Van and pickup advice
Parkers is the UK’s most comprehensive source of van and pickup advice, bringing you all the lastest info, comparison tests, specifications and ratings from our expert panel of motoring journalists.
We offer impartial advice to help van and pickup owners and operators simplify the landscape of buying and selling, van maintenance and running costs, along with answering your other automotive questions.
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Our expert guide for van and pickup tax costs, plus exceptions and changes plannedVan 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... -
Volkswagen Amarok long-term testDaily 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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Government Grants for Plug-in Electric VansThe UK government has confirmed that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended until at least the end of the 2024/2025... -
Isuzu D-Max DL20 long-term test: an extended review of a supremely capable pickupGareth 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... -
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... -
Our van experts explain what a car-derived van is – and which one models are the best in the UKA car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like – a van that’s based on a regular passenger car. They’re generally built using small cars, which makes them the dinkiest... -
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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 businessThe 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... -
New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-upLooking 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... -
New vans coming soon in 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyondWhat are the new vans coming soon to the UK? Here’s our list all the new van models set to go on sale in 2023 and beyond. All the vans listed... -
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Electric van guide - everything you need to knowThis 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... -
Electric vans coming soon - future electric vans on sale in 2023, 2024 and beyondElectric 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 testParkers 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.... -
Ford Transit Custom Trail long-term test: road trip to FranceLong-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... -
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo long-term review: final verdictFinal 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 knowIf 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... -
Campervan speed limits: what they are, why they are so confusingWe 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 theftVan 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... -
Van vehicle weights explainedA 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... -
What is Ford Pro? Ford's new branding explainedIf you’ve been spending any time on Ford’s commercial vehicle website of late then you might well be wondering what all the talk is about ‘Ford Pro.’ According to Ford itself:... -
Most popular articles
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Our expert guide for van and pickup tax costs, plus exceptions and changes plannedVan 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 explainedDo 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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Our van experts explain what a car-derived van is – and which one models are the best in the UKA car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like – a van that’s based on a regular passenger car. They’re generally built using small cars, which makes them the dinkiest...
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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 businessThe 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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Van vehicle weights explainedA 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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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... -
Long-wheelbase vans: everything you need to knowIf 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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Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue – all you need to knowThe 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... -
New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-upLooking 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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Campervan speed limits: what they are, why they are so confusingWe 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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New vans coming soon in 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyondWhat are the new vans coming soon to the UK? Here’s our list all the new van models set to go on sale in 2023 and beyond. All the vans listed...
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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... -
Parkers Guide to the Ford TransitAlso 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... -
Full guide to Euro 6 for vans and pickups, including Euro 6d and Euro VIThis 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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Volkswagen Transporter Kombi long-term testParkers 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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VW Transporter 204hp TSI turbo petrol long-term review: the final verdictLong-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... -
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VW Amarok V6 Highline long-term test: let's off-roadThis 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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Ford Ranger Raptor long-term test: final verdictLong-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... -
Government Grants for Plug-in Electric VansThe UK government has confirmed that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended until at least the end of the 2024/2025...
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