Being on the tools isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle. And if you run a trade business, your van isn’t just transport—it’s your mobile HQ, your break room, your workshop, and sometimes, your nap pod. 

Here’s a light-hearted but honest look at the real van life—five things that only fellow tradies will truly get.

1. Your Van Has Its Own Personality

The dodgy lock, the sticky sliding door, the dashboard rattle you’ve learned to ignore—somehow, it all adds to the character. You’ve probably got a nickname for it too (and if you don't… what are you doing?).

2. It’s Always Clean… Until Monday

You start the week with good intentions. But by Wednesday? There’s sawdust, wrappers, rogue screws, and that one empty Lucozade bottle you swear wasn’t yours. Don’t lie, we’ve all been there.

3. Tools Are Sacred (and So Is Your Storage System)

That carefully planned racking? It’s more important than your sock drawer at home. Touch another man’s Milwaukee drill, and it’s grounds for war.

4. Every Van Park is a Game of Strategy

Is it safe? Is there enough room to reverse? Can I open the back without hitting a wall? Parking a van is an art form—and you’ve mastered it.

5. You’re Basically a Mobile Legend

You fix problems, build things, and keep the world turning—all from the back of a van. Whether you’re rewiring kitchens or building extensions, your van is your badge of honour.

Why Does This Matter?

Because you’re not just driving a van. You’re building a business. And at Premier, we get it. Whether you’re buying your first van or upgrading your fleet, we’re here to make sure you get something that works just as hard as you do.

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