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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Check all the fastenings inside the camper, be it the tie-backs for the curtains, to those fixtures and fittings that keep the cushions and seats in place when you’ve the seats in position on the road. Check the safety equipment thoroughly The basics are obvious, you should have a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in a camper van, as you’ll more than likely have a gas stove inside.
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  Cheap van hire (Article)
  A typical medium size van will have a load length of 2.5 or 3.5 metres, with the latter usually achieved with a bulkhead hatch that lets the driver use the space under the passenger seat. The majority of medium vans also get three seats in the front. Large vans  - The heavyweights of the van industry, a large van will provide up to 17 cubic metres of loadspace, while payloads range from 700kg to 3100kg.
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  Top 10: User-friendly A2 bikes (Article)
  In fact, it looks like a proper Guzzi, despite its A2-friendly power output of 46.9PS, thanks to retro details like the round headlight and low, flat seat. It’s anything but old-fashioned though, with traction control and ABS as standard. Despite its meaty, chunky looks the V7 II isn’t particularly heavy, plus it has shaft drive so is very easy to keep maintained, even for riders who travel long distances.
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  Top 10: Essential products for new drivers or learners (Article)
  Those occurrences only become more frequent when you have a car – whether it’s to peer into the engine bay, to look for a dropped phone under the seats or to find something in an unlit carpark. The obvious solution is to carry a torch in the car at all times. Of course there’s a chance the batteries will die at the worst possible moment, so we recommend a wind-up torch.
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  Top 10: Father's Day Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  Everything is modelled in inctricate detail, from the lights and wheels externally to the dashboard and seats inside. The steering works, the engine bay opens and the engine itself is replicated accurately. It’d make a great office ornament for a dad who lusts after the real thing.    Silverline automotive tool set - around £60 If your dad likes to tinker with and fettle his car at home, rather than taking it to a garage, he’ll benefit from a full set of tools.
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  Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
  In  Faster, Higher, Farther , Ewing describes VW’s rise from “the people’s car” during the Nazi era to one of Germany’s most prestigious and important global brands. With unprecedented access to key players and a ringside seat during the course of the legal proceedings,  the book  reveals how the succeed-at-all-costs culture prevalent in modern boardrooms led to one of corporate history’s farthest-reaching cases of fraud.
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  Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
  In  Faster, Higher, Farther , Ewing describes VW’s rise from “the people’s car” during the Nazi era to one of Germany’s most prestigious and important global brands. With unprecedented access to key players and a ringside seat during the course of the legal proceedings,  the book  reveals how the succeed-at-all-costs culture prevalent in modern boardrooms led to one of corporate history’s farthest-reaching cases of fraud.
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  Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  And, seeing as Bond was known as a ladies' man, it's ever so fitting for Valentine's Day. The 1290 piece kit includes the infamous ejector seat, revolving number plates, hidden telephone and machine guns, as well as a detailed interior and engine bay. Alternatively, the

  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003-2015 (Article)
  Around £5000 starts to get you better looked after examples, even basic panel vans are desirable at this price as many convert to campers. Combis, with second row seating make good family vehicles and command premiums, some sellers asking strong money for them. It’s not uncommon to see £30,000 T5s for sale, the desirable California camper often costing another £10,000 on top of that.   To find the latest deals, visit:  Honest John Vans For Sale What we said As you would expect of a Volkswagen, build quality is excellent and the Transporter enjoys some of the best residual values in its class.
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  Top 10: Father's Day gifts for petrolheads 2019 (Article)
  And, seeing as Bond was known as a ladies' man, it's ever so fitting for Valentine's Day. The 1290 piece kit includes the infamous ejector seat, revolving number plates, hidden telephone and machine guns, as well as a detailed interior and engine bay. Alternatively, the

  Top 10: Father's Day gifts for classic car owners (Article)
  Fully illustrated and packed with stunning photography,   The Classic Car Book puts you in the driver's seat of the world's most famous and celebrated cars. It's a must-have for classic car enthusiasts and owners, or for anyone who just wants to know more about the history of the world's most iconic cars. Bespoke Carvolution print This bespoke Carvolution artwork includes all the cars and bikes you've owned over the years.
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  Top 10: Gifts between £50 and £150 (Article)
  >> Read our full review LEGO Creator James Bond DB5 Launched in July 2018, the Lego Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 blends the glamour of the British brand with a stack of gadgets you’d expect from 007. The 1290 piece kit includes the infamous ejector seat, revolving number plates, hidden telephone and machine guns, as well as a detailed interior and engine bay. It'll definitely be a great build. >> Top 10: Car-based LEGO sets Piaggio Ape Racing for two The best kind of gift to give is arguably one you get to enjoy too, which makes this Piaggio Ape racing experience for two an ideal semi-selfish choice.
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  Top 10: Used Motorcycles for £3000 (Article)
  Its 649cc parallel twin engine may not rev like its four-cylinder rivals, but it punches the Kawasaki up to track day speeds with ease while also being smooth and stable in the corners. A decently low seat makes it ideal for shorter riders or those moving up from an A2 machine. There’s plenty to more to recommend the ER-6f too, such as the decent finish and low insurance and running costs. It also has a fairing to deflect the weather, which its ER-6n sister doesn’t.
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  Top 10: Greatest driving games (Article)
  It was the whole Miami Vice fantasy thing. The red Testarossa with a blonde bird in the passenger seat, basically. That’s what they called a lady in the 80s, when men were men and misogyny was a type of pungent, irresistible aftershave. Great days.  Mario Kart (1992) Many have mimicked but none have surpassed the greatness of Mario Kart, whose emphasis on pure racing mayhem (and therefore fun) makes it arguably the greatest racing game series ever.
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  Your complete guide to buying a classic car
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  Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
  Your guide will enlighten you with all the facts and history of every sight you come to, making the city come to life like never before. The voucher is valid for 9 months and there's no minimum age for children as a range of baby seats, tandem buggies and kids bikes are available. AfterShokz Aeropex For those that exercise outdoors, it can be tough to find the right balance between blocking out the world and remaining aware of your surroundings.
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  Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
  Your guide will enlighten you with all the facts and history of every sight you come to, making the city come to life like never before. The voucher is valid for 9 months and there's no minimum age for children as a range of baby seats, tandem buggies and kids bikes are available. AfterShokz Aeropex For those that exercise outdoors, it can be tough to find the right balance between blocking out the world and remaining aware of your surroundings.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  Outwardly a new three-slatted grille presented a more striking appearance up front, this framed by new headlights. Changes in the functional, smartly finished cabin included new seat upholstery, a thicker steering wheel, larger air ventilation outlets. The radio was improved, allowing Bluetooth connection for telephony and music connection, while a Becker Map Pilot system became available, too.
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  Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (Article)
  width=294&height=294&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/255ac63237d84f8db5dfea9aa851b095" /> The LEGO AT-AP Walker will add firepower to any LEGO fan’s collection with features like articulated legs and a retractable third leg, plus an opening top and sides that reveal a detailed two minifigure cockpit. This walking tank model also includes a rotating and elevating top turret with a seat for a minifigure and a spring-loaded shooter for exciting battling action. Star Wars facemasks

  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  A talented upholsterer can repair the split leather bolster on your Mk2 Jaguar - but if you need new cloth seats for your humble 1980s Renault 5 then sometimes the only solution is to find a better set and swap them (easier said than done). Plastic dashboards on many classics often split and crack thanks to long exposure to the sun.