Leasing a Van
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By the time you make your mind up you can buy a flying van 
Bearing in mind you have a full time employed job, bearing in mind you want, not need, this van just for part time work and bearing in mind you have previously said you sub out most of the part time work you’ve been offered, what would your part time earnings that you earn with this van stack up to compared the initial deposit and monthly payments (plus vat) you will be making?
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Its a big thing. I need to be sure.By the time you make your mind up you can buy a flying van
Mottie thinks his digging at me, in reality he is giving good advice.
I never knew about the highest rate of road tax!
Dies this apply to leasehold vans.
There is no rush. I just need to make the right decision.
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I have a job that pays me a small full time wage.
Im very flexible. Ive not counted but some weeks I earn more money plumbing than the school job.
I currently have a 16 year old juicy Honda.
I also have a van that is larger than I need now. It still has life and would serve my mate better than me.
and a family vehicle.
Id rather give the work to him than lose a customer. Its works well.
I need a reliable car for the family
I also need a reliable van for what work I do do. Id say the part time plumbing is easy money as long as im geared up to take the work.
Over the year I suspect my earnings are better plumbing than the school. Im yet to see my accountant, so time will te
I’m not digging at you, I’m trying to give you a reality check to counterbalance your romantic notion of a brand new van that you think will enhance your quality of life by doing everything you need it for. While your van is still stopping and starting, save your money. What does Mrs Bod think of it? Will she be happy driving a van when she has to go out in it with the kids?
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Some of your advise is good advise. Things ive not thought about. I know your intentions are good. That said you speak of the negatives, yet there are so many positives that work with my circumstances. Without going to deep, other than I'm in need of a new van . I dont care if its five years old.
Its got to be
Reliable.
Comfortable
Affordable
Smart
Economical
Practical.
My daughter turns 16 next month. Another year she could be driving. Id then buy a car to suit her.
It would be a big car
Won't be a
family car.
a car for the dogs
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NO. Expect it to cost you around £400 (or more) per month for 4 years at least. at the end you either have to buy it for about 50 to 60% of the new price today depending on milage. You still have to tax and insure it, service it. It''s not going to earn it's keep as you use it for your job.
You have a van at present - is the bodywork good? if it is then keep it.
You've looked at vans, you own another vehicle, which obviously serves its purpose. I'm beginning to think you have some money that is 'burning a hole in your pocket'; that is the only treason for looking at a van.
IMO - you would better off with a big estate car.
