Road Test and Review – Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6

15th January 2019 | Road Tests and Reviews

The lifestyle 4×4 pick-up market in the UK has bucked the generally weakening trend for new LCV registrations over the past couple of years. Demand has been strong, particularly for models with a high level of trim, prompted undoubtedly by some taxation advantages, but also by changing consumer tastes which are being recognised and exploited…

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Road Test and Review – Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

19th December 2018 | Road Tests and Reviews

Anything but chilled…   Background Ever since they supplied the converted Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups  for the trip to the North Pole by the BBC’s Top Gear show, Icelandic firm Arctic Trucks have gained a huge reputation for producing true, go anywhere vehicles. The first mainstream manufacturer to see a potential market for this type of…

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Insurance – The claim game…

25th October 2018 | General

In the October 2018 edition of WhatVan?, I take a look at what van operators can do to reduce insurance premiums and the cost of claims – both in terms of finances and vehicle downtime. http://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2018/insurance-the-claim-game

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Buying Used – A guide for the wary…

25th October 2018 | General

A feature published in the August 2018 edition of WhatVan where I take a look at the potential pitfalls of buying used… http://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2018/remarketing-buying-used-a-guide-for-the-wary

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