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Ford Tourneo Connect vs VW Caddy Life: Which Is Worth More?
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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.

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15 May 2026
Ford Tourneo Courier vs Connect vs Custom: Which One Do You Actually Need?
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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.

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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
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
Ford Ranger Raptor vs E-Transit Custom: The Real TCO for Remote Sites
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Ford Ranger Raptor vs E-Transit Custom: The Real TCO for Remote Sites

Diesel at £1.75/L, public DC charging at 85p/kWh, and rural EV infrastructure that still has serious gaps. The Raptor vs E-Transit TCO argument in 2026 is more complicated than the leasing brochures suggest.

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8 Apr 2026
VW Caddy Cargo vs Citroen Berlingo: Premium Badge or Better Value?
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VW Caddy Cargo vs Citroen Berlingo: Premium Badge or Better Value?

The Caddy costs more and drives better. The Berlingo carries more and costs less to run. Here's how to work out which one your business actually needs.

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7 Apr 2026
VW Caddy Cargo Trim Guide: Commerce vs Commerce Plus vs Commerce Pro
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VW Caddy Cargo Trim Guide: Commerce vs Commerce Plus vs Commerce Pro

Three trims, one van. We break down exactly what you get with each VW Caddy Cargo spec level and help you decide which offers the best value for your money.

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6 Apr 2026
The New VW Transporter T7: Is It Just a Ford Transit Custom With a Badge?
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The New VW Transporter T7: Is It Just a Ford Transit Custom With a Badge?

The VW Transporter T7 shares almost everything with the Ford Transit Custom. Same factory, same engines, same body. But VW's styling tweaks, five year warranty, and 4Motion option might justify the badge after all.

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4 Apr 2026
Ford Ranger and VW Amarok: Same Truck, Different Badge
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Ford Ranger and VW Amarok: Same Truck, Different Badge

The Ford Ranger and VW Amarok share the same platform, engines, and factory. But with prices differing by up to £10,000, which badge actually delivers better value for UK buyers in 2026?

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4 Apr 2026
Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux 2026: Which Pickup Should You Actually Buy?
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Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux 2026: Which Pickup Should You Actually Buy?

Toyota's all new Hilux brings electric and hybrid power to challenge Ford's PHEV dominance. We break down which pickup actually makes sense for UK buyers in 2026.

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3 Apr 2026