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  Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
  The standard by which all other pick-ups should be judged , the Nissan Navara is the go-to workhorse for Honest John Van readers. Boasting huge carrying and towing capacities, the Navara also sets new standards for economy with Nissan advertising a remarkable 46.3mpg. Small Van of the Year
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  , 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. What’s more, its 1.6 diesel engine
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  Top 10: Gifts for Petrolheads 2019 (Article)
  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
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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
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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
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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
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  honest, to the point and simple. 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
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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 Car Finance & Advice (Article)
  . 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
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  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)
  — (a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine, (b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum. (6) In this section “motor vehicle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle or a vehicle designed or adapted for towing by a mechanically propelled vehicle
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  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)
  RENTALS Towcar hire  (allows towing your own trailer or caravan into Europe:  www.4x4vehiclehire.co.uk Motorhome hire in the UK
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  £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
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  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
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  Confusion grows over licence changes as car and trailer driving tests scrapped 17 Sep 2021 (News)
  Confusion is growing over rule changes for towing a trailer or caravan in the UK. Laws preventing drivers who passed their test from 1 January 1997 from towing more than 750kg MAM (maximum authorised max) are set to be relaxed, allowing them to haul up
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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
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  New trailer and caravan towing rules introduced 20 Dec 2021 (News)
  New rules allowing drivers who passed their test from 1 January 1997 to tow trailers up to 3,500kg MAM (maximum authorised max) have finally been introduced.  Previously, car drivers who passed
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  New Airstream Bambi Caravan 21 Feb 2009 (News)
  within the reach of far more people. Lightweight and nimble, the 2 berth Bambi 422 has been redesigned to meet the needs of European Airstreamers and sets a new standard for ease of use. Perfect for those who want to just hitch up and go!” All Airstreams are easy to tow due
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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