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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.
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.
Ford Tourneo Connect vs VW Caddy Life: Which Is Worth More?
The Ford Tourneo Connect and VW Caddy Life are the same van with different grilles. The question is which represents better value. Spec, PHEV, depreciation, and dealer network all covered.
Ford Tourneo Courier vs Connect vs Custom: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Ford sells three very different vehicles under the Tourneo name. Here's how to work out which one you actually need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is the Mercedes Sprinter ULEZ Compliant? What Van Buyers Need to Know
Not every Sprinter is ULEZ compliant. Driving the wrong one into London costs over £3,200 a year. Here is exactly which Sprinters pass, which fail, and what buyers need to check before committing.
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.
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.
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.