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Our two year old Ford Transit Connect has just had to have a new dual mass fly wheel in it. Ford refused to change it under warranty because they said there were burn marks on the fly wheel, and it just...
I bought a Suzuki Carry in November, but it got stolen 46 days later. I need something else before starting work again (I'm a decorator). I'm struggling to find anything that's petrol, without high mileage....
What's your opinion of the Ford Transit Custom?
I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my small trailer. I was thinking of Citroen Berlingo or Renault Kangoo. What do you think?
What should I look out for when buying a 2006 Volkswagen T5 Caravelle?
I would like a decent van like a Ford Transit or Vauxhall Vivaro, but would like an automatic gearbox, which would you suggest?
Is the weight which you can drive on a standard license increasing from 3500kg to 4000kg? I can drive up to 3500kg at present, but any heavier and I need an operating license.
I have a short wheelbase Volkswagen T5 campervan, but need something slightly larger with a high roof. I fancy a long wheelbase Ford Transit Custom. Transit did have a reputation for rust, so I would value...
I want to buy a secondhand 1.6-litre 2014 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner for my dog care business. The guy in the garage advised that a 60,000 mile van would be okay and last for ages. He said I shouldn’t...
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.