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My dad is wanting a van for approximately £2000. He's never had a van or a diesel vehicle. I myself am a car enthusiast; I've bought, repaired and sold several cars as a hobby and have worked in car dealerships...
I'm 6-foot tall and want to haul around scuba diving equipment and gardening tools. I need a car or van to do 10,000 - 15,000 miles per year, for around £1000 - £3500. What do you suggest?
I'm looking at a 1998 Fiat Ducati Lanka motorhome to buy. Can you tell me what issues to look out for and how they compare to the Hymer B544 of the same age?
What small van would I be able to buy for £1500 - £2000?
I'm interested in a 2015 Vaxhaull Vivaro 1.6 with 120,000 miles on it. It has a full history and is being advertised by a leasing company. Are there any issues with this engine?
I'm in the very early stages of planning to get a large, secondhand van to convert to a camper for family holidays. I'm looking at a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter LWB, but I'd rather not get diesel for environmental...
I've seen a BT Ford Transit van being sold privately by an employee. Is that legal? I might buy it.
I'm looking for advice on buying the best mid-size, used van for £4000 - £5000. I want the most reliable, cheap to tax van I can buy. I'm thinking Peugeot Expert, but any advice is welcome.
Is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect LWB a good van?