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What is the best new pick-up for a farmer?
I'm looking to buy a Mitsubishi L200 for work including towing a fairly heavy trailer. My is budget £7000. Obviously each vehicle is different but in principle, would you opt for a 2008 model with 50,000...
I’m looking to purchase a Toyota Hilux in the next few months but only have £8k to spend. I've seen that a few are available with 100,000+ miles and despite the bulletproof reliability, thought I’d check...
I passed through Rotherhite Tunnel in London and now face a penalty for an oversize commercial vehicle. My Mitsubishi is never used for commercial purposes and it is a 4WD recreation pick-up with five...
Are any double cab pick ups or dual purpose vehicles registered as M1 rather than light commercial vehicles? And if so what models.
I work for a Parish Council and want to replace our pick-up which is four-wheel drive (a necessity for some of our sites). The Council are keen on going electric - can you get four-wheel drive pick-ups...
Some years ago you recommended an Isuzu Rodeo which has served me well. I now need to replace it with something similar. I have about £15k to spend and would like to know what you recommend.
I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty grinding noise when engaging drive (like not using...
I want to buy a pick up. My budget is £15,000 and I intend to export it from the EU straight away because I am working in Tunisia so I don't need to pay VAT on the vehicle. I will drive the vehicle mainly...
Do you have any feedback concerning the Great Wall Steed? There are quite a few around and most have low miles. I was looking at the older Nissan Pathfinder but am told they are gas hogs and pretty agricultural...
 

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