Having the right van as a carpet fitter is essential. It not only needs a lot of space to put your carpets and tools inside the van, but also needs to be reliable for long drives from one job to another for professional and private clients.
When buying a van, it's important that it meets the emission standards when driving in cities where there are low emission zones. It's crucial that the carpet fitter’s van you buy meets those standards so you don’t pay thousands in congestion charge fees.
At Nationwide Cars, we can help carpet fitters choose the best van that ticks every box for transporting all their equipment. In this blog, we have picked five of the best vans that are suited to your carpet fitting business.
Ford Transit
When you think of the first van that springs into mind, you immediately think of a Ford Transit. It’s been the van of choice for many businesses for over half a century, making it a popular choice for carpet fitters looking to buy or upgrade their van.
All Transits have a two-litre EcoBoost diesel engine, meeting the standard EURO 6 emissions, meaning fuel efficiency is not a problem for carpet fitters who have to drive from one job to another.
The Transit is able to store long rolls of carpet, as well as all the equipment required for a carpet fitter to install carpets in various environments for private and commercial clients alike.
Renault Master
If you are looking for tonnes of space to put your carpets and equipment in your van as a carpet fitter, then the Renault Master might be the right van for you.
The Master not only has three engine options (110, 135 and 145 bhp), but also has a high quality cabin to make you feel at home when driving to your next carpet fitting job on motorways, dual carriageways and A roads.
Not only is the Master good on fuel economy, but also has plenty of space for the carpet fitter to pop their carpets and tools inside the van without struggling to shut the doors.
Volkswagen Transporter
In terms of vans that are dependable and reliable, the Volkswagen Transporter is a van that is tailor made for a carpet fitter.
While the van lacks in size compared with the Transit and Master, it more than makes up for it with the driving experience and storage space. Volkswagen has two models for the Transporter, the Startline and Dropside.
The Transporter has more than enough space to store all your carpet, as well as your equipment to help you do your job as a carpet fitter while also being the right size to find a parking space in a busy city street.
Fiat Ducato
The Fiat Ducato is built for driving in cities with tight streets, making this a great choice for carpet fitters who work and live in the city.
All Fiat Ducatos come with a 2.3 litre Multijet diesel engine, which combined with excellent fuel consumption and smooth performance makes this a good choice for carpet fitters who want a van that handles beautifully on the road.
Fiat has two options available for the Ducato, which includes the standard model and a high roof model. When it comes to storage space, the Ducato has more than enough for a carpet fitter to store all its equipment and carpet inside the van.
Citroen Relay
If you are looking for a van on the market that is affordable and has plenty of space to store all your carpets and equipment, then the Citroen Relay may be the right van for you.
The Relays all come with a 2.2 litre BlueHDi diesel engine as standard, which provides plenty of power and fuel economy, as well as having a choice of short or medium wheelbases along with the standard and Chassis Cabin models.
The Relay is all about space and there is plenty of it available for carpet fitters to store as many rolls of carpet and pieces of equipment inside the van as possible. This means you can arrive at your job with confidence that you have all the materials and tools you need to do your job well.
If you are interested as a carpet fitter in purchasing one of the best vans in our list for your business, then get in touch with the team at Nationwide Cars. You can contact us for more details on finance options, which will help with buying your new van.
