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Electric van guide - everything you need to know

The Parkers Vans guide to the state of the electric van market, including links to reviews of all the latest models – here’s what you need to know. Whether you like...

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  A guide to van and pickup taxation - everything you need to know

  Now fully updated with information about 2018/2019 van and pickup tax costs, which apply from April 2018 The taxation system for vans and pickups – and their drivers – is different to that for cars.

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  Van and pickup speed limits explained

  Van speed limits in the UK are not always the same as they are for cars. Given you can be fined up to £2,500 in court for speeding now, do you...

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  New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up

  Looking for info on all the upcoming new pickup trucks before they go on sale? Then you've come to the right place. We’ve rounded up fresh intel on the new...

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  Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue – all you need to know

  The Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue is in the news, following a report by The Sun newspaper on 5 February 2017. If you’re the owner of a Navara pickup, how...

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  Security update for Ford Transit and Transit Custom

  Ford has issued a software update for the Transit and Transit Custom in an effort to boost the vans’ security against theft. ­The update (reference number 17P03, we understand) is a...

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  Review: the 4x4 VW vans we don't get in the UK

  If you want to go off-road in a Volkswagen commercial vehicle in the UK you’ll currently be ushered towards an Amarok pickup. European operators, however, benefit from a far greater choice,...

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  What does Euro 6 mean for van and pickup buyers?

  The Euro 6 emissions standard officially comes into force on 1 September 2016, aiming to make vehicles cleaner and greener – here’s a handy guide to how this affects vans...

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  VW Transporter 204hp TSI turbo petrol long-term review: to the rescue

  Long-term test of the VW Transporter TSI 204 kombi on Parkers Vans Report 13: To the Nurburgring, at speed CJ’s Dad is keen to catch a ’Ring Taxi – and there’s only...

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  Front Wheel Drive vs. Rear Wheel Drive Vans

  Choosing the right van can be a tricky decision even when you’ve managed it down to a single model, there are wheelbases to take into consideration, roof heights, power ratings...

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  Volkswagen Transporter T5 versus T6

  Also read: Volkswagen Transporter T5 review Also read: Volkswagen Transporter T6 review Earlier this summer, we tested the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Transporter and this month the firm released prices and...

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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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  Parkers Guide to the Ford Transit

  Also read: Parkers Guide to the Volkswagen Transporter Everybody's familiar with the name 'Transit'. It's the most common brand of commercial vehicle on our roads, with the Ford Transit being well...

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  A guide to types of vans

  Beavertail – Also known as dovetail, the beavertail is a popular flat-bed truck used for transporting other vehicles. Box van – A van with a cuboid-shaped load area. Car derived van –...

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  Tailgate or Barn Doors for Vans

  When it comes to finding the right van for you and your business there are many aspects to consider; body lengths, roof heights, engines choices, nominal gross vehicle weight, to name but a...

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  New vans coming soon

  All the intel you need about new vans coming soon, listed by manufacturer. Whether it's lifestyle-oreintated updates, new transmission options or entirely refreshed models, here’s what we know about what’s happening...

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  Van Buyer's Guide to the Citroen Berlingo

  In less than 20 years, the Citroen Berlingo has racked up sales of around three million, making it one of the best-selling vans of all time. The UK is one...

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  VW Crafter long-term review: the final verdict

  Long-term test review of the 2017 VW Crafter on Parkers Vans Report 18: Goodbye to the VW Crafter And so, after six months and more than 7,000 miles, it’s time to say...

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  Parkers Guide to the Volkswagen Transporter

  Also read: Parkers Guide to the Ford Transit With almost 12 million examples produced worldwide, the Volkswagen Transporter is not only the best-selling van of all time; it also narrowly misses...

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