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  Recall for Vauxhall Corsavan
  The Vauxhall Corsavan, one of the UK’s best-selling car-derived-vans, has been recalled by the Luton manufacturer over concerns for a part fitted to the steering system. Vauxhall is advising owners...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 26/09/14
  Reliable and affordable. They are two the values that underpin this week’s Parkers van deal. Of course, we are talking about the Ford Transit, which for close to 50 years...
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  Fiat Doblo receives 2015 facelift
  Fiat’s long-running small panel van, the Doblo, has received a facelift and technical upgrades during its mid-life refresh. The current version was only launched in 2010 but the bosses at Fiat used...
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  Hyundai reveals spec on H350 van
  At the public unveiling of its first van designed for Europe, Hyundai has released more details on specifications for the H350 large panel van, including weights, dimensions and driveline options....
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  2014 IAA Show Review
  For all those involved in the van industry, the IAA Show tops the list as the single most important global exhibition. It is Europe’s, and one of the world’s, largest...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 19/09/14
  As Iveco paves the way for its all new Daily van later in the year, Glenside Commercials, the official Iveco dealer for Caerphilly in South Wales, is offering some great...
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  Less than 100 Ford Transit Mark IVs left
  Ford has confirmed that it has just 56 unregistered Mark IV Transits left in its dealer network. It could mean a huge saving for customers, as the manufacturer attempts to...
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  VW Transporter gets a birthday pack
  To celebrate the Transporter’s 60th anniversary, Volkswagen is offering special birthday packs with sales of its long-running medium panel van. The ‘60 Anniversary Pack’ offers new, exclusive and eye-catching add-ons which...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 12/9/14
  This week’s Van Deal comes from GB Car Deals, who are offering the Land Rover Defender 90 for £18,525 plus VAT. While there may not be much in terms of...
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  Mitsubishi displays first ever 4x4 commercial hybrid
  Mitsubishi has displayed its all-new plug-in 4x4 commercial – the Outlander GX3h 4Work – at the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook Proving Grounds in Bedfordshire. It’s the first time...
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  Heavy Duty Van Drivers Must Now Gain CPC
  Sales of vans over 3.5 tonnes could soon drop significantly as the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is now a legal requirement for van drivers for heavy duty commercials. For the...
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  Record registrations could mean huge savings
  It’s set to be a record year for van registrations, with August registrations up almost 25% on last year. The boost in van sales reflects increasing buyer confidence as the...
• Top 10 Van MOT Failures
  For hundreds of thousands of tradespeople across the UK, their van is their most important tool of their business. It’s responsible for carrying him or her, and the rest of...
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  Thorough checks are key to VW MOT success
  MOT failures cost van operators a lot of time and money so it may be useful to know that according to a survey, Volkswagens are more likely to pass their...
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  Hyundai targets European van market
  Hyundai has announced it is to launch a new heavy duty van for Europe by 2016, after it makes its official debut at the IAA Show later this month. The...
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  VW launches Amarok Dark Label
  Volkswagen is to offer the fourth special edition model, after the ‘Power’, ‘Canyon’ and ‘Edition’, of its successful pickup truck, the Amarok. The ‘Dark Label’ features distinctive styling, like Durban...
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  Volkswagen introduce luxurious Caddy Black Edition
  Volkswagen has introduced an even more luxurious version of its Caddy van. Called the Black Edition, the new special edition is based on the range-topping Highline trim and is only available...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week
  The star of this week’s Parkers Van Deal is the Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi 16v L1H1 2000, advertised by Loads of Vans. The £7,999 price tag means you will save...
• Renault To Manufacture Fiat Scudo Successor
  Renault has announced that it is to manufacture Fiat’s next medium panel van, due in 2016. Its current medium panel van, the Scudo, has been manufactured by French manufacturer PSA...
• Scrapping the Severn Bridge toll will help small businesses
  Tolls for Severn Bridge crossings should be scrapped in order to help small businesses, says the FTA. The £12.80 charge is seen as excessive by many van owners in the area,...