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  Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
  The book also makes a great read if you want to know more behind the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari - featuring Christian Bale (as pro racer, Ken Miles) and Matt Damon (as Carroll Shelby, American automotive designer and engineer). Faster, Higher, Farther: The Inside Story of the Volkswagen Scandal When news of Volkswagen’s clean diesel fraud first broke in September 2015, it sent shockwaves around the world. Overnight, the company long associated with quality, reliability and trust became a universal symbol of greed and deception.
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  Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
  The book also makes a great read if you want to know more behind the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari - featuring Christian Bale (as pro racer, Ken Miles) and Matt Damon (as Carroll Shelby, American automotive designer and engineer). Faster, Higher, Farther: The Inside Story of the Volkswagen Scandal When news of Volkswagen’s clean diesel fraud first broke in September 2015, it sent shockwaves around the world. Overnight, the company long associated with quality, reliability and trust became a universal symbol of greed and deception.
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  Review: Thule Motion XT Sport roof box (productReview)
  Take the protective plastic off and you're greeted with a lovely black glossy shine - there are no scratchy plastics here. First impressions are very good indeed. To mount it onto our Volkswagen Tiguan we first had to fit the roof bars and railing mounts. Once you've worked out where you want them and made sure they're straight, it's pretty straightforward. Although fitting the locks on the Thule Rapid System 775 is a little fiddly, but at least all four use the same key. 
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  Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
  .     Volkswagen T5 Transporter Insurance group 5E The Volkswagen T5 Transporter is among the best-selling used vans, and with good reason, as it's extremely refined and car-like to drive. The T5 starts in insurance group 5E.
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  Review: Outwell Dreamboat self inflating mattress (productReview)
  We're testing the Outwell Dreamboat Campervan that's designed to fit in the likes of the Volkswagen California , Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo and similar. Measuring   200 x 114 x 7.5 cm (L x W x H) and priced at £249.99, it puts firmly in the premium price range of camping mattresses. 
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  Top 10: Father's Day gifts for petrolheads 2019 (Article)
  Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo. Enjoy three miles of racing in each one, exclusive to some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK. Dash camera It's not exactly a fun gift, but it'll be worth its weight in gold in the event of an accident.
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  Review: Sealey Digital Brake Disc & Drum Caliper (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.49609375" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e57e67dd75b1488d96f952bb1681b807" /> We did it the old fashioned way, though, Our Volkswagen Golf's multi-spoke alloys meant taking the wheel off was easier and with the brilliant access that provided, taking a measurement was a job of a matter of seconds. You know it’s accurate, too, because all Digital Brake Disc & Drum Calipers come with a certificate of calibration supplied by Sealey.
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  Car Experience Day of the Year shortlist (Article)
  Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo. Enjoy three miles of racing in each one, exclusive to some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK. 60-minute Junior 4x4 Experience - Virgin Experience Days If your petrolhead youngster is itching to get behind the wheel, you can slake their need for speed (and avoid damage to your car) with this off-road driving experience behind the wheel of an iconic Land Rover Defender or a brand-new Mercedes-Benz X-Class .
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  Review: Micro Wagon (productReview)
  Given its size when folded, we wouldn't say you could keep this in the boot of your car all the time (the picture below shows it in a Volkswagen Golf), but it's an ideal thing to have in the garage. It can carry 100kg - so you've no excuse to not let the kids leap in - and even when fully laden, the base feels sturdy and the tough fabric doesn't stretch.
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  Top 10: Best water tanks for motorhomes and campervans (Article)
  Pennine Cold Water Starter Kit Designed specifically for Volkswagen T4 and T5 campervans and motorhomes, this kit comes with everything you need to supply cold water to your sink. A pair of 10-litre water containers, a compact folding tap and pump are all included, as well as the associated piping and installation clips.
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  Honest John Awards 2019: The Winners (Article)
  Family Car of the Year - Mazda 3 The latest Mazda 3 is brand new, which makes its popularity on HonestJohn.co.uk all the more impressive. As well as looking the part, the Volkswagen Golf rival has a premium interior and a load of technology, including a clever SkyActiv-X petrol engine, which is advertised with diesel-like economy figures.  Compact Premium Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz C-Class High-mileage drivers of compact premium cars are a demanding bunch.
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  Group 0+/1 Child Car Seat of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The sheer size of the seat means it is worth checking the dimensions against the space available in your car – it fitted well enough in a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and a larger people carrier, but it might be tight in smaller cars. This is the case with many seats, though.  If you don’t need to swap it between different cars on a regular basis then this is a fantastically user-friendly seat that is comfy for little ones.
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  Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
  So if you grew up fancying 1990s classics, then you can finally get one on a classic policy. That could be a coupe like a Volkswagen Corrado or Toyota Celica. Or you could opt for something on the endangered species' list, like an Austin Maxi or an MG Maestro. Sadly, you won’t be able to get anything too outrageous as many insurers impose a limit on the vehicles they’re willing to insure.
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  Ford (Getrag), Mitsubishi, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Hyundai and KIA now also offer twin shaft, twin clutch transmissions. These are the different Volkswagen DSG and S tronics:  DQ200 is a seven speed transverse DSG with a dry clutch pack used in all five brands. The gearbox code in the diagnostic log shows 0AM and or 0CW. This gearbox does not have a service requirement as it is sealed for life.
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  Top 10: Track Experiences (Article)
  Depending on the location you will have a choice of iconic hot hatches to choose from, including the Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Renault Clio Williams, Vauxhall Astra GSi and Ford Escort RS Turbo. Red Letter Days Quadruple American Supercar Blast If that’s not retro enough for you - or you like American things - then this quartet of US muscle cars will definitely get you singing The Star-Spangled Banner.
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  Top 10: Budget petrolhead experience days (Article)
  Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo. Enjoy three miles of racing in each one, exclusive to some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK. Superhero Car Thrill Batmobile - Red Letter Days There’s unlikely to be any illustrated punch-ups or vertical wall climbing, but what this experience does provide is a chance to drive an accurate replica of the original Batmobile, as featured in the original   Batman   TV series driven by Adam West.
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  Top 10: Lego sets for adults 2023 (Article)
  Although rated 12+, this is likely to be best appreciated by those aged 20 and over. Creator Expert Volkswagen T1 Camper Van However challenging the build of this Creator T1 Camper set is, be assured it can never be as headache-inducing as the real thing - even if it does come with a solid 16+ age rating.
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  Review: Britax Römer Dualfix i-size (productReview)
  The sheer size of the seat means it is worth checking the dimensions against the space available in your car – it fitted well enough in a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and a larger people carrier, but it might be tight in smaller cars. This is the case with many seats, though. If you don’t need to swap it between different cars on a regular basis then this is a fantastically user-friendly seat that is comfy for little ones.
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  Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
  Van Insurance Advice by Type Petrol vans with the cheapest insurance Lowest insurance group diesel vans Cheapest panel vans to insure More Van Insurance Advice Lowest insurance group Ford vans Volkswagens with the cheapest cover GAP insurance advice Getting the cheapest mobile catering van insurance It is always best to start with a van that has a low insurance group rating .
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  Classic car insurance for shows, track days, wedding and hire (Article)
  We’ve heard of people heading to the church in a Harry Potter-inspired Ford Anglia 105E, or the Reliant Supervan from Only Fools & Horses. Volkswagen Type 2 camper vans, Morris Minors, Fiat Multiplas… even Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Basically, anything goes. Does my classic need to be licenced for weddings? In a nutshell, any classic car can be a wedding car.