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I want to buy a new 4x4 pick-up with a double cab. However, with so many models on offer, I can't make up my mind. Which would you recommend?

Is the Volkswagen Transporter DSG reliable?

I'm considering replacing my 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi with the new T6 BiTurbo version. Can you tell me if the DSG gearbox is reliable?

Need a van that will fit a disability bike

I need a van that will carry a large disability bike. It must also be capable of towing a caravan. I quite like the Fiat Doblo and Ford Tourneo Connect. Are there other vehicles we should look at? We have...

Which large van is best?

I know you consider vans to be designed to last four years of hard labour but I would like to know which van you would recommend to use as a replacement for my large Ford Transit and handy Vauxhall Meriva....

Citroen 1.2 PureTech - Is it any good in the Berlingo?

I am tempted to order a Citroen Berlingo Multispace with the 1.2 PureTech engine. What is your experience of this engine?

Need a petrol van - any recommendations?

Based on your advice, I purchased a used Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6 petrol, which has given me many years of excellent service. However, the van is now getting a little tired. I drive 10,000 miles...

Motorhomes vs campervans - which are best?

I am thinking of buying either a Volkswagen campervan or a motorhome, a Chasson, based on a Fiat Ducato 130 Multijet. The motorhome would only be used a few times a year. Can you offer any advice on reliability...

Need a van for a small sandwich business - what do you recommend?

We have an old Daihatsu Hijet for our sandwich business but are after something newer to replace it. I know they longer make the Hijet but is there anything available that's similar? We basically need...

Can you recommend a stylish van?

I need a van that looks stylish for my alloy wheel refurbishment franchise. I don't want a standard Transit as it's dull. What do you reckon would be better?

Transit Connect or Courier?

I'm after a smallish van to replace my old Transit Connect which I use for my tiling business. I've seen the new Transit Connect and am impressed but am a little confused by the Courier which doesn't seem...