Volkswagen Transporter or Mercedes-Benz Vito?
Which do you think I should be looking to buy, a Mercedes-Benz Vito or Volkswagen Transporter? I will be keeping the vehicle for approx 10 years.
Asked on 3 October 2022 by tim hutton
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Both the Volkswagen Transporter and Mercedes-Benz Vito are excellent vans. However, if reliability is key, I'd recommend the Toyota Proace.
The Proace is easy to drive, practical and backed by a warranty that will last up to 10-years/100,000 miles (so long as you service the van within the Toyota dealer network).
The Proace is easy to drive, practical and backed by a warranty that will last up to 10-years/100,000 miles (so long as you service the van within the Toyota dealer network).
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