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What's the best small van that will fit a trials bike (approx 6'2 long)?
Due to recall of my Fiat Ducato motorhome I visited my local Fiat Professional dealer and they suggested that replacement of EGR pipe the work would take normally 6.5 hours on a Ducato van but with extra...
I need to spend some time over a few months clearing a house on occasional visits. Skip hire is ridiculously expensive so I am thinking of buying an oldish high mileage pickup or 4x4 for a couple of grand...
Which is the better van, a 2014 Ford Transit Connect or a Volkswagen Caddy?
Could you recommend the best LWB panel vans suitable for a campervan conversion that would meet Euro6 diesel emissions standards? It needs to be reliable, long lasting and handle the weight that goes with...
Why is VED on my 2012 Ford Fiesta van 1.4 TDCi £240 per year?
We've had a reoccurring brake wear issue with pads and drums on our Isuzu D-Max (changed four times between March 2016 and December 2017. The vehicle is used on a farm for average off-road (not excessive...
I took delivery of a new Volkswagen California Beach on 15 September 2017 and paid extra for a DAB radio (£350 plus VAT). I live in Bath but bought it from a Volkswagen van centre in Poole. No one told...
I've seen a BT Ford Transit van being sold privately by an employee. Is that legal? I might buy it.
What common problems can occur on the Vauxhall Vivaro? I'm looking at 2012 models onwards. I heard something about water getting into the head and causing major problems?