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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.
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.
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.
Sell My Van: How to Get the Best Price in the UK
Selling your van in the UK and want a fair price? This guide covers every option from dealer trade-ins to private listings, what each method actually costs you, and how to handle the V5C, VAT, and finance paperwork correctly.
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.
The Double-Cab Tax Change Explained: What UK Buyers Need to Know in 2025
HMRC reclassified double-cab pickups as company cars from April 2025. A basic rate taxpayer on a £45k Ranger has gone from £792 to £3,330 a year in BIK. Single cabs are unaffected. Here's what it means for buyers.