The Man Van Man
The Man Van Man
I’m not entirely sure who came up with this idea but given I want to do as much of the building work myself, or at least be involved with the bits out of my area of expertise, we have decided to trade in my trusty Totota Yaris in exchange for a little white van from Just Vans in Wigan. I’ve never owned a van before and only ever driven transit-sized versions from hire companies so I wasn’t exactly sure what I should have been looking for. Panels relatively undented – Check, Lights and windows uncracked – Check, Tyres and Brakes feel solid – Check. The engine noise was a shocker given my 1L Yaris purrs away all day without a murmur but that, I could only guess was the trade off with a Diesel. It wasn’t until I (well, more accurately Rachel) asked if I could lie down in the back that the salesman raised his eyebrows. This was going to be my home-from-home during the roof rebuilding phase so at the very least, I needed to be able to fit lengthways with space for a portaloo and a cool bag. Dimensions confirmed, the deal was struck and I’m now the proud(ish) owner of my own white van, a 1.3L Fiat Skudo!
I’ll give it about an hour before someone asks me to move some furniture for them!