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What is your advice on buying a 2013 Citroen Dispatch Combi?

Do you have any advice on buying a 2013 Citroen Dispatch Combi? It's done 45,000 miles. Are they expensive to repair?

How much should I expect to pay for a high mileage van?

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 - 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro van with 100,000 miles at auction. How much should I expect to pay?

Van engine has failed after ten months of sale - is the dealer liable for repair costs?

My friend bought a used 2012 plate Ford Transit for her business in September 2016 for £6000 from an independent trader. After 10 months of ownership the engine has blown and it will need a reconditioned...

How reliable is the 2002 Fiat Ducato campervan?

I'm thinking of buying a low mileage 2002 campervan, what's the reliability of the Fiat Ducato 2.8 JTD?

Is there an alternative to diesel vans to avoid the diesel penalties in the UK/EU?

My son is a mountain biker and is wishing to convert a commercial van to sleep in and service his bike whilst visiting courses around Europe. He is looking at a long wheel base, super high roof 2013 Mercedes-Benz...

Do you know of any issues with the Fiat Doblo van?

I'm thinking of purchasing a secondhand van, it's a Fiat Doblo 1.6 diesel L2. Do you know if they have experienced any engine/gearbox, or other problems, with these?

Can you suggest a dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne?

I'm partially disabled and am hoping to spend under £20,000 to buy a work vehicle. Can you suggest a suitable dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne? It must be an automatic gearbox with...

What are your thoughts on a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 406D?

I've just been offered a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 406D. Any thoughts?

What do you think of the Fiat Doblo?

What small pickup truck do you recommend?

I want a small single cab pick-up truck, not as huge as a Ford Ranger or a Mitsubishi Warrior type but much more modest and lower to the ground. You mention pick-ups of the 1990s being a sensible size...