Electric van guide - everything you need to know
The Parkers Vans and Pickups 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...
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Parkers is the UK’s most comprehensive source of van and pickup advice, bringing you comparisons, 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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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 latest version of the Euro 6 emissions standard officially came into force on 1 September 2018 alongside the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Procedure (WLTP) testing procedure. It aims...
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The new vans coming soon – and the ones that have just been launched
Want to know what is happening on the new van market and what models are going on sale in the coming months? Looking to replace your existing van and wondering...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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VW Amarok V6 Highline: European road trip in pictures
This week’s update: Amarok heads across the Continent as Gareth visits VW's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, with a few other stops along the way. Is this pickup the perfect companion? Scroll...
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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 pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
Looking for all the latest info on upcoming new pickup trucks before they go on sale? Then you've come to the right place. We’ve rounded up fresh intel on every...
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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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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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Van braking distances explained – loaded vans take 33% longer to stop
Do you know how long it takes to stop your van in an emergency? Or how much that braking distance changes when the van is loaded compared with when it’s...
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Electric van guide - everything you need to know
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New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
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VW Transporter 204hp TSI turbo petrol long-term review: the final verdict
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VW Amarok V6 Highline: European road trip in pictures
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The new vans coming soon – and the ones that have just been launched
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New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
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What is Mercedes PRO Connect?
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A guide to van and pickup taxation - everything you need to know
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What does Euro 6 mean for van and pickup buyers?