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Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid

Diesel vans still make the most sense for the majority of users, but the Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid will appeal to those who mainly drive in city centres and want to do their bit for air quality (and avoid hefty penalties for entering clean-air zones). The Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid combines a 1.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery located under the floor. It can cover up to 35 miles under electric power alone,...

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LEVC VN5

The LEVC VN5 is the small electric hybrid van with mass appeal. Easy to use, nimble to drive, cheap...

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Ford Transit Connect Sport

The Transit Connect Sport is one of the best small vans money can buy, according to Dan.

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CITROEN RELAY 40 HEAVY L4 DIESEL 2.2 BlueHDi H2 Van 140ps Enterprise

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RENAULT TRAFIC LWB DIESEL LL30 ENERGY dCi 145 Sport Nav Crew Van

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PEUGEOT PARTNER STANDARD DIESEL 1000 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Professional Van

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Latest News

Truckman launches new range for revised Isuzu D-Max

Truckman has launched a new range of hardtops and accessories for the 2021 Isuzu D-Max which went on sale last month.

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Ford unveils electric E-Transit van with 217-mile range

Ford is entering the electric van market with the all-new E-Transit. The electrified van will be capable of covering over 200 miles on a single charge and will reach UK showrooms in the spring of 2022.

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Ford adds adventure-focused Active trim to Tourneo and Transit Connect

Priced from ££21,285 and £21,685 (excluding VAT) respectively, the Active MPVs join the Active and Trail versions of the larger Transit and Tourneo Custom that were revealed in June.

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Volkswagen unveils Caddy California micro camper

Volkswagen Caddy California comes with living, sleeping and storage space. The micro camper also gets pull out kitchen.

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2021 Toyota Hilux gets updated styling and new 2.8-litre engine

The Toyota Hilux is getting a comprehensive update for 2021, with new styling, tech and a turbocharged 2.8-litre diesel engine.

Van and pick-up road tax VED rates

Latest road tax VED rates and bands for vans, pick-up trucks and light commercial vehicles.

ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge?

Use the ULEZ vehicle checker to see if your van is up to the ultra low emissions zone standard.

Cheap van tyre buying advice

You guide to getting the best van tyres for the lowest price.

Van tax explained – what you have to pay

Don't know your BiK from your VAT? Let us help you with our simple guide to van tax.

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Is buying a van always the right thing to do? We explain when you should buy, lease or hire a van.

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Everything you need to know when buying a used panel van from a private seller or dealer.

Cheap van finance and advice

Read our finance guide to get the best deals on a new or used van. From cheap lease deals to the best bank loan rates, our tips and advice will help you make the most informed decision when it comes to funding your next vehicle.

Buying and selling vans at auction

An auction is often the best place to buy a cheap used van or sell your existing van for cash.

How to buy a new van

Everything you need to get a great deal on a large or small new van for your business.

Free & cheap van & pick-up history checks

Everything you need to do your own background research into the history of a van, camper or pick-up for free, along with details of how much a van history check costs from major providers such as HPI, The AA and My Car Check.