Sign Writing a van?

[Mr.P]

Hi,

As per my previous posts re: starting a plumbing company.

I have managed to get hold of a van, nothing special, but looking to get name, contact details on it etc.

Any advice on this?

 

[kiddiecarclub]

Hi, I looked into this myself. Type "signwriting for vans" in google and you'll be able to find a whole list of companies that do it. Depending on the size of your van you could get it at a very reasonable price.

 

[cheap]

Do a google search for your local area should provide what your looking for.
hope this helps

 

[Levi1989]

Where are you based?

 

[raineshoe]

Don't forget to if you have your van sign written you need to advise you insurance company. They see it as a modification.

 

[webgeek]

Sign writing or vehicle wrap? Aren't they almost the same price, though one is 100x more memorable?

 

[S-Marketing]

Sign writing or vehicle wrap? Aren't they almost the same price, though one is 100x more memorable?

A full wrap is hugely expensive compared to simply sign writing a van.

 

[webgeek]

So, if a van vehicle wrap is 700 to 2000 quid, how cheap is sign writing?

/me thinks I've been overcharged previously!

 

[simon field]

I'm thinking of getting a few graphics and text for our old tranny, anyone used an online company?

Simon

 

[S-Marketing]

So, if a van vehicle wrap is 700 to 2000 quid, how cheap is sign writing?

/me thinks I've been overcharged previously!

Transit size van, with 2 colours of basic text and images on both sides and rear, with name and number on bonnet is about 300 - 400 in my experience.

Same van, full wrap in my area you are looking at about 1700 quid.

 

[Oakleaf Studio UK]

Sign writing or vehicle wrap? Aren't they almost the same price, though one is 100x more memorable?

Vehicle wraps are substantially more expensive than cut vinyl graphics. There are some companies that provide the signwriting and you can apply it yourself. Prices from £60-£150. ↓↓

 

[Talay]

Vehicle wraps are substantially more expensive than cut vinyl graphics. There are some companies that provide the signwriting and you can apply it yourself. Prices from £60-£150. ↓↓

I think you need to look at the whole picture.

In one of my examples, I wanted a green van. Without respraying at new, this massively limits the choice of manufacturers and models, sending costs through the roof. Alternatively, I could avail myself of any variant of any model from any manufacturer at rock bottom prices and then spend a little on a vehicle wrap.

Though the wrap would be far more costly than a couple of lines of stick on graphics and even ignoring the whole aesthetic advantages of wrapping, the net cost is less than the alternative.

 

[Oakleaf Studio UK]

I think you need to look at the whole picture.

In one of my examples, I wanted a green van. Without respraying at new, this massively limits the choice of manufacturers and models, sending costs through the roof. Alternatively, I could avail myself of any variant of any model from any manufacturer at rock bottom prices and then spend a little on a vehicle wrap.

In your case - full colour change - a wrap would be more viable than a respray. Also there can be delays when ordering new vans that are different colours like greens as opposed to plain white vans hence a lot of companies would buy the white van and have a full colour wrap instead.

Your other comments seem dismissive of cut vinyl graphics? Many large companies are using cut vinyl lettering:- DHL, royal mail to mention only 2.

Also, bear in mind for some people a full or even part wrap simply is not viable - sole traders with older vehicles for example.

There are pros and cons to both.

 

[S-Marketing]

I think you need to look at the whole picture.

In one of my examples, I wanted a green van. Without respraying at new, this massively limits the choice of manufacturers and models, sending costs through the roof. Alternatively, I could avail myself of any variant of any model from any manufacturer at rock bottom prices and then spend a little on a vehicle wrap.

Though the wrap would be far more costly than a couplye of lines of stick on graphics and even ignoring the whole aesthetic advantages of wrapping, the net cost is less than the alternative.

The op wants to put his name and details on an old van. A full wrap would be a stupid idea in these circumstances.

 

[Simon-M]

How far back (age of model) do vehicle wraps go? Can I put a full wrap on a rusty bodywork? What about no rust but shabby looking?

Is it cheaper to have a full wrap than it is to have a respray and vinyl graphics?

 

[Talay]

I hadn't thought of wraps as anything other than suitable for new vehicles.

I didn't just dismiss cut vinyl graphics as used by DHL and the Post Office but they are primarily single colours on yellow and red vans respectively. My vision extended to multi colour with blown up logos and truly head turning visibility.

 

[Subbynet]

How far back (age of model) do vehicle wraps go? Can I put a full wrap on a rusty bodywork? What about no rust but shabby looking?

You can wrap anything really. You might have to tidy up the bodywork a bit but as nobody will be seeing it you don't have to go mad about it, just clean up the rust, quick primer to seal it, maybe spray over a matching top coat just so you're not left with any colour patches later, and you're done.

Is it cheaper to have a full wrap than it is to have a respray and vinyl graphics?

Well lets for example say its an old transit van. You'd be looking around the same money just to respray it, remember that you might have had bodywork repairs, and plus you still have to buy the vinyl, it makes the wrap look a good idea, but ultimately respraying adds value to the vehicle should you sell it, wrapping won't, because when you come to sell and peel off the wrap, its still a old van with a dodgy paint job.

Shop around though, they're plenty of wrapping companies around these days, so you can find good prices and promotions on.

 

[The Cue Store]

I sell snooker and pool cues etc and do snooker coaching.

Would this work for me and my company?

 

[S-Marketing]

I sell snooker and pool cues etc and do snooker coaching.

Would this work for me and my company?

Personally, i'd say the money required to sign write a van would be better spent elsewhere for your business. However, if you have the funds, and have a decent marketing strategy already in place then it wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

[The Cue Store]

Oh well worth asking

 

[S-Marketing]

Oh well worth asking

Don't just take my word for it. I specialise in advising businesses who offer a service. You can take my advice about marketing your coaching service as Gospel, but my advice could be worse than useless for promoting your product sales, if you trade online.

 

[The Cue Store]

The equipment is online only, but I travel to do the coaching.

 

[S-Marketing]

The equipment is online only, but I travel to do the coaching.

How do you currently market your coaching service?

 

[The Cue Store]

Currently word and mouth and a section on the website

 

[S-Marketing]

Currently word and mouth and a section on the website

Then there are a huge amount of things you should be doing before worrying about getting a vehicle sign written.

How have your word of mouth recommendations built up? Have they grown organically over time, or have you given it a helping hand?

 

[The Cue Store]

Slowly if I'm honest. I play in 2 snooker leagues and a pool league. I'm also on the website of the place where I took my coaching course.

 

[S-Marketing]

Slowly if I'm honest. I play in 2 snooker leagues and a pool league. I'm also on the website of the place where I took my coaching course.

As far as I can tell you aren't really doing any marketing at all. I take it this isn't your full time occupation.

 

[The Cue Store]

Not really to be fair I don't know where to start.

At the moment I'm a stay at home dad.

 

[S-Marketing]

Not really to be fair I don't know where to start.

At the moment I'm a stay at home dad.

I'd be happy to point you in the right direction. Sent me a pm if you want to chat. I'm off now but will be checking my messages again later.

 

[Yorkshire&Online]

Vehicle sign writing works well I find for certain trades eg builders etc where private individuals might jot down the number if they see it.

However, for other businesses, particularly business to business type industries my experience is that it is less effective, although it can add a look of professionalism to delivery vehicles.

 

[SqueakyHinge]

i have a van i want some info on. it is like this van, smaller than transit

how much vehicle wrap for this?

 

[Talay]

Consider a half or 2/3rds wrap.

Few people will see anything other than what is on the side and rear doors.

I'm contemplating whether a QR code is a worthwhile proposition for people to scan as they see the vans instead of having to remember a telephone number, name or website.

 

[gib123]

I bought the DIY type vehicle signage. For a transit LWB, bothe sides, rear and the logo on the front, delivered was £150. I applied them myself. Takes a bit of patience, but i got there in the end. Looks good too.

signmasta dot co dot uk

Nice guy, very helpfull. You tell him what your after, and he will do you a layout on a template of your van, and will amend it multiple times before he cuts the signs.

DIY not for everyone, but if your even a little bit handy, its a definite money saver.

 

[ebabystuff]

Currently word and mouth and a section on the website

I dont see why would shouldnt consider vinyl graphics?

If you are attending competitions and presumably you are parking your vehicle in the carpark where everybody else not only involved in the competition but also those there to watch will see it, how can promoting yourself not be a good thing?

You could even then strategically park the vehicle at locations you knew would be relevant to your market (ie snooker clubs/shops in your area).

 

[The Cue Store]

I attend snooker and pool competitions at weekends and as I said before play in 2 snooker league and a pool league in the evenings during the week.

That was my thinking about the parking at competitions etc.

I would have thought any promotion is good promotion, but we must be both wrong.

 

[S-Marketing]

I attend snooker and pool competitions at weekends and as I said before play in 2 snooker league and a pool league in the evenings during the week.

That was my thinking about the parking at competitions etc.

I would have thought any promotion is good promotion, but we must be both wrong.

You are misunderstanding what I said. Its not a bad idea, its just not what I would spend the money on if you have a limited budget for marketing.

 

[The Cue Store]

I think I did misunderstand what you was say, sorry.

 

[SqueakyHinge]

I didnt know you could partially wrap a van.

I would prefer to wrap partially than vinyl stickers. I saw a van today with vinyl and looks a bit ****.

 

[superdooper500]

Consider a half or 2/3rds wrap.

Few people will see anything other than what is on the side and rear doors.

I'm contemplating whether a QR code is a worthwhile proposition for people to scan as they see the vans instead of having to remember a telephone number, name or website.

Your van would have to be parked for it to work. You would also have to rely on your customers being slightly more nerdy/techy than the average to have a QR app on their phone. Personally I would rather have a memorable phone number (you could do this as '0800 call me now', or not if you prefer) and a decently memorable twitter name. Facebook is dead, but twitter might get you somewhere depending on your industry.

 

[Esk247]

I'm contemplating whether a QR code is a worthwhile proposition for people to scan as they see the vans instead of having to remember a telephone number, name or website.

As someone else has said. Stick to the ordinary, standard, 0800 numbers and websites.

I've got a camera phone and QR reader...never used it.

Telephone numbers or websites especially i'll remember, especially if i'm stuck behind your van at traffic lights.