Bumpy car

Living at the end of a 3-mile rough track I need a decently built motor. I’m looking at the L200/Rodeo/Ranger/Hilux/Navara and have around £12k to spend. What do you reckon would be the best buy? And are...

In which we surf

With a budget of £5,000, I'm looking for a diesel ex-AA or BT or council van for my surfing holidays. The van will be converted to house surfboards and possibly a bed. I am based in Manchester and would...

King sized

I have been offered a new king cab Navarra, taxed, with towbar and tarpaulin cover for the pickup bed at £15,240 inc. VAT. I am told that the dealership (Donnelly Bros here in N.I.) has bought 1,000 assorted...

Chips with every bling?

I was interested to read your recommendation of the Isuzu Rodeo pick-up in last Saturday's Motoring, as I have been considering buying one. It seems that the 'Max LE' version, with the Prodrive upgrade,...

Lorry lead

Could you recommend a suitable second-hand basic, reliable twin-cab 4x4 for my school cadet force? It will be used as a safety vehicle when out in the field, so good cross-country performance is essential,...

Keen old Saaby

We are looking to trade in our old SAAB and get a double cab pick-up. We will be using it for collecting wood, round hay bales, travelling across fields, towing an open trailer and going up and down the...

Canada try

I'm emigrating to Nova Scotia, Canada, and will be looking to buy a cheapish second-hand pick up or SUV. Should I go for North American (V6, V8?) muscle and cheap parts? Or Japanese reliability and expensive...

Picks and shovers

Do you know if there are any New models of crewcab/5 seat pickups due out this year? Surely a facelifted Navara can't be too far away? Also, how do you rate the Ford Thunder 2.5 auto diesel? I test-drove...

Cab runneth over

I am thinking of purchasing a second-hand double cab pickup truck (for personal use, not work), post-2003. So far I have looked at the Mitsubshi L200 and the Ford Ranger, both 2.5 TDi. Also looked at the...