Adaptation of Bodies to Trades.
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)NE CANNOT HELP thinking that not nearly enough attention has been given by the makers of bodies to the necessity of adapting n to the particular trades using vans for the cone mice of goods. The craze for standardization in and shape has seized body builders, in common 1 all other manufacturers of public requirements, he detriment of both maker and customer ; and it id seem that there is scope for the exercise. of e commercial discretion than has been generally vu in the past in order that a van-user may secure iency and at the same time possess a service that rfectly in keeping with his needs. .a.des vary to such an extent in regard to the size &Dacia that it seems quite unnecessary for two viduals to run the same-class of van for purposes are totally different. And when it is realized a little consideration on the part of the builder, suggestions that he might well offer to his cusnwhen ordering, would result in greater satisfacon the part of the purchaser, the wonder is that 3 adaptability is not shown than is now the case. some instances space is everything, while in other compactness and style are of far more importance to the user. The idea of a standardized body for many classes pf traders is obviously open to objections and it ought to be well worth the while of body builders to make a study ef the needs of particular trades.
Really, this is the function of the local agent or garage proprietor. Ile is the man in the motor industry who, being versed in the mechanical side of the proposition—knowing the various chassis, their capalilities and their prices—should all the time be making a study of the requirements of his neighbouring tradesmen. He could thus go along to the tradesman with his idea of a. vehicle entirely to suit his requirements or keep the idea ready waiting for the inquiry—whichever amight be the more tactful. The local motor agent is the very man to handle this class of trade, and by means of initiative and enterprise he should ensure receiving a. full share of whatever business emanates from his vicinity. He is in a better position, too, if he is his own bodybuilder or at least is able to supervise the construction.
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