The seven graphically eye-catching Sprinter vans owned by Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning in Sandy, Utah, cost about $43,000 apiece. But ask owner Lawrence Snow if the vehicles are an extravagance, and his answer is a resounding “no.”That’s because the vans get great gas mileage (about 17 mpg); carry roughly $5,500 worth of parts inventory, which reduces time-wasting daily trips to supply houses; and feature an efficiency-enhancing shelf-and-bin storage system, made by J & M Truck Bodies. Moreover, they serve as an invaluable branding and marketing tool, courtesy of a snappy, vividly colored vinyl wrap that features the company’s mascot
