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07/05/2008, 15:28 Will Joined on 22/09/2004 Sussex & 50 (Mortainais) Posts 4,774 Re: Van hire versus buy Several years ago we bought a Transit van for £400 - nothing to look at, but it had a new MOT. That went back and forwards to France countless times and all it really cost us, other than fuel, was tax and insurance (not dear), a bit of engine work (which, being a simple engine, even I could do successfully) some small parts and a couple of tyres to get it through another MOT. It was amazingly useful even when not travelling back and forth. It became less reliable once it was finally in France, but it had done its job by then and we were able to sell it for spares. Maybe we were lucky, but it was one of the best investments ever. Will intentionally blank signature http://www.vienormande.com    Report

07/05/2008, 20:16 tegwini Joined on 19/09/2007 Wiltshire & Vienne Posts 171 Re: Van hire versus buy Hi We bought a trailer - spents hours searching for one (ebay etc) ultimately we got a new one - for not much more than ebay second hand ones- we paid £599  (6x4feet) for it & already it's earned its keep. 4 trips to France so far -clearing out stuff we want to keep & essentials for France,  as well as clearing old brick + frame & heavy thick 'concertina' shower enclosure & grim timber & very old insulation which we did ourselves  in France to the village tip- great saving we think.  Plombier not keen on doing this. We thought of a cheap van, but decided that a cheap one could become a liability & costly to keep  on the road,  & uncomfortable to drive the long distance to France too.   In between trips the trailer here in Wilts is also working - huge pile to the trip, collecting stuff, even a car boot sale. We plan to retire to France soonish & will take it with us - strangely it's made in France, many sold in the UK  are French made. regards tegwini I think, therefore perhaps I am...    Report

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