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Ford Tourneo Custom vs Mercedes V Class: Is the Premium Badge Worth Double the Price?
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Ford Tourneo Custom vs Mercedes V Class: Is the Premium Badge Worth Double the Price?

Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium X is £15,000 to £20,000 cheaper than a comparable V Class on used stock. Flat floor, better EV range, and a comprehensive spec sheet. The V Class badge still wins in one specific market. For everyone else, the maths is clear.

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15 May 2026
Used Ford Tourneo Courier Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
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Used Ford Tourneo Courier Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy

The used Ford Tourneo Courier market is young, the safety history is complicated, and Ford's reliability record isn't flattering. Here's what every used buyer needs to know before signing anything.

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15 May 2026
Ford Transit Connect vs Citroën Berlingo vs Renault Kangoo: Which Small Van Wins for Tradespeople?
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Ford Transit Connect vs Citroën Berlingo vs Renault Kangoo: Which Small Van Wins for Tradespeople?

Ford Transit Connect, Citroën Berlingo and Renault Kangoo go head to head. Here is the honest comparison tradespeople actually need.

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1 May 2026
Ford Transit Connect vs VW Caddy Cargo: Are They Really the Same Van?
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Ford Transit Connect vs VW Caddy Cargo: Are They Really the Same Van?

The Ford Transit Connect is built on VW's platform with VW engines and VW gearboxes. The differences are real but they're not under the bonnet. Here's what actually matters when choosing between the two.

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28 Apr 2026
Ford Transit Connect Buying Guide: Everything UK Buyers Need to Know in 2026
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Ford Transit Connect Buying Guide: Everything UK Buyers Need to Know in 2026

The new Ford Transit Connect is a genuinely better van than the old one, built on VW's MQB platform and available with a class first PHEV. Our complete UK buying guide covers every variant, the payload small print, and what to look for on a used example.

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28 Apr 2026
Used Ford Transit Connect: What to Check Before You Buy
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Used Ford Transit Connect: What to Check Before You Buy

Thinking about a used Ford Transit Connect? Sill rust on pre-2019 models, EGR issues on the EcoBlue, V5C classification traps, and what mileage represents real value. Everything you need before you commit.

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28 Apr 2026
Mercedes Sprinter Trim Levels Explained: PRO vs SELECT
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Mercedes Sprinter Trim Levels Explained: PRO vs SELECT

The Sprinter comes in two UK trim lines. Here is what separates them, which optional extras are worth the money, and how to choose between PRO and SELECT without overpaying.

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24 Apr 2026
Mercedes Sprinter 4x4: Is It Worth the Premium for Your Business?
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Mercedes Sprinter 4x4: Is It Worth the Premium for Your Business?

The Sprinter 4x4 is a special order item that most van buyers never encounter. For the right buyer, it's arguably the best option in the market. For everyone else, it's an expensive answer to a problem they don't have.

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17 Apr 2026
Used Mercedes Sprinter Van: What to Check Before You Buy
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Used Mercedes Sprinter Van: What to Check Before You Buy

White long wheel base Mercedes Sprinter panel van, three quarter front angle, parked on an industrial estate forecourt, overcast natural light, slightly worn livery suggesting genuine working life rather than showroom condition.

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14 Apr 2026
VW Crafter for Tradespeople: Racking, Conversions and Fit-Outs Worth Having in 2025
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VW Crafter for Tradespeople: Racking, Conversions and Fit-Outs Worth Having in 2025

The Crafter is one of the best large van bases in the UK, but only if you spec the fit-out properly. This guide covers racking systems, conversion specialists, FWD vs RWD for load access, and how to protect residual value.

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14 Apr 2026
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used VW Crafter? The New Generation Question Answered
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used VW Crafter? The New Generation Question Answered

The new generation VW Crafter story is more complicated than most buyers realise. The timing of what's actually coming could make right now a genuinely good moment to buy.

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14 Apr 2026
Budget Pickup Trucks UK: What £25,000 to £35,000 Gets You
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Budget Pickup Trucks UK: What £25,000 to £35,000 Gets You

Four realistic pickup trucks for £25k to £35k, one new Korean, one new Chinese, and two used Japanese/American workhorses. Here's what the money actually gets you.

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13 Apr 2026