Van and pickup advice

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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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...

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 rtight 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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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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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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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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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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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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VW Transporter 204hp TSI turbo petrol long-term review

Long-term test of the VW Transporter TSI 204 kombi on Parkers Vans Report 10: House move number two Finance Editor Chris Lloyd does the house-move math in our turbo-petrol T6 Mercedes engines, oversized...
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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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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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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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Mitsubishi L200 – Series 4 versus Series 5

As Parkers Vans reported earlier in the month, the Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 - or the current generation - will continue to be sold for another 12 months, alongside the...
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