how exciting. It looks good.Congratulations. (It looks big enough to get a sofa in the back, for Malcolm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Blimey it's huge! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Wow, how exciting. It looks good.Congratulations. (It looks big enough to get a sofa in the back, for Malcolm). I have thought of that, but he'll fall off when I go round a corner Blimey it's huge! Congratulations Please don't say it's huge! I'll never dare driving it! :ohmy: It's only a short wheel base! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Congratulations Billy. Dont worry about driving it. I'm sure like most vans these days its just like driving a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of lurchers Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Congratulations It looks fab. I have driven one of those and they are lovely to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I am not in the slightest bit jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm SOOOOOOOO excited now, can't wait to get her home!!! She's still at the seller's, as she's not taxed and insured yet, will sort that this week. She's then gonna get a good clean, and finally get proper insulated and plylined, and we'll have rubber matting on the floor, for easy cleaning and to stop the guys from sliding all over the place - the skanky double duvet will still feature in the back tho Oh, and I also want doggie paw prints all over, does anyone know if those decals that you can get on ebay would be okay, or are they only to stick on the inside of windows? Told ya I'm not very clued up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of lurchers Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm SOOOOOOOO excited now, can't wait to get her home!!! She's still at the seller's, as she's not taxed and insured yet, will sort that this week. She's then gonna get a good clean, and finally get proper insulated and plylined, and we'll have rubber matting on the floor, for easy cleaning and to stop the guys from sliding all over the place - the skanky double duvet will still feature in the back tho Oh, and I also want doggie paw prints all over, does anyone know if those decals that you can get on ebay would be okay, or are they only to stick on the inside of windows? Told ya I'm not very clued up! I have the e-bay paw prints and they go on the outside, really easily, and come off when it is needed too. I'll see if I can find the seller I got mine from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have thought of that, but he'll fall off when I go round a corner Please don't say it's huge! I'll never dare driving it! :ohmy: It's only a short wheel base! sorry I'd just imagined a smaller one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Don't worry Marge! I called my mum yesterday, and she didn't sound that excited, I'm sure she'll say the exact same thing when she comes to visit and sees it for the first time. Although how I and my 3 guys are expected to sleep in a smaller van is anyone's guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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