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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  Have it checked, and listen for any rattling, particularly when pulling away. Check the brakes lights work, these, and a few other electrical gremlins will cause the ECU to throw up warnings. Plugging it into a diagnostic machine should locate any issues.  The paint on Sprinters has always been an issue, and while newer models don’t tend to suffer quite as much, do a thorough inspection of the bodywork before buying, and try to have stone chips and any deep scratches in the paintwork repaired to prevent any corrosion.  There have been a number of official recalls on the Sprinter, check your, or any prospective purchase of a Sprinter on the DVSA website to see if it has been subject to any of these.
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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  It's  agile, zippy and  slim enough for town use yet on faster roads it's powerful and  blessed with  stable handling. Standard kit includes  anti-lock  brakes, large screen, LED headlights and a USB charger, plus there's loads of storage under the seat.  Read the full review >> See the full shortlist In-car Convenience Gadget of the Year: EE Buzzard 2 In-Car Wireless WiFi Adaptor

  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  Aviva customers can download the free Aviva Drive app to their smartphone to  track their driving (acceleration, cornering and braking). Drivers then achieve a score, those with a 7.1 or higher save an average of £170 on comprehensive cover, according to Aviva. Though the d iscount requires a minimum current premium of £200.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.
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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  Don't rush is an attack little bits until you get bored and move onto the next bit. Break it down if you have to: engine, brakes, body (doors, bonnet) etc. Under each section allocate time and money before making your time line. You might opt to regrind the crank, in which case you'll probably spend a day taking the engine apart and while you're waiting for the crank to come back you can tackle the brakes.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Insist on a test drive the covers the sorts of road you’ll use normally. During the test drive, try every gear, including reverse, the brakes and all of the lights. Also, press every button and switch to make sure they all work and check the air conditioning pumps out cold (and hot) air. Listen out for any unusual noises or clonks. Doing the deal If the inspection and paperwork all check out, it’s time to make an offer.
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  Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
  Not only could it adversely affect the suspension and steering characteristics of the vehicle, but it may also impede its braking performance. How can I get cheap van tyres? It has never been easier to buy tyres for your van, with the established high street names competing with online retailers and mobile tyre fitters for your hard earned cash.
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  On the test drive, try and take in a variety of roads and speeds, make sure you use all the gears including reverse and have a good look under the bonnet; clean oil, brake fluid and a tidy engine bay suggest a van that’s been well maintained. The name and address on the V5C (logbook) should match seller and the location of the vehicle. Always ask the seller for two forms of identification to ensure they are the person that's listed on the V5C registration document.
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  Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
  It’s the Continental AllSeasonContact.  The Continental do well in wet and dry conditions too with reliable, reactive braking and the tyres are also very quiet and refined even at high speeds. They're  also very fuel efficient.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  And always list additional equipment that you van has, like roof bars, racking, tow bar and/or additional security. If you know your van's payload, include it, along with the braked towing limit. These will be listed in the vehicle manual and/or on a plate on the van.  Be sure to mention the van's dealer service history (if it has one) and disclose how long is left on the MoT. Always disclose any damage in the advert so you give the buyer a clear idea of exactly what they’re getting.  If the van has had a full service, new tyres or recent work (air condition regassing, for example) then mention it in the advert, along with any other recent mechanical work.  Decide how you want to be contacted and which times suit you best.