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Van Lettering, made your way
Turn a work van into a clear, recognisable advert with your trade, business name or contact details. Build the wording yourself so it fits the space on your doors, sides or rear panel.
Create your own Van Lettering
The lettering maker above lets you build the exact wording you need, with a preview before you order.
Enter your wording
Enter your trading name, service, telephone number or website. Make separate designs for each line if you need different sizes on the same van.
Choose your style
Choose a bold, readable font that works from a distance, then pick a vinyl colour that contrasts with your vehicle paintwork.
Size it for your surface
Measure the flat area of the panel or window before setting your lettering width in millimetres. Leave room for handles, joins and bodywork curves.
Plan your design before you order
Trade vans often need a simple hierarchy: business name first, main service second and contact details where they are easy to scan.
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Font and colour Choose a bold, readable font that works from a distance, then pick a vinyl colour that contrasts with your vehicle paintwork.
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Dimensions in millimetres Measure the flat area of the panel or window before setting your lettering width in millimetres. Leave room for handles, joins and bodywork curves.
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Check the preview See your chosen lettering against a simulated background colour. The simulated background is not part of the vinyl.
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Inside-glass fitting Use reverse cut only where the design will be fitted inside glass and viewed from the opposite side.
Van Lettering ideas and example wording
Here are four examples of wording to try in the maker. They are ideas you can personalise, not pre-made designs.
Trade name
Ideal as the main line across a side or rear door.
Service description
Let customers know the service you offer.
Contact number
Make a separate design that is legible at a glance.
Website address
A short domain works well beneath a business name.
Ordering several copies of the same design?
The existing lettering maker includes quantity pricing options. Check the live basket price before ordering.
Van Lettering FAQs
Should I order one design for both van sides?
You can use the maker for repeated copies of the same wording, but check whether the opposite side needs a different orientation or dimensions.
Can I put the lettering across door gaps?
Plan your measurements around door gaps, handles and mouldings. Separate pieces may be easier to position on different panels.
How do I choose a visible vinyl colour?
Use the background preview to compare contrast with your vehicle colour. Check the actual available colour before ordering.
Can I choose the size?
Yes. Set the required width or height in millimetres in the lettering maker and review the proportions in the preview.
Does the background colour get printed?
No. The background option only simulates the surface behind your lettering.
Ready to make your Van Lettering?
Head back to the builder, type your wording and adjust the design to suit your project.