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  Our expert guide for van and pickup tax costs, plus exceptions and changes planned
  Van tax is different to car tax. This is good news, as the van road tax rates are much simpler than the car tax rates. It’s also good news as...
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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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  Our van experts explain what a car-derived van is – and which one models are the best 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 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 business
  The commercial 4×4 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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  New vans coming soon in 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond
  What 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 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...
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  What is Ford Pro? Ford's new branding explained
  If 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:...
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  Government Grants for Plug-in Electric Vans
  The UK government has announced that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended by two years as of March 2022. It...
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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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  What do Ultra Low Emission Zones mean for van drivers?
  Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), also known as Clean Air Zones (CAZ), are being rolled out across the UK. At the start of 2022, a number of Scottish cities introduced...
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  Wireless charging: contactless trials underway
  Wireless charging technology isn’t new – you’ve probably got it on your smartphone or watch, for example – but it poses some serious challenges when delivering the amount of current...