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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.
New or Used Pickup Truck? What the UK Market Looks Like Right Now
The 2025 HMRC reclassification changed everything for UK pickup buyers. Here's what the market looks like now, where the used value sits, and what to check before you buy.
How Much Does a Pickup Truck Cost to Run in the UK? A Full Breakdown
Pickup trucks aren't cheap to run. Tyres, insurance, servicing, and since April 2025, a BIK change that's pushed some company car bills from £67 to over £300 a month. Here's the full honest breakdown before you commit.
VW Crafter Buying Guide: Which Size, Engine and Trim Is Right for You?
The VW Crafter range has three GVW options, three engines, three drivetrains and two trim levels. Most buyers need about five percent of those combinations. This guide tells you which five percent.
VW Crafter Common Problems: What to Check Before You Buy a Used One
The Crafter is two different vans depending on which generation you're buying. Here's what goes wrong, what it costs to fix, and what to check before you hand over any money.
Buying a Used Ford Ranger Raptor: Everything You Need to Check
Second-gen Raptors are hitting the used market. Here's what to check underneath, how to read the service history, and what depreciation looks like at one, two, and three years old.
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.
Ford Ranger Raptor Review: Is It Worth the Money in the UK?
The Ford Ranger Raptor costs nearly sixty grand, averages 21mpg and can't claim LCV tax status. Here's who should buy one anyway, and who definitely shouldn't.
Ford Ranger Raptor Resale Value: How to Protect What You Paid
By 2029 the used market for clean Raptors is going to tighten considerably. Here's what actually protects residual value, what destroys it, and the mechanical points worth staying on top of now.
VW Caddy Common Problems: What to Check Before Buying Used
The VW Caddy is a popular small van, but certain models have known weak points. From EGR valve failures costing £800+ to 1.6 TDI injector issues and DSG gearbox faults, know what to check before buying used.
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.
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.