Tips for Preparing Your Van for Collection – Part 4: What to Do with Personal Items  

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Well, well, you’re still here—either you’re a glutton for punishment or you’re actually serious about ditching that broken van festering in your driveway like a bad rash. You’ve got your valuation from us at webuybrokenvans, accepted our offer because it’s frankly a miracle anyone’s paying for this heap, and arranged collection to wave goodbye to this automotive disaster. You’ve cleaned it (ish), dug out the paperwork, and sorted the keys—good lad. Now, we’re at the final prep step before our lads roll up: what to do with personal items. Your van’s a tip—let’s clear it out before it’s gone for good. 

Let’s get one thing straight: we’re not your mum, and we’re not here to inherit your junk. That van’s probably a rolling museum of your life—old receipts fluttering about like confetti, a spanner you swore you’d lost, maybe a half-eaten sarnie from 2022 that’s now a science experiment. It’s not our job to sift through this mess when we collect it, so do yourself a favor and take five minutes to reclaim your stuff. We’ll take the van in any state—rust, dents, engine kaput—but we draw the line at hauling away your life story along with it. 

Start with the cab—check everywhere. Glovebox? Empty it—those parking tickets and crumpled fivers aren’t coming back. Door pockets? Dig out the sweet wrappers and that random USB stick you forgot you owned. Under the seats? Brace yourself—you might find a fossilized pasty or a sock that’s been missing since the last MOT. If it’s a panel van, don’t skip the back—tools, bits of wood, that bag of cement you swore you’d use for a patio and never did. Bag it up—keep what’s useful, bin what’s not—because once that truck pulls away, it’s gone forever. We’re not your lost property office, and we’re not posting back your favorite spud gun. 

Here’s a pro tip: double-check. You’d be amazed how many punters forget something—a phone charger, a work jacket, a tenner tucked in the visor—and then moan when it’s too late. Walk around it, poke every nook, because your van’s a black hole for clutter. Don’t fancy the hassle? Fine—leave it as a tip, and we’ll chuck it—but don’t come crying when you realize your best torch is now part of a scrapyard sculpture. It’s your call, but a quick sweep saves regrets. 

At webuybrokenvans, we make this easy—collection’s a breeze, but a cleared-out van speeds it up. No faffing about when our lads arrive—just keys, docs, and a clean slate. It’s not rocket science—it’s barely even car science—just a bit of common sense to keep this smooth. So, don’t sit there staring at this heap like it’ll sort itself. Get that valuation, accept the offer, and declutter—it’s easier than parallel parking a tractor and a damn sight more rewarding than arguing with your mechanic. 

Your van’s history—don’t let your junk be part of its legacy. Clear it out, get it ready, and let’s seal the deal. Cash is waiting—don’t keep it hanging. 

Get a free valuation today at webuybrokenvans. 

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