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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  Not only is a diesel van more efficient than a petrol equivalent, but it also provides more torque for moving heavy loads and towing. Take the  Citroen Berlingo , for example; it’s comfortable, spacious and returns a claimed 67mpg.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  The most common 140PS version ups that torque to 320Nm, making lighter work of any load, and helping with its 1.5 tonne towing (braked trailer) capacity. The smaller 1.6-litre TDi came with either a five-speed manual or a DSG automatic, the 2.0-litre TDI gaining an extra gear in with the manual and also offered with the DSG automatic.
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  Top 10: Gifts for Petrolheads 2019 (Article)
  Michelin TPMS An aftermarket TPMS is a useful investment for those with older vehicles that don't offer in-built tyre pressure monitoring systems - as well for those who want to keep an eye on towed trailers, horseboxes or the like. Much like a   dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded.
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  Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  >> Read our full review Michelin TPMS An aftermarket TPMS is a useful investment for those with older vehicles that don't offer in-built tyre pressure monitoring systems - as well for those who want to keep an eye on towed trailers, horseboxes or the like. Much like a   dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded.
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  Honest John Awards 2019: The Winners (Article)
  Pick-up of the Year - Nissan Navara Combining a one-tonne payload with a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, low running costs and a car-like driving experience, the Navara is the vehicle on which other pick-ups should be judged. Its coil spring suspension means it rides better than rivals and the double cab model strikes the perfect balance for day-to-day useability.
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  Top 10: Best car films (Article)
  Fun fact: (Spoiler alert) The car that runs into the bulldozers in the final scene was actually a Chevrolet Camaro with its engine and gearbox removed and towed by one of the Challengers. Christine (1983) A horror classic from the pen of Stephen King, the 1983 film Christine sees a 1958 Plymouth Fury take on a personality all of its own, wreaking terror on those who dare to cross it and transforming the personality of its nerdy owner, Archie.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  Avoid technical phrases or terms that buyers will not understand. And always list additional equipment that you van has, like roof bars, racking, tow bar and/or additional security. If you know your van's payload, include it, along with the braked towing limit. These will be listed in the vehicle manual and/or on a plate on the van.  Be sure to mention the van's dealer service history (if it has one) and disclose how long is left on the MoT. Always disclose any damage in the advert so you give the buyer a clear idea of exactly what they’re getting.  If the van has had a full service, new tyres or recent work (air condition regassing, for example) then mention it in the advert, along with any other recent mechanical work.  Decide how you want to be contacted and which times suit you best.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  Name and contact details of the other party's motor third party liability (MTPL) insurer. Registration number of the other party's vehicle. If it is a lorry or a tractor towing a (semi-) trailer, note the registration numbers of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, as the registration plates may differ. Country of registration of the other party's vehicle. Make and type of the other party's vehicle.
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  The  detailed index  makes it easy to quickly find any subject you want with  one click .   The book also explains what to do and how to appeal if your vehicle has been  clamped  or  towed away . Most importantly the book contains  detailed appeal template s based on reviewing more than  60,000  parking tickets and  7,000  Parking Adjudicator cases.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Don't confuse gross vehicle weight (GVW) with the gross train weight (GTW): The GVW is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle (plus any load it is carrying), while the GTW is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle plus any trailer being towed and its respective load.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
    SPECIALIST VEHICLE RENTALS Towcar hire  (allows towing your own trailer or caravan into Europe:  www.4x4vehiclehire.co.uk Motorhome hire in the UK www.justgo.uk.com Caterham offers Caterham Seven Roadsport 175s with or without an A Class motorhome and trailer.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  4.An additional £5 a day can be added for estate vehicles (where this matches the customer’s vehicle) unless the model listed is already an estate. 5.An additional £5 a day can be added for necessary extras such as tow bars and baby seats which reflect the customer’s damaged vehicle type/fitments. 6.An additional £12 per day add-on to the agreed daily settlement rate for dual control vehicles (£7 per day add-on if insurance cover not provided).
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  Finally, except under the new Consumer Rights Act 2015, you can’t successfully reject a car for a trivial reason such as a little scratch or finding out you don’t like something about the car, unless, for example, you bought it for a specific purpose, for example to tow a caravan and then you find out it can’t. WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU DON’T GET WHAT YOU ORDERED? Maybe they missed off satnav or some other essential you specifically ordered, such as fittings for a luggage rack or a sunroof or central locking.
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  Discovery named Tow Car of the Year 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  Land Rover has beaten off more than 40 other contenders to be crowned the best tow car of 2010 by Practical Caravan, the Camping and Caravanning Club and What Car?. The Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 was one of 41 cars tested by towing experts and came out on top with ease. Practical Caravan's editor, Nigel Donnelly, said: 'The Land Rover Discovery 4 is an exceptional car for towing.
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  New Airstream Bambi Caravan 21 Feb 2009 (News)
  Perfect for those who want to just hitch up and go!” All Airstreams are easy to tow due to their aerodynamic shape, low centre of gravity and anti-sway hitch devices, however the Bambi 422, with a MIRO weight of 1080kg and loaded towing weight MTPLM of 1320kg, means that you do not need to own a 4x4 to tow one.
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  Freelander 2 heads to outdoor show 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  Land Rover will be showing off its credentials as a manufacturer of good towing vehicles when it heads to the National Caravan & Outdoor Show this week. The company will bring its Freelander 2 model to the Birmingham NEC for the event, which ends on Sunday, allowing people interested in purchasing a model to test drive it for free.
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  Hyundai i800 named number one towcar 29 Sep 2008 (News)
  Meanwhile, the judges on the Caravan Club panel said: "The i800 is a cracking load carrier, shows a lovely attitude when hitched and good access to towing sockets." The car can carry up to eight passengers and still provides some 851 litres of boot space. In related news, Auto Express magazine voted Hyundai's used car scheme the best in Britain earlier this year.
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  Curios: Saabo 30 Jan 2015 (News)
  It followed on from the launch of the Saab 96 in 1960, a car that was bigger and more powerful than its predecessors, yet still with a two-stroke engine. Surely this would never be capable of towing a caravan? It would – and it was. Saab’s plan was to use up excess capacity at its helicopter assembly plant near Norrkoping, leading to the idea of a lightweight caravan that could be towed by a car pushing out as little as 25bhp.
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  Discovery wins Camping and Caravanning award 15 Jan 2013 (News)
  A survey of caravan owners revealed that 19 per cent of those questioned said their next ideal vehicle would be a Land Rover. The Land Rover Discovery 4's Trailer Stability Assist and Towing Assist systems are a big draw for potential caravanners, who look for an effortless drive while towing. Commenting on the report, Nigel Coppen, Client Director at Club Care Insurance, said: 'In addition to the strength and solidity of Land Rover vehicles and the fact they offer caravanners a good vantage point on their travels, there’s nothing like the unparalleled four-wheel drive ability for getting your caravan off its pitch, whatever the weather.'