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I am looking to buy a second hand car on a budget of up to about £5000 with the primary purpose of pulling a horse trailer. Looking for something that can take 2000+kg but can also be used on a day-to-day...
A car crashed into the back of my rather old Toyota Hilux a few weeks ago. The other driver admitted liability and my insurer has written it off Cat D. I have been offered £2800 minus £350 for scappage....
I'm looking to buy a new Nissan Navara NP300. I'd like a 4x4 and I also like the pick-up element to allow me to fill the back with mountain bikes/logs/family holiday stuff etc. The new Navara seems a great...
Never owned an SUV, van, nor pick up truck before, but I need one for a small business that I can throw a lawn mower, garden waste and tool chest in the back of. Budget is £10k max, ideally much less....
Mitsusbishi is claiming its new L200 has the highest load capacity of any of the pick-ups. As its towing capacity is less than many of the competition, how is this calculated (I presume it's related to...
I'm looking to buy a second hand 4x4 as I'm going to be starting a self build project soon. My primary requirement is for traditional 4x4 capabilities, handle off road terrain, mud, etc carrying a good...
I have a budget of £6000 and I live rurally. I need a 4x4 for towing small loads/caravan. I will travel 25,000 miles a year. What do you suggest I buy?
I am seriously thinking of buying a one owner Volkswagon Amarok 4x4 which is just under three years old with 61,000 miles on the clock. Is there anything special I need to check apart from obvious body...
My stepfather needs a pick-up which can tow a cattle trailer and return decent economy (30+mpg) for his normal day job. He has £8000 to spend and needs four-wheel drive. Any ideas?
I am think of buying a new pick up. You get a lot of car for your money. What do you think of the SsangYong Korando Sports? Is there any problems that I should be aware of?