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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR 2005
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Welcome to the Commercial Motor Truck and Van Buyers Guide 2005, our unique guide to every new product on the market. It's the first time we've published such a report and we think you'll find it an indispensable reference guide to every vehicle, from light car-derived vans through to the top of the range 44-tonne tractor units.
The specification tables at the rear list all the models, sector by sector, allowing you to compare and contrast the different vans and trucks. We've also linked up with used vehicle pricing specialists Glass's Guide to give, where appropriate, typical three-year-old used prices for the
these machines to the test
vehicles listed.
Demand for commercial vehicles has never been higher than it is today, underlining the role vans and trucks play in delivering economic prosperity to the nation. Vehicle use has never been so intense, nor has the pressure on operators; with an increased legislative burden and a backdrop of ever tighter margins, everyone is looking to get maximum use out of their vehicles.
While the number of manufacturers has consolidated over the past 10 years the products they are offering have become ever more competitive with quality standards continually improving. This is good news for buyers, particularly when these manufacturers are also prepared to work hard to get your business.
It's also good news for buyers of used vehicles — the products are more durable and more reliable. On page 67 we turn our attention to that arena offering help and advice on buying used vehicles and, as always, the most comprehensive used truck advertising section in the business.
Enjoy... and to all CM readers, a very happy and prosperous 2005.