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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?
I need to replace my 1994 Volvo 960 estate (bought new and with 120k miles on clock) which has been used for past seven years for general lugging and caravan towing. We're interested in a used crew cab...