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1. understanding why you need graphics for your van

When you are out and about on the road an average of 800 people a day will see your van as you make your way around to do business. The number one reason that people get graphics on their vehicles is that its free advertising on a day to day basis. It’s a fact that graphics on your van can help advertise your business and help get you noticed.

Other reasons you may need van graphics could be that reflective vehicle safety graphics, often referred to as Chapter 8 graphics, are mandatory if you are working on highways. Whatever reason you are looking for graphics for your van it’s important that you think about the following points.

,2. know your budget

First and foremost, ensure you know how much you have as a budget. A basic set of contact details on a small van you can expect to be pay  around  the £350 mark, and a full vinyl  wrap for is going to start from £2,000. The costs in getting your van graphics are going to be the design of the artwork, the print and materials and the installation of the graphics.

3. know what the options are

As with everything, there are a lot of options for your vehicle graphics. As mentioned above a few basic contact details can be added to the sides, bonnet and back doors to your van reasonably cost-effectively, but once you start adding more design and vinyl’s to the process the costs will increase. There most common options.

1: Logo and contact details
2: Infill panels
3: Quarter wrap
4: Half wrap
5: Full wrap

Our handy vehicle graphics calculator will give you a few ideas for what levels of work and coverage you can expect.

4. know the implications

Fitting graphics to a van is by no means permanent but there are things to think about before you commit to installing them on your van.

It’s common to lease or contract hire a van in today’s market, and whilst the lease company are usually fine with you fitting these, they will expect these removed before you return it to them.

We offer a graphics removal service which is chargeable by the hour.

If the graphics have been on a dark coloured van, there will be some colour difference as the sun will affect the colour of the paint that is exposed to the sun while the vinyl will protect the areas that aren’t, this will need some polish work to remover this.

Another point we would raise if you are planning on applying a full wrap to an older van, be aware that any blemishes or dents are not going to be covered by applying a wrap these will still be visible, any vehicle graphics specialist should tell you this and point any flaws out before your start.

5. get the message right

Once you’ve chosen your supplier for your vehicle graphics, you’ll need the design.

Most vehicle graphics design companies will have a template book and you can expect them to use this to show you what the finish will look like. 

When you start on the design keep it simple, keep the message short, don’t crowd and try and put too much information on your vehicle. Ask your supplier to help, ultimately its what they do, so they should be able to advise the best options for your message.

Its also a good idea to get a second opinion and everything treble checked. Just because a designer can make it look good doesn’t mean they know your phone number!

6. make sure it looks great

You can expect to be asked for a deposit for the design on any vehicle design, this will usually be discounted from the final bill. Take as long as you need and make sure you are 100% happy before you sign it off take your time, sleep on it, come back to it and make sure it’s perfect. You are going to be looking at it every day, you 100% need to be happy with it.

7. know the insurance implications

Technically adding graphics to your vehicle is classed as an alteration, so you will need to ensure that you tell your insurer, All commercial insurance companies are prepared for you to add graphics and in some cases, the policy can be reduced. Let’s be honest who is going to drive like an idiot if your contact details are on the back doors?

8. choose your sign supplier wisely

Enough said on this one 😉

Before you commit any money (even for the design) check the company out, check their portfolio, check the website or check their TrustPilot or Google Reviews but do keep an open mind just because “my mate” always uses “Phil” to do his doesn’t mean you are going to get what you want, or that the at the design will be any good. Our advice is to shop around a bit, make a few calls, ask a few questions get some examples.

9. before the fitting

Where you get the graphics fitted will normally be based around you. Most professional services will have a workshop and they will ask you to deliver the van to them, so you will need to arrange a lift back from dropping off the van and collecting it.

You will also need to make sure the van is properly cleaned (but not waxed) before you drop it off, if you don’t do this you can probably expect to be asked to pay and addition to get it cleaned beforehand.

10. check the quality

Honestly though, it is good practice to check the work before you pick it up, you should expect to have a vehicle sign off and check list gone through once the work is completed. Walk around the vehicle as look for blemishes, bumps or creases. Don’t just accept it, check the work.

If you would like to find out more about the Motive Vehicle Graphics service, or talk in more detail about your van, car, lorry or truck graphics then please contact us.

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are  van graphics worth it and how much do they cost?

““how much do van graphics cost?” A question we often get asked by someone about to hand over their hard-earned cash is but is it worth getting van graphics?    in short, the answer is an undoubtable YES.

Before you go into looking on social media and google looking for the best option for you there are some things you will need to think about.

1. Why do I need van graphics?
2. Where can I get van graphics on a budget?
3. How much will a sign for my van cost?
4. Amazing van graphics ideas
5. Will van graphics affect my insurance?
6. Where are van graphics fitted in the UK?
7. How do I know my van sign writing is any good?

1. why do I need van graphics?

You don’t and it won’t make your van any better, faster or fuel efficient, but it will 100% get you noticed and generate more work as its basically free advertising as you drive around or park up outside a job. Think about the average days drive, how many times are the roads empty? Not many. Everyone who is sat behind you or waiting for you to pull out of a turning will see your vehicle graphics and your company details. Same when you are working on site or at a clients.

2. where can I get van graphics on a budget?

Before you try and work out how much van graphics cost its worth thinking about if you are a “hands on” kind of person there are online sites where you can “design” and order your graphics, and then fit these yourself, this is the cheapest option. To do this you’ll need a spare half day to do the design and then a day to fit these.

Obviously your van sign writing will be seen everyone and your would be customers so it needs to look good. If you are not a “creative”, maybe body swerve this option. It’s probably also worth working out whether you’d rather be fitting graphics, earning money or sitting at the pub?

3.  how much will a sign for my van cost?

If you are looking to go to a professional outfit you will need to budget for this, the team at Motive Graphics will be able to advise on the best options for your vehicle graphics and the budget for this. Pricing for a small van will start at around the £200 but will depend on the amount of coverage needed on the van. Our handy price calculator will give you a few ideas to get you started.

4. amazing van graphics ideas

Anyone who does regular van sign writing will have an encyclopaedia of all the vans, cars, lorries. When you approve your quote you should expect to see some visuals of your van and should expect to see a few options from the design team, don’t just settle for a basic design ask for some examples of what you can expect BEFORE you approve your quote.

5. will van graphics affect my insurance?

Vehicle graphics are a modification to the vehicle so you’ll need to inform your insurer. Oddly it doesn’t affect your premium as much as you’d expect. If you add a “Driven well?” sticker to the back this will reduce the policy and let’s be honest, you’d have to be pretty daft to drive a van badly when your company details and/or mobile number are on it?

6. where are they van graphics fitted in the UK?

Many smaller “Fred in a shed” graphics business don’t have premises so will need to fit on site, or at your address. This can present issues as debris, flies etc easily get under the vinyl and can cause blemishes. You’ll also be held a little to ransom by mother nature, if it is raining fitting vinyl’s is never a good idea. This in turn can cause frustration as a cancelled fitting takes the van off the road and can stop you earning. We would always recommend checking that the company you are going for have a proper fitting workshop.

7. how do I know my van sign writing is any good?

Fitting vehicle graphics and van sign writing is not hard to do, but it is really hard to do well. A lot of “graphics companies” are small one band outfits, and it can be hard to see previous examples of their van sign writing. If you are not sure ask for a reference from someone who has had work done by them or go onto google and look for reviews. If you are looking at a price that’s miles cheaper than anyone else and you cannot get a referral. WALK AWAY.

When you go a pick up your van, expect someone to show you around the vehicle, explain after care and hand back your keys, this is the time to give it a once over and pick out any faults.

We have had some great feedback from our customers, see our examples of customer reviews from our clients on TrustPilot and Google.

vehicle graphics ideas

Are you looking to add some graphics to your car, van, lorry or work vehicle?  Whether you know what you are looking for or if you are on the hunt for ideas, you’re in the right place. 

Our team has put together a  range of  car and van graphics examples  for you to take a look through to get the creative juices flowing.  Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, our team can work with you to create amazing van graphics including full or half wraps to suit help advertise your business, through to adding your  logo and contact details to all your fleet vehicles. 

Here are some examples of recent  car and van graphics we have worked on with our clients.