Do you advertise on your van?

[Bubblecraft]

The Jumbo

The Nav

I agree, a sign written van can tell you what you hold so make sure you are extra secure if you carry valuables.

I get lots of work through my van. Everyone knows it hehe

 

[Mr Tiler]

whats the ladders for? you do the guttering too mate? lol

 

[White Room]

On the truck it dos'nt indicate what you do though, could be a tool seller of sorts.

The van is well covered.

 

[Bubblecraft]

whats the ladders for? you do the guttering too mate? lol

I've 2 large sets of ladders that I carry with me at all times. Have larger sets if I need them. Use them for various jobs from plastering & decorating in stairwells to windows & external lighting. Various uses really.

From time to time I may do guttering, soffits & fascias if the client wants me to do it but generally leave it to the Pikies

 

[Bubblecraft]

On the truck it dos'nt indicate what you do though, could be a tool seller of sorts.

The van is well covered.

I wanted to keep the Nav basic. Use it for personal use too as well as quoting or additional transport for work if the van is full. Everyone around here knows the name so didn't need to over do it. Just wanted the matching plates to make sense lol.

 

[White Room]

I wanted to keep the Nav basic. Use it for personal use too as well as quoting or additional transport for work if the van is full. Everyone around here knows the name so didn't need to over do it. Just wanted the matching plates to make sense lol.

Did'nt see the number plate though

 

[robbieraven]

Interesting thread guys, I use my Mondeo Estate and it often bothers me that people perceive you on what you arrive in, can't really blame them. I often have to empty it to do family stuff so it does serve a double purpose 🙂 When it dies I'll get my Van and then decide whether or not to cover it in graphics 🙂 Have a good day everybody

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A blank van is like a safe ,,,inviting. A tilers van sez wtf has he got to pinch. IMO

Loads of poor tilers tools inside, have a go if you like 🙂

 

[swanman]

No plain van for me
but I'm always busy
ive got work up to May

 

[afright]

I drive a Focus estate auto due to losing the use of my left arm I can only drive auto's, there is more auto estates than van's but it suits me,I have my name on the back and photo's of my work on both side's which cost me £50 the first time I was parked got a job thru someone seeing this the job came to about £500 so well worth it.

 

[White Room]

I knew a clay shooter who had one arm and believe me he took beating....he was a crack shot.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Mines all sign written. I think it looks professional. Only reason I had it done is when I forst went self employed I wanted as many people as possible to know im tiling. A blank van you could be any trade.

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Mines all sign written. I think it looks professional. Only reason I had it done is when I forst went self employed I wanted as many people as possible to know im tiling. A blank van you could be ANY TRADE.

Very true,
Have you got a picture ?

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Not on my phone but will post 1 tomorrow.

 

[PJ Tiling]

Each to their own....



My way of thinking, it's free advertising. Sat on a clients driveway for days at a time.

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Each to their own....

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My way of thinking, it's free advertising. Sat on a clients driveway for days at a time.

Looks great mate "thumbsup"

 

[Mr Tiler]

Each to their own....

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My way of thinking, it's free advertising. Sat on a clients driveway for days at a time.

I think if its not the best way to advertise it is deffinately essential for that point alone!

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

NO advertising here, as my customers like theres to think i work for them lol , but may do in the future as i 'am doing more of my own work now !!!!

 

[mike1979]

 

[mike1979]

My mate did mine for 50 quid he blacked out the back then did the writing and he did the doors as well and yes I know it's dirty and size isn't everything ask my wife (as long as the tool box fits )

 

[Mr Tiler]

is that all you use mike?

 

[mike1979]

My mate did mine for 50 quid he blacked out the back then did the writing and he did the doors as well and yes I know it's dirty and size isn't everything ask my wife (as long as the tool box fits )

Oh ye he did the car too you can just make it out in front of my van

 

[mike1979]

is that all you use mike?

Yes my levels stick out a bit passed the seats but everything is organized inside and I find it fine I don't carry much adhesive or tiles it goes straight to the site

 

[Mr Tiler]

if that's your van whats your car like? lol only jokin matey I have a corsa its a shame its on its way out or I might of been doing the same as you 😉

 

[mike1979]

Funny enough I've got a passat estate but the wife was moaning about the mess plus it drinks juice like hell I got a great price with the van 72,000 miles 1 owner South Wales fire brigade so I bought it I've only been self employed for 3 months so thought it be great to get me up and going

 

[Mr Tiler]

how long ya been tiling for bud?

 

[mike1979]

For 17 years I left school at 17 and went to work for Taylor tiles on a three year apprenticeship I then became a foreman for a building firm and had enough of that so I went self employed I'm just hoping it's going to work out

 

[Mr Tiler]

oh thought we may be on the same sort of level haha!... well I hope it does for ya you got much coming in? how are you finding the work mate? cheers

 

[White Room]

Detective Inspector Ash:sofahide:

 

[mike1979]

I've got a couple of private jobs not a great deal and I've got two sites one site I've got 4 houses to do and I'm on a big site but I'm out of tiles and I've caught up with the other trades all in probably a months work the fella I'm working for is awesome and he is trying hard to get work in for me he seen my work and is happy with it but I am struggling trying to balance things as I want to work for this fella but if he hasn't got much on do I go off and sub for someone else or stay out incase he got something on

 

[Gazzer]

If you guys want to chat then use the PM system or chatroom ! Off topic again !

 

[stusgsx]

I will get this bad boy back on topic!
My van is covered with my logo and graphics it cost around £300 and has paid for itself 5 times over. Strangely enough I've quoted 2 jobs on my road this week from them seeing my van parked outside. Well worth it