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I have my eye on a Transit-based 2006 campervan with 75k on the clock. I owned an almost identical van from new in until 2008 but it was the previous model. I know what to expect habitation-wise but I'm...
I fancy buying a Hilux about two years old. Which engine is better - the 2.5 or 3.0? And is there anything particular to check out apart from what it's been used for?
My old 2002 Ford Transit has given up the ghost - I used it privately as a campervan. Given the current situation with diesel engines am I being silly looking to replace it with a 2011 / 2012 SWB Transit?
I'm the Business Manager of a Special School in Kent. Our older students regularly go out on short trips in small groups to improve their life skills and gain Work Experience. We're looking to purchase...
We're looking at a Renault Master van for our son's business. It's a 2016 model, priced with extras at £14,478. It's done 25,500 miles and has a warranty till March 2019. There are full service stamps...
Can a Ford Tourneo Connect tow a small caravan?
We recently purchased a brand new Peugeot Expert van, which now has numerous ongoing issues. The sliding doors are out of alignment, thus causing damage to the bodywork. Peugeot removed two plastic bumpers...
Is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect LWB a good van?
I'm an Antiques dealer and therefore need a van with a soft ride. Which vans have the softest suspension?
I own a 2010 motorhome based on a Peugeot Boxer, with nearly 20,000 miles on the clock. Could you tell me whether it has a cam belt or chain fitted? In addition, please advise me as to when it should be...