Best van for a mobile locksmith in UK

[bikermarl]

The lease on my van is due to run out in a few months, and I wondered if any of you guys had a view on the best van on the market for a mobile locksmith at the moment. I have been running a Citroen Dispatch for the last 3 years and it has given me very little trouble, apart from one key snapping (ironic or what!). Would like some opinions before I start doing the rounds of the dealerships.

Cheers

[horsefeathers]

I use a Citreon C15 - very reliable although a bit small in the back. Am looking to upgrade to a fractionally larger van, like the transit (not the proper Transit but one of those smaller Transits).

regards

[Bump]

Renault Trafic 2 ltr Diesel. Big enough to take the stock and tools needed as a mobile locksmith, you can sit inside it to find the bit you want when its raining and its gutsy enough to pull the weight.

See this link for a great racking system - http://www.roofrackshop.com/product_det ... prdID=1062

Lots of good deals both new and second hand.

[bonez]

mercedes vito 2.2 diesel
good size in the back and as said pulls the weight very well.

[UWSDWF]

they all seem so small in comparison to trucks in NA

[parapilot]

Our fuel is so expensive, bigger the van higher the cost!!

[NickBristol]

I've had two vans recently on short leases in the last couple of months - Fiat Scudo and a Ford Transit Connect (the mini transit).

Both were very good, although I marginally prefer the Scudo as it's bigger and pulled better. Up hills that is...not with ladies

Think I will stick with the Scudo longer term too even tho I know I'll grow out of it sooner rather than later, although the Merc Vito and the VW Transporters always catch my eye.

Where's best to lease in the UK?

[horsefeathers]

With regards leasing vehicles.......are you allowed to fit out interior with panels/shelves etc, or must it be kept as you received it?

regards

[paul1982]

I use a 05 Iveco Daily MWB and its a 2.2l have to say i can't complain about it. Plenty of space and height. As for pulling weight its not a problem. Very basic inside but its man enough for the job. Also the turning circle is absolutely brilliant.

[bikermarl]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I quite liked the look of the Scudo on a website, but haven't checked one out yet. The mercs certainly seem popular at the moment.

With regards to leasing Nick, I am going to use LMG associates, I know the guy who runs it and he's got some really good deals on vans for some guys I know in other professions.

Heres the link http://www.lmgassociates.co.uk/