Vehicle Graphics and Van Signwriting in Newton Abbot
Helping local businesses get seen online, on the road and in print.
Most people who visit arrive with a plain van and a rough idea of what they want. Businesses want their name, phone number and trade on the vehicle, I would rather people visited than just requesting an emailed quote. It makes creating the layouts far better than just giving a blind quote.
I have been signwriting vehicles since 1979. The design, prep work and the fitting are all done here at my Milber Unit in Newton Abbot. Generally vehicles are viewed and fitted at the Newton Abbot workshop. If bringing the vehicle in is difficult, call me and we can discuss whether I can look at it locally.
Not sure what lettering you want on your van?
This is split into two, some people know exactly what they want and others have no artwork, logos or ideas. Either is fine , we can work with both.
Just your name, trade and number
If you want people to know what you do and how to contact you, simple lettering can be enough. It doesn’t need to cover the whole van signwritten. A clear layout on the doors, sides or back can keep the cost down and get your message across.
Your logo and a bit more colour
If you have a logo, I can work it into the lettering and graphics. I’ll look at how it fits your van. What looks right on a screen doesn’t always work on the vehicle.
If you haven’t got a logo, we can still put together a good, clear design. I can of course, design you a new logo or design.
Signs you can take off
If you use your vehicle for work and personal journeys, magnetic signs might suit you. Tell me which vehicle you have and I’ll help you work out whether they’re a practical option. These are perfect for car owners who use a private car for work. Taxis are the one of biggest users of magnetic signs.
“I don’t know what would look best”
That’s fine. Tell me what you do, what van you have and roughly what you want to spend. We can look at the options together. You don’t need to arrive with a finished design.
What should you put on your van?
I’d start with three things: your business name, what you do and how people can contact you.
After that, we can decide what else is needed. A few services might help, but a long list can make everything harder to read. Think about someone seeing your van for a few seconds in traffic—will they understand what you do easily?
Give me a call on 01626 333052 to discuss your van. If you can, send a photo and tell me the make and model. Or call first to arrange to bring it to the workshop in Milber, Newton Abbot.
How much is it to signwrite a van near me?
BronzeSimple van lettering
Perfect when you want a van livery and to keep the cost down.
For an example two panels on a small van single colour starts at £100, up to £150 - £250
SILVERLogo and graphics
This price band allows for graphics and logos. Well designed layouts to make the most of your brand.
For the the example shown £350 to £500 depending on content and overall design.
GOLDLarger graphic designs
It is more expensive but it gives you a strong branding and is always noticed.
It's not always the best layout for larger companies with multiple vehicles. It can distract from the branding some companies use.
For a van livery similar to above, from £500 depending on logo required, digital prints and fitting times.
How Much Does Van Signwriting Cost in Newton Abbot?
What "vehicle graphics" actually covers
It is worth knowing the difference before you ask for a price. Van signwriting and lettering. Your business name, phone number, website and a few services on the doors, panels and rear. This is cut vinyl, applied by hand, and it is what most trade vehicles need. It is the most cost-effective way to get your details on the road and reading clearly at distance.
Van signwriting starts from £100 depending on the vehicle and how much goes on.
Graphics and part-livery. Signwriting plus a designed layout: a band of colour, a logo worked into the panels, contrast lettering, maybe a tagline. Still cut and printed vinyl applied to the panels, so it costs far less than covering a whole vehicle but looks a good deal more finished than plain lettering. If you are not sure which of these you need, that is normal. Tell me the vehicle and what you want it to achieve and I will point you at the sensible option rather than the dearest one.
Magnetic signs, if you do not want anything permanent
If the vehicle is on a lease, or it is your own car and you only want branding on it during work hours, magnetic signs are the answer. They come off when you want them off and leave the paintwork alone. Magnetic signs start from £55 a pair depending on size.
I can cut them up to 610mm high, and the size most people go for is around 200mm by 600mm, which sits well on a car door. Made properly and looked after, a set will lasts for several years.
How we work for van signwriting projects
Tell me about the vehicle.
Send the make, model and a photograph, or bring it to the workshop.
Approve the design.
I lay out the lettering and graphics so they read clearly on the road and when the vehicle is parked.
Production.
The vinyl is cut and prepared here in Newton Abbot.
Fitting.
Because the design, production and fitting are handled here, we know exactly what the job will entail. Any layout issues will already have been discussed.
What Should You Know Before Having a Van Signwritten?
Good van signwriting should make your business name, service and contact details easy to understand at a glance. The design must also work with the shape of the van, your budget and the way the vehicle is used.
1. Van signwriting does not need to be expensive
Simple van lettering at Sign Art starts from £100. This can be enough to add your business name, telephone number and essential information to the main panels.
The price increases when the design requires more colours, larger coverage, printed graphics or detailed logo work. I provide a fixed quotation once I have seen the vehicle and know what you want included.
2. The design should be based on the actual van
A vehicle is not a flat sign. Panels curve and include mouldings, handles, body lines and door seams. Lettering that looks balanced on a screen can sit badly once it is applied to the vehicle.
I prefer to see the van before finalising the design. This allows me to measure the usable panels and place the important information where it remains clear and readable.
3. More graphics do not always make a better van
The main message should be understood quickly. For most trades and local businesses, that means giving priority to the business name, type of work and a clear telephone number or website.
A complicated list of services may look impressive when the van is parked, but it can be difficult to read on the road. A simpler design often does a better job.
4. Permanent lettering is not the only option
Cut vinyl lettering is suitable for a van used mainly for business. Magnetic signs may be more practical if the vehicle is leased, used privately or needs to carry different business identities.
Vinyl graphics can normally be removed when the vehicle is sold, although the condition and age of the paintwork should be considered before anything is applied.
5. Local design and fitting make a practical difference
I have been signwriting vehicles since 1979. The design, vinyl cutting and fitting are handled at my workshop in Milber, Newton Abbot.
You deal directly with the person designing and fitting the graphics, and the layout is checked against your actual vehicle rather than being produced remotely from a standard template.
To discuss your van lettering, call Leigh on 01626 333052.