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Can you recommend a reliable van?

I need to buy a new, large van. I will be covering long distances (25,000 miles PA) and am self-employed, so reliability is a must. What do you recommend for £20 – £25,000?

Asked on 13 January 2014 by Pete Hampton

Answered by Dan Powell
The Ford Transit was voted the UK’s most reliable van in 2013, according to a survey of the 50 largest contract hire and leasing companies. The Transit is also great to drive and hugely practical.

What’s more, with a new model on the way this year (2014) and you might be able to bag a bargain as dealers look to clear their stock in time for the new Transit.
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