The market for second-hand pickups is showing significant signs of recovering, according to Glass's Guide chief commercial vehicle editor George Alexander.
"With more manageable numbers of double-cab versions doing the rounds, as the buyers' appetite for off-road vehicles has returned, the past few months have been buoyant," he says.
And leading the way, with the help of realistic prices for 4x4s, is the Toyota's
Hilux. "Although thin on the ground, both the new and old style range are eagerly sought out by both trade and end user alike.
"Elsewhere, benefiting from having plenty of toys, Mitsubishi's L200 lifestyle models have performed reasonably well, recovering some lost ground," Alexander adds.
More traditional workhorse 4x2s and 4x4s have shown signs of improvement when the price is right. "Latest-style L200s and Rangers, presented in clean condition with low miles, have little difficulty in attracting sensible bids.
"Recently, a small fleet of latest-shape Ford Rangers was well
received," he says. "Low volume has contributed to this revival with some manufacturers reporting that they scarcely have enough used stock for their own networks."
Alexander adds that supplies of older workhorses are running out as new sales in recent years have concentrated on leisure-oriented specifications.
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