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  Volkswagen Amarok long-term test
  Daily life with one of the best pickup trucks on the market, as the Volkswagen Amarok joins Tom Webster’s household. Update 1: Introduction to family life On the spectrum of workhorse...
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  New vans coming soon in 2025, 2026 and beyond
  What are the new vans coming soon, and which will be heading to the UK in 2025? Here’s our list of new models and updated vans going on sale in...
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  Van tax and pickup tax: everything you need to know following the 2024 Budget
  Van tax is different to car tax. This is good news, as the van road tax rates are much simpler than the car rates. It’s also good news as van...
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  Everything you need to know about car-derived vans - including the ones you can buy in the UK
  A car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like – a van that’s based on a regular passenger car. They’re generally based on small cars, which makes them the among...
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  Plug-in Van Grant for electric vans: everything you need to know
  The UK government has confirmed in the 2024 Autumn Budget that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended into the 2025/2026...
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  Toyota Corolla Commercial long-term test
  How does the only estate car-based small van on the market, the Toyota Corolla Commercial, stack up in daily life? Graham King has six months to find out. Update 1: getting...
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  Isuzu D-Max DL20 long-term test: an extended review of a supremely capable pickup
  Gareth is spending six months with Isuzu’s venerable D-Max DL20 pickup truck to find out what life’s like living with this towing champion. He’ll be putting its capabilities to good...
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  How do you drive a heavy electric van?
  The further you want to go in an electric van the bigger the battery you need. There are some things you can do to improve efficiency, but ultimately the equation...
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  What are the different parts of a van called?
  If you are buying your first light commercial vehicle then you might well be confused by all the different terms that are bandied around when talking about the parts of...
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  What is a commercial 4×4? We explain what they are, which are best and why you should consider one for your business
  The commercial 4x4 sector consists of passenger off-roaders that have been converted for light commercial vehicle (LCV) use. In this sense, they’re similar to car-derived vans (which are also based...
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  New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
  Looking to replace your truck with one of the best new pickup trucks possible? Want to know what new pickup trucks are going to go on sale in the UK...
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  Electric van guide - everything you need to know
  This Parkers guide to electric vans includes everything you need to know about buying and running an EV commercial vehicle. We have information on the available plug-in van grants, the...
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  Electric vans coming soon - future electric vans on sale in 2023, 2024 and beyond
  Electric vans might be in the minority in 2023 but their numbers are increasing all the time, both in terms of the models on offer and how many are being...
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  Volkswagen Transporter Kombi long-term test
  Parkers contributor and Bauer Affiliate Operations Editor Adam Binnie is testing a Volkswagen Transporter Kombi to see whether this commercial vehicle is the ultimate transportation for an active, outdoorsy family....
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  Ford Transit Custom Trail long-term test: road trip to France
  Long-term test of the Ford Transit Custom on Parkers Report 6: Time to say goodbye to our Transit Custom Trail The Ford Transit Custom was the UK’s bestselling vehicle of any kind...
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  Volkswagen Caddy Cargo long-term review: final verdict
  Final report: Our long-term test verdict on the VW Caddy It’s fair to say that the VW Caddy did a real tour of duty on its time with us, being driven...
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  Long-wheelbase vans: everything you need to know
  If you’re looking for a long-wheelbase van, the chances are you’ve got a lot of stuff to shift. But there’s more to moving mass than the sheer size of the...
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  Campervan speed limits: what they are, why they are so confusing
  We regularly get questions about the speed limits for campervans and motorhomes at Parkers Vans and Pickups, especially campervan conversions. We’ve touched on it briefly in our main van and...
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  Van security info – top tips to avoid van theft
  Van security is a vital topic for companies big and small. A break-in or a straight theft can have major consequences, often amounting to thousands of pounds in lost tools...
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  Van vehicle weights explained
  A van’s worth is solely dictated by its numbers and statistics for many buyers and businesses. How much does a van weigh and how much can my van carry are...

Most popular articles

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  Van tax and pickup tax: everything you need to know following the 2024 Budget
  Van tax is different to car tax. This is good news, as the van road tax rates are much simpler than the car rates. It’s also good news as van...
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  Van speed limits and pickup speed limits explained
  Do you know your van speed limits? From what we see on Facebook, forums and other social media, people are often surprised to learn that vans, and some pickup trucks,...
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  Everything you need to know about car-derived vans - including the ones you can buy in the UK
  A car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like – a van that’s based on a regular passenger car. They’re generally based on small cars, which makes them the among...
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  What is a commercial 4×4? We explain what they are, which are best and why you should consider one for your business
  The commercial 4x4 sector consists of passenger off-roaders that have been converted for light commercial vehicle (LCV) use. In this sense, they’re similar to car-derived vans (which are also based...
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  Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue – all you need to know
  The Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue was first raised in a report by The Sun newspaper on 5 February 2017. If you’re the owner of a Navara pickup truck from...
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  Van vehicle weights explained
  A van’s worth is solely dictated by its numbers and statistics for many buyers and businesses. How much does a van weigh and how much can my van carry are...
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  New vans coming soon in 2025, 2026 and beyond
  What are the new vans coming soon, and which will be heading to the UK in 2025? Here’s our list of new models and updated vans going on sale in...
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  New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
  Looking to replace your truck with one of the best new pickup trucks possible? Want to know what new pickup trucks are going to go on sale in the UK...
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  Long-wheelbase vans: everything you need to know
  If you’re looking for a long-wheelbase van, the chances are you’ve got a lot of stuff to shift. But there’s more to moving mass than the sheer size of the...
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  Plug-in Van Grant for electric vans: everything you need to know
  The UK government has confirmed in the 2024 Autumn Budget that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended into the 2025/2026...
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  What are the different parts of a van called?
  If you are buying your first light commercial vehicle then you might well be confused by all the different terms that are bandied around when talking about the parts of...
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  What’s the difference between the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and the Nissan Navara?
  When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production version of its new X-Class pickup truck, it’s fair to say there was some disappointment that it didn’t look as outstandingly individual as the muscular...
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  VW Transporter 204hp TSI turbo petrol long-term review: the final verdict
  Long-term test of the VW Transporter TSI 204 kombi on Parkers Vans Report 14: The final verdict on life with the VW Transporter It’s time to say goodbye to our mad, bad...
• VW Amarok V6 Highline long-term test: let's off-road
  This week’s update: How does the Amarok function as a removal van? James Taylor finds out Scroll down or use the links below to navigate  1. Welcome  2. Specs 3. Pick up pickup  4. Readying...
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  Campervan speed limits: what they are, why they are so confusing
  We regularly get questions about the speed limits for campervans and motorhomes at Parkers Vans and Pickups, especially campervan conversions. We’ve touched on it briefly in our main van and...
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  Is it still sensible to buy a Mitsubishi commercial vehicle?
  Mitsubishi is withdrawing from the UK, following a decision by Mitsubishi Japan to stop developing vehicles suitable for regulations in this part of the world. So should you still buy...
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  Is the best family car actually a van?
  In the January 2020 issue of CAR magazine, Gavin Green suggested a family of four needs no bigger car than a basic supermini – he’s talking about the latest Peugeot...
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  Full guide to Euro 6 for vans and pickups, including Euro 6d and Euro VI
  This is our simple guide to Euro 6 emissions standards for vans and pickups. On this page we’ll cover the different types of Euro 6 regulations – including Euro 6d-Temp...
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  Ford Ranger Raptor long-term test: final verdict
  Long-term test review of the Ford Ranger Raptor. Final report: Our long-term test verdict on the Ford Ranger Raptor The time has finally come to wave goodbye to our Ranger Raptor. And...
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  Vauxhall Combo Cargo long-term test: Final Verdict
  Long-term test review of the Parkers Award-winning Vauxhall Combo Cargo. Final report: One of the very best small vans you can buy Mike Humble bids his little red van goodbye. Time to...