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Showroom tax explainedNew car buyers now have to pay more for the one-off first year ‘showroom tax’. What is showroom tax? The ‘showroom tax’ is a way of charging extra money on those cars that are the...29 Sept 2011 -
Welcome to your all-new websiteWelcome to your brand new Parkers website – a revelation in the way you choose and run your company car. Packed full of useful features in a streamlined, accessible and easy-to-use...29 Sept 2011 -
Audi A6 Avant road testThis is the fourth-generation A6 Avant and it promises a lot, particularly for the company car driver. It’s not much of a secret through: the last version comprehensively outsold the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class estates....28 Sept 2011 -
First drive: Facelifted Audi A5Audi’s A5 range has received a subtle redesign and a range of updated engines and technologies. Headlining these changes is a new entry-level engine in the form of a 1.8-litre turbocharged...28 Sept 2011 -
Welcome to the all-new Parkers siteFaster, more engaging and delivering more relevant content. These are the key new features for car buyers, van buyers and company car drivers on the new Parkers website. All the old favourites...27 Sept 2011 -
The 10 key cars from Frankfurt 2011There were many big reveals this year and we’ve picked out the 10 key cars from the show. The big focus once again was on cleanliness and efficiency. Even high-performance sports cars got the eco-treatment, with...27 Sept 2011 -
A guide to types of vansBeavertail – Also known as dovetail, the beavertail is a popular flat-bed truck used for transporting other vehicles. Box van – A van with a cuboid-shaped load area. Car derived van –...23 Sept 2011 -
Glossary of van termsDon’t know your barn doors from your bulkheads? Here’s a guide to van-based terminology. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) – Stops the brakes locking up under heavy braking, preventing a potentially-disastrous skid....23 Sept 2011 -
A guide to van warrantiesBefore you go signing for your new van you’ll need to know the ins and outs of your warranty cover. It’s not just the manufacturer’s warranty you’ll need to know about....23 Sept 2011 -
A guide to van insuranceGetting insurance for your van can be an unpleasant experience but help is at hand. It’s all about cutting through the swathe of information. If have an accident or your tools...23 Sept 2011 -
VW to launch Caddy special editionThe Caddy van will be 30 next year and VW is launching a special edition as a result. The German firm has sold 1.5 million Caddys since 1982 when it began life as...23 Sept 2011
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VW launches limited edition CamperVolkswagen has added a new limited edition model to its Camper line-up called the Berghaus. Based on the California four-berth camper van it comes as standard with gas cooker, fridge, fresh...23 Sept 2011