Retro Promo Vehicles - namely the VW camper van

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We've noticed something cool here at Planet Auto recently - companies using vehicles to promote their business seem to be favouring the VW Camper Van!

Always a firm favourite with us, it is always nice to see the next stage of evolution for the Camper Van.

Here's one I spotted recently:

 

It's a small image (taken on the move through the windshield) of a Camper Van advertising PayPal. Nice looking vehicle...

 

Let us know which promo Camper Vans you've seen, and which one is your favourite, other Volkswagen buses we have spotted are Harry Ramsdens utilising a late bay camper.

 

 

 

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VW Green Car Leaders by 2025

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The EV makes headlines again - this time with VW planning to release 30 electric vehicle models, not hybrids, all electric.

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Car repairs you, garage or both?

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Repair your own car?

It's an interesting question and my answer, both. Now don't get me wrong if I had a ramp or pit I would attempt way more repairs, parts changes, modifications, gearbox tweaks, suspension work, exhaust bits, oil changes and sump cleaning to name a few.

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We all love the Lowered Life Lowlifeproblems

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planet auto is now partnered with Lowlifeproblems the up and coming car movement with an ethos based on #builtnotbought.

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F1 AMG Petronas and Qualcomm 5ghz telemetry transfer inrace

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F1 racing is taking a technological step this coming weekend in Austin. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One team and Qualcomm teamed up to enable a wireless download of F1 car  telemetry data using a hyperfast 5 GHz Wi-FiĀ® Transfer during the Formula One practice sessions.

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Paul Dolden Details car detailing tips

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Ever wondered how show cars get the shine and achieve flawless paintwork? Or how some wheels look like they should be in a showroom rather than on a daily whip or even the best way to clean and wax your car? These are detailing questions we ask ourselves day in day out - Well we caught up with Paul Dolden Details to ask him some questions on the best detailing tips, and keeping your cars the way they should look.

You can check out Paul Dolden Details to give you the latest car detailing tips, there's also a little about how Paul got into the business.

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Car show time made easy in 2016

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Well it's NYE 2015, time to prepare for the move into 2016 - knowing which car shows to attend can be challenging however with our Car Show Guide UK all is made easy, we're all you need to keep your car events calendar uptodate for 2016. Already there is

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Geneva Motor Show | Top 5 Anticipated Cars

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The Geneva Motor Show is just around the corner. Running from the 9th to 19th of March, you always know something exciting is coming. In the past their has been everything from the Bugatti Chiron to Ford Eco Sport.  We’ve complied our top 10 cars to look out for this year.  
 
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