Small van under £1k?

[chriz1]

I’m long for a small van for my gardening business I have a decent trailer so don’t need something huge something along the lines of a Berliner size but I need something with seats that can fold in the back, for when I need to carry the kids
Unfortunately can’t seem to find a berlingo with rear seats as I love the 2.0hdi engine economical and nippy currently have it in my 206 runaround.
What would you guys recommend ?

[Willy Nilly]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[chriz1]

need something that looks like a van

[HedgeyGedgey]

Corsa c combo? 1.7 diesels are nigh on bullet proof and being corsa parts are cheap

[TwyRob]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

I had one for ages, could do exactly what you need it for. Just add some of these over the windows:

https://www.stickersinternational.co.uk/products/p...

Edited by TwyRob on Saturday 11th November 13:44

[Willy Nilly]

chriz1 said:

need something that looks like a van

So you have a 1000 quid to spend on a small van with seats in the back for the kids, but don't want a small van with seats in the back?

[chriz1]

No I need a van with seats in the back, is it better if I describe it as a crew van then

Never thought about those stickers interesting

[S0 What]

Willy Nilly said:

chriz1 said:

need something that looks like a van

So you have a 1000 quid to spend on a small van with seats in the back for the kids, but don't want a small van with seats in the back?

Thats not a van though is it, too many windows and seats to be a van, needs to be N1 or 2 on the V5 to be classed as a van.

TBH OP i cant think of a van that has rear seats appart from maybe a combo crew van or the connect equiv, my ex was in the same position with her gardening job so i got her to buy a connect van and fitted the connect people carryer rear seats, this way it remains a commercial vehical as long as it doesn't carry more than 8 passengers (then it becomes a minibus), have a read below ...
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/convert...

Edited by S0 What on Saturday 11th November 16:41

[chriz1]

Great unsername pretty much says it all doesnt it

[Frankthered]

S0 What said:

Willy Nilly said:

chriz1 said:

need something that looks like a van

So you have a 1000 quid to spend on a small van with seats in the back for the kids, but don't want a small van with seats in the back?

Thats not a van though is it, too many windows and seats to be a van, needs to be N1 or 2 on the V5 to be classed as a van.

TBH OP i cant think of a van that has rear seats appart from maybe a combo crew van or the connect equiv, my ex was in the same position with her gardening job so i got her to buy a connect van and fitted the connect people carryer rear seats, this way it remains a commercial vehical as long as it doesn't carry more than 8 passengers (then it becomes a minibus), have a read below ...
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/convert...

Edited by S0 What on Saturday 11th November 16:41

Does it need to be a van though? For tax purposes? Insurance? OP says van with seats, which says Berlingo, Doblo, Partner Teepee or Kangoo to me, or Qubo et al if you want something a bit smaller.

OK, they also have windows, so if you're concerned about people seeing what's in the back get the stickers or get them wrapped.

Am I missing something?

[chriz1]

I’ve seen quite a few Vauxhall’s combos crew vans that look good,
What’s the most reliable engine they do ?

[Saleen836]

chriz1 said:

I’ve seen quite a few Vauxhall’s combos crew vans that look good,
What’s the most reliable engine they do ?

Vauxhall also did a few Astra vans with rear seats

[HedgeyGedgey]

chriz1 said:

I’ve seen quite a few Vauxhall’s combos crew vans that look good,
What’s the most reliable engine they do ?

1.7 cdti is the pick of the bunch. Based on the Isuzu engine which are one the most reliable engines available. The car will rot around the engine

[chriz1]

Perfect thanks