VanBond

Mobile van conversion glass fitting from Leicestershire

VanBond is a mobile installation service specialising in glass for van conversions. The company describes itself as dependable and professional, and its core offer is straightforward: it sources and fits windows for camper and commercial vans, travelling to the customer rather than requiring the vehicle to be brought to a workshop. The mobile service covers a 75-mile radius of Leicestershire, and fittings can be carried out at a customer's home or place of work.

For customers located beyond that radius, VanBond operates an installation fitting bay in Ravenstone, Leicestershire, where appointments can be scheduled and the glass fitted while the customer waits.

Glass specification and stock

The company states that it uses only factory-tinted glass and does not apply film tint. It also reports holding a large stock of windows, which it presents as the basis for fast turnaround on the work it undertakes. VanBond says it can supply windows for nearly any vehicle make, model or year, and invites enquiries about vans not listed in its published range.

Vans covered

The site lists the following models as examples of vehicles it can source and fit glass for:

• Citroën: Berlingo, Relay, Dispatch
• Fiat: Doblo, Ducato, Scudo
• Ford: Transit, Transit Custom
• Hyundai: iLoad
• Mercedes: Vito, Sprinter
• Nissan: Primastar, Interstar, NV200, NV400
• Peugeot: Partner, Boxer, Expert
• Renault: Trafic, Master
• Toyota: Hi-ace Powervan
• Vauxhall: Courier, Vivaro, Movano
• VW: Crafter, T5, T6

Types of glass fitted

The gallery of recent work shows the range of configurations handled. Examples include fixed and opening side windows, rear quarter opening glass, tailgate glass, barn door glass and privacy glass. Specific jobs listed include a Peugeot Boxer LWB with NSF fixed and NS middle fixed plus rear quarter opening glass; a Ford Custom hi-top with privacy barn doors; a new-shape VW Crafter; a Transit Mk 7 SWB with NSF fixed glass; a Ducato/Relay/Boxer L3 H2 with an NSF opener; a VW T6 with tailgate glass and an OSF opener; a Ford Transit Mk 7 LWB with an OSF opener; a Mercedes Vito Mk 2 with an OSF opener and rear quarter; a VW T6 with OSF opening glass; a VW Caddy Maxi with OSF opening glass; a VW T6 with barn door glass; a Ford Transit Custom with NSF opening glass; a Mercedes Sprinter with OSF opener glass including rear quarter and barn door glass; a Citroën Dispatch with NSF fixed glass and a privacy glass example; and a Mercedes Sprinter LWB with NSF safari opener glass and rear universal opening glass.

Working method

VanBond emphasises the tools and finish of its installations, stating that it works cleanly and tidily, respects the customer's property and cuts clean edges. It presents its approach as one that has generated a high level of repeat business and a body of satisfied customers, and points to its testimonials and the reviews it says it has received. The company also states that it offers a satisfaction guarantee and describes its workmanship as a point of pride.

Customer feedback

The testimonials published on the site describe fittings on a Renault Trafic, a dog van, a Mercedes Sprinter and a camper conversion, with customers commenting on the quality of the work, the price and the manner of the fitters. These are individual accounts rather than an aggregate rating.