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Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:22 pm
by Celticrsmith
Just wondering if anyone runs their own business from the back of their caddy? I’m sure there are plenty of ‘company caddys’ but I’m interested to hear if anyone self employed uses their van to make a living.

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:33 pm
by Yeti
We do, but to be honest, if doesn't get used much (does like 12 miles a week).

My own business runs out of an old mk2 caddy. Looks like crap, but I prefer it.

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:36 pm
by Barbel330
I do. Caddy is used everyday for my smart repair business.

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:40 pm
by Celticrsmith
Do either do you well? I’d like to do something with mine

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:46 pm
by Caddyluv
Run my cleaning business out of mine.


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Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:47 pm
by Barbel330
Can’t fault it. I upgraded from an old Combo because it wasn’t a good look pulling up outside customers multi million pound houses to work on their £100k cars with a van that made me look like a pikey 🤭 The caddy looks so much better and from the comments it gets I think it makes my customers feel more confident that I’m going to do a professional job.

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Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:05 pm
by Celticrsmith
I’d agree. It’d fill me with confidence!

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:49 pm
by Jca730
Yep, I'm a mobile bicycle mechanic, been going for 3 years. The maxi is perfect as can carry 2 bikes and all my toolsImage

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Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:00 pm
by Celticrsmith
That’s cool. We’re you in to bikes prior?

I’m desperate to be self employed but I don’t have a trade behind me. I think if it were something I was really into prior then I’d consider it. I enjoy fishing but the wife won’t let me be a monger lol

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:20 pm
by Geraout
Barbel330 wrote: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:47 pm Can’t fault it. I upgraded from an old Combo because it wasn’t a good look pulling up outside customers multi million pound houses to work on their £100k cars with a van that made me look like a pikey 🤭 The caddy looks so much better and from the comments it gets I think it makes my customers feel more confident that I’m going to do a professional job.

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If you came to my house the first thing I would spot is the illegal number plate.

One of my pet hates I'm afraid. When you buy a personal registration you make a declaration that you will not mis-space or misrepresent the registration or risk a fin and foreit of the number. So why do people ignore what they sign up to?

Blatant law breaking is hardly professional in my opinion....

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:45 pm
by brooneye
I get what your saying but In all honesty I don’t think you can judge someone’s business on that. You would take into account recommendations, previous work and in barbels case what quality his vans in

Just my opinion also


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Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:25 pm
by Caddyluv
Geraout wrote: If you came to my house the first thing I would spot is the illegal number plate.

One of my pet hates I'm afraid. When you buy a personal registration you make a declaration that you will not mis-space or misrepresent the registration or risk a fin and foreit of the number. So why do people ignore what they sign up to?

Blatant law breaking is hardly professional in my opinion....
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Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:27 pm
by Barbel330
Geraout wrote: Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:20 pm If you came to my house the first thing I would spot is the illegal number plate.

One of my pet hates I'm afraid. When you buy a personal registration you make a declaration that you will not mis-space or misrepresent the registration or risk a fin and foreit of the number. So why do people ignore what they sign up to?

Blatant law breaking is hardly professional in my opinion....
What can I say, I'm a very naughty boy :?

The numerous police cars which I encountered on my journey through London today didn't seem to have a problem with it, neither do ANPR cameras, speed cameras or the Dartford toll cameras so I'd suggest that you don't lose any sleep over my serious law breaking either.

Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:35 pm
by Caddyluv
well said.


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Re: Caddy business?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:49 pm
by lord-dudester
I’d do. I’m a decorator. Run about with a load of sanders and sprayers in the back of mine