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I'm looking to buy a Mitsubishi L200 for work including towing a fairly heavy trailer. My is budget £7000. Obviously each vehicle is different but in principle, would you opt for a 2008 model with 50,000...
I have recently bought a motorhome with limited rear vision. Is there any device with combined navigation, dashcam and rear camera?
I’m looking to purchase a Toyota Hilux in the next few months but only have £8k to spend. I've seen that a few are available with 100,000+ miles and despite the bulletproof reliability, thought I’d check...
I passed through Rotherhite Tunnel in London and now face a penalty for an oversize commercial vehicle. My Mitsubishi is never used for commercial purposes and it is a 4WD recreation pick-up with five...
If I fit bull or nudge bars to the front of my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, will it affect the function of its brake assist?
Are there any differences between a private light goods and a light goods vehicle? If a 1997 Escort van is a PLG does it mean it's a commercial vehicle?
I have recently bought a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.0 TSI and have just noticed a small factory label on the top left windscreen, stating "this vehicle requires AdBlue". Is this correct, as I was led...
Are any double cab pick ups or dual purpose vehicles registered as M1 rather than light commercial vehicles? And if so what models.
A few months ago I purchased a motorhome from one of the UK's largest caravan and motorhome companies. There was no cab manual provided when the vehicle was handed over to me. I have now asked the manufacturer...
I need to sell my camper conversion LDV Pilot. It is a W reg and the head gasket has blown. Can you advise what to expect as an offer or to scrap, please?