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	<title>SMG Vans - VW Main Dealer &#187; VW Caravelle</title>
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		<title>Volkswagen Caravelle only £44,892.00</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volkswagen Caravelle SWB T30 180 4 MOTION DSG
Candy White with Black leather interior
Call our Sales Department on 01732 778877 for more information.

 
 
 
 
 

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<p>Candy White with Black leather interior</p>
<p>Call our Sales Department on 01732 778877 for more information.</p>
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		<title>New &amp; Used VW Caravelle for Sale Kent Sussex Surrey London</title>
		<link>http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/vw-caravelle/new-used-vw-caravelle-for-sale-kent-sussex-surrey-london/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New &#38; Used Volkswagen Caravelles available visit www.smgvans.co.uk 01732 778877
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New &amp; Used Volkswagen Caravelles available visit <a href="http://www.smgvans.co.uk">www.smgvans.co.uk</a> 01732 778877</p>
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		<title>New Volkswagen Caravelle SE LWB 180ps Available for Sale, Solutions finance quote £ £466.33 a month</title>
		<link>http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/vw-caravelle/new-volkswagen-caravelle-se-lwb-180ps-available-for-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[VW Caravelle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you're meeting clients at the airport or taking the kids to the beach, the Caravelle offers generous space and great comfort meaning your passengers get the best seats in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you're meeting clients at the airport or taking the kids to the beach, the Caravelle offers generous space and great comfort meaning your passengers get the best seats in the house. With standard features ranging from air-conditioning, rail-mounted seating, twin side sliding doors and a multi-function table, and options including sleep pack, heated seats and the latest sat-nav systems, few other people carriers match up to the Caravelle's versatility and driving enjoyment.</p>
<p>It's not just important to look the business from the outside. Top quality materials and excellent workmanship are absolutely essential for hard-wearing, durable seat upholstery. The Caravelle is available with a large range of colours and designs in either hard-wearing cloth or sumptuous leather.</p>
<p>The seating options in the Caravelle can be as flexible as you are. The rail-mounted seating lets you offer the layout your passengers need, but always with room in the boot for their luggage. All models offer the option of electrically operated side sliding doors for easier access while additional luggage space is available by specifying a long wheelbase version.</p>
<p>High performance TDI common rail engines on the Caravelle reduce fuel consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, while the optional 4Motion permanent all-wheel-drive, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Daytime running lights, Lane change assist and numerous other technical innovations mean that both passengers and driver now travel even more safely.</p>
<p>Two high performance 2.0 litre TDI common rail engines offer you all the power you need whilst being fuel efficient too. With diesel particulate filters and a spec that meets Euro V emission standards, the Caravelle is kinder to the environment too. And while you're shuttling passengers on one journey to the next, the optional Direct Shift Gearbox will help take the weight off your left foot.</p>
<p><strong>This Caravelle is available from stock:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Caravelle SE LWB TDI 180ps 6 Speed Manual</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alcantara/Anthracite Leather</strong></p>
<p><strong>Privacy Glass</strong></p>
<p><strong>Electric Sunroof</strong></p>
<p><strong>Electric Folding Mirrors</strong></p>
<p><strong>Parking Sensors Front &amp; Rear</strong></p>
<p><strong>Chrome Side Bars</strong></p>
<p><strong>Caravelle Executive Chrome Side Mouldings</strong></p>
<p><strong>£37,027.50                             Finance available on request </strong></p>
<p><strong>Volkswagen Solutions Quote;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Advance Payment £7405.50</strong></p>
<p><strong>Balance of csh price / amount of credit £29622.00</strong></p>
<p><strong>Add Charges £4229.01</strong></p>
<p><strong>Balance £33851.01</strong></p>
<p><strong>41 monthly rentals £466.33</strong></p>
<p><strong>Followed by a final rental of £14731.48</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceptance fee payable with first rental £125.00</strong></p>
<p><strong>Purchase fee payable with final rental £60.00</strong></p>
<p><strong>Total amount payable £41,441.51</strong></p>
<p><strong>Based on 10,000 miles per anum. Total mileage 35,000 </strong></p>
<p> Excess mileage charged at 12.00 pence per mile.</p>
<p>APR 5.8%</p>
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		<title>Volkswagen Caravelle Executive 4Motion DSG Available for delivery before the bad weather closes in!</title>
		<link>http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/vw-caravelle/volkswagen-caravelle-executive-4motion-dsg-available-for-delivery-before-the-bad-weather-closes-in/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[VW Caravelle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One Only Available
Caravelle Executive 4Motion DSG

Diamond Black Pearl Paint, Full Nappa Leather Upholstery, 2 Intergrated Child Seats (Booster Cushion), Stowage Draws, Rear Curtain Airbags, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Charcoal Canister, Electrically [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One Only Available</p>
<p><strong>Caravelle Executive 4Motion DSG</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/1.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399" title="1" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/1.JPG" alt="1" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Diamond Black Pearl Paint, Full Nappa Leather Upholstery, 2 Intergrated Child Seats (Booster Cushion), Stowage Draws, Rear Curtain Airbags, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Charcoal Canister, Electrically Folding Mirrors, Removable Towbar, Roof Load Rack Preparation, Front &amp; Rear Parking Sensors.</p>
<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/2.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-400" title="2" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/2.JPG" alt="2" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Solutions Finance (Personal Contract Plan) Example based on 42 months and 10,000 miles per annum.</strong></p>
<p>                                           41 monthly payments                                              £499.99</p>
<p>                                            Deposit                                                                            £10,000.00</p>
<p>                                             Retail cash price                                                          £42,900.00</p>
<p>                                             Amount of credit                                                         £32,900.00</p>
<p>                                             Optional final payment                                             £17,171.11</p>
<p>                                              Total amount payable                                               £47,855.70</p>
<p>                                              Acceptance fee*                                                          £125.00</p>
<p>                                              Option to purchase fee**                                        £60.00</p>
<p>                                              Excess mileage (plus VAT)                                        12.00p per mile </p>
<p><strong>                                                                                       Typical 5.8% APR</strong></p>
<p><strong>Retail sales only. *Payable with first payment. **Payable with optional final payment. Further charges may be payable if vehicle is returned. Indemnities may be required. Subject to status. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Finance, Freepost VWFS. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Available to over 18s. Valid for 30 days from from date of printing (26/11/2010).</strong></p>
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		<title>For Sale VW Caravelle Executive TDI 174 PS Ex Volkswagen Company Car</title>
		<link>http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/vw-caravelle/for-sale-vw-caravelle-executive-tdi-174-ps-ex-volkswagen-company-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volkswagan Caravelle Executive 2.5 174ps TDI Ex Volkswagen UK company car. The Ultimate People Carrier
This vehicle has only covered 7,500 miles
Registered July 2009, finished in Reflex Silver with the Anthracite [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Volkswagan Caravelle Executive 2.5 174ps TDI Ex Volkswagen UK company car. The Ultimate People Carrier</p>
<p>This vehicle has only covered 7,500 miles</p>
<p>Registered July 2009, finished in Reflex Silver with the Anthracite Alcantara/Leather Upholstery. Removable Towbar &amp; Front &amp; Rear Parking Sensors.</p>
<p><strong>£29995</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DG09-HKD-Int-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-149" title="DG09 HKD Int 2" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DG09-HKD-Int-2.jpg" alt="DG09 HKD Int 2" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DG09-HKD-Ex.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-148" title="DG09 HKD Ex" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DG09-HKD-Ex.jpg" alt="DG09 HKD Ex" width="375" height="228" /></a><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DG09-HKD-2.JPEG"></a></p>
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		<title>New VW Caravelle SE LWB 2.5 Diesel available for sale, special solutions finance</title>
		<link>http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/vw-caravelle/new-vw-caravelle-se-lwb-2-5-diesel-available-for-sale-special-solutions-finance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Brand new VW Caravelle SE LWB available for sale at Southern Motor Group (Tonbridge)
Fresco Green Metallic, Anthracite Alcantara / Leather, Climatronic, Siena Alloys, Electrical Folding Mirrors, Front &#38; Rear Parking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_124" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 405px"><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Caravelle-LWB-1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-124" title="Caravelle LWB-1" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Caravelle-LWB-1.jpg" alt="Volkswagen Caravelle SE LWB 2.5 TDI" width="395" height="268" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Volkswagen Caravelle SE LWB 2.5 TDI</p></div>
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<p>Brand new VW Caravelle SE LWB available for sale at Southern Motor Group (Tonbridge)</p>
<p>Fresco Green Metallic, Anthracite Alcantara / Leather, Climatronic, Siena Alloys, Electrical Folding Mirrors, Front &amp; Rear Parking Sensors &amp; Privacy Glass.</p>
<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Caravelle-LWB-Sol-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-128" title="Caravelle LWB Sol 2" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Caravelle-LWB-Sol-2.jpg" alt="Caravelle LWB Sol 2" width="500" height="535" /></a><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Caravelle-LWB-Sol.jpg"></a></p>
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		<title>New Volkswagen Transporter Caravelle Shuttle California T5 .5 GP: VW engines and drivelines</title>
		<link>http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/uncategorised/new-volkswagen-transporter-t5-5-gp-vw-engines-and-drivelines/</link>
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		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
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New engines



 




There are four new, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre TDI engines: 

84PS/102kW (220Nm): five-speed manual
102PS/75kW (250Nm): five-speed manual
140PS/103kW (340Nm): six-speed manual or seven–speed DSG
180PS/132kW (400Nm, BiTurbo) six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG

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<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/New-Transporter-Range-TrueColor-02.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-93" title="New Transporter Range-TrueColor-02" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/New-Transporter-Range-TrueColor-02.jpg" alt="New Transporter Range-TrueColor-02" width="400" height="195" /></a></p>
<p>New engines</p>
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<p>There are four new, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre TDI engines: </p>
<ul>
<li>84PS/102kW (220Nm): five-speed manual</li>
<li>102PS/75kW (250Nm): five-speed manual</li>
<li>140PS/103kW (340Nm): six-speed manual or seven–speed DSG</li>
<li>180PS/132kW (400Nm, BiTurbo) six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG</li>
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<p>These meet the Euro V standards with a DPF and oxidation catalytic converter. They have common-rail, high-pressure fuel injection and the BiTurbo 180PS has two turbochargers.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="thickbox" style="font-size:17px;" href="http://www.smgvans.co.uk/enquireBlog.php?pageFrom=Transporter-Engines&amp;KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=330&amp;width=600"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.smgvans.co.uk/images/enquireNow.gif" border="0" style="margin-left:10px" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>The BiTurbo 180PS/132kW engine is charged by two turbochargers of different sizes. At low engine speed, the larger turbocharger delivers steady charge but at higher engine speeds, the second, smaller turbocharger gives an additional boost. This guarantees optimal charging throughout the engine speed range, maximising efficiency. The result is a much smoother power delivery.</p>
<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/New-t5-engine-2.bmp"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-95" title="New t5 engine 2" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/New-t5-engine-2.bmp" alt="New t5 engine 2" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
<p>Lower running costs – The new engines are up to 20 per cent more efficient than the previous Transporter's engines.</p>
<p>Reduced engine noise – The common-rail system halves the current engine-noise levels.</p>
<p>Reduced emissions, lower VED – On average, the engines have 10 per cent less CO<sub>2</sub> emissions than the previous Transporter's engines. All LCVs registered before 1 Jan 2011, which are Euro V-compliant, will pay £60 less vehicle excise duty (VED) for the lifetime of the vehicle. The standard DPF and oxidation catalytic converter result in fewer harmful emissions.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 9.6pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial;">These meet the Euro V standards with a DPF and oxidation catalytic converter. They have common-rail, high-pressure fuel injection and the BiTurbo 180PS has two turbochargers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The BiTurbo 180PS/132kW engine is charged by two turbochargers of different sizes. At low engine speed, the larger turbocharger delivers steady charge but at higher engine speeds, the second, smaller turbocharger gives an additional boost. This guarantees optimal charging throughout the engine speed range, maximising efficiency. The result is a much smoother power delivery.</span></p>
<p>Torque is improved – The new four-cylinder engines are more powerful than the old five-cylinder engines.</p>
<p>Reduced whole–life cost – Improved service, maintenance and repair (SMR) intervals reduce whole-life cost:</p>
<ul>
<li>Longer service intervals: 84PS–140PS, two years or max. 40,000km; 180PS, two years or max. 30,000km</li>
<li>Extended timing-belt change interval: 210,000km (up from 125,000km)</li>
<li>Longer oil-change interval: four years or max. 60,000km</li>
</ul>
<p>Improved residual values across the range</p>
<p>Reduced fuel cost – Customers could save £100 a year on their vehicle fuel bill. We compared an old Transporter T28 SWB 102PS panel van with a new one:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Torque is improved – The new four-cylinder engines are more powerful than the old five-cylinder engines. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Reduced whole–life cost – Improved service, maintenance and repair (SMR) intervals reduce whole-life cost:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 12pt; text-indent: -18pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">                         </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Longer service intervals: 84PS–140PS, two years or max. 40,000km; 180PS, two years or max. 30,000km </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 12pt; text-indent: -18pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">                         </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Extended timing-belt change interval: 210,000km (up from 125,000km) </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 12pt; text-indent: -18pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">                         </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Longer oil-change interval: four years or max. 60,000km </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Improved residual values across the range</span></p>
<p>                                                        <span style="text-decoration: underline;">OLD</span>                                            <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEW</span></p>
<p>Miles per gallon                          42.5mpg (6.6l/100km)                 44.8mpg (6.3l/100km)</p>
<p>Miles on one tank diesel           753                                             789</p>
<p>Cost per mile                               11.5p                                          10.9p</p>
<p>One year fuel cost                      £2294                                         £2190</p>
<p> </p>
<p>* Based on extra urban cycle, diesel priced at £1.08/litre, and 20,000 miles per year vehicle mileage.</p>
<p>New drivelines</p>
<p><a href="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/New-t5-DSG.bmp"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-96" title="New t5 DSG" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/New-t5-DSG.bmp" alt="New t5 DSG" /></a></p>
<p>Seven-speed DSG – We have also developed a new generation seven-speed DSG (direct-shift gearbox) that combines the comfort of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual gearbox. This is available on 140PS and 180PS engines and, for the first time, in combination with 4MOTION.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Benefits of DSG</span></p>
<p>The seventh gear has been designed as an overdrive, and therefore has a very long ratio. Along with ‘intelligent’ control electronics, this results in reduced engine speed, lower fuel consumption, emissions and noise levels, especially during urban driving.</p>
<p>The absence of a manual clutch makes driving much less tiring, particularly in urban areas*:</p>
<ul>
<li>while driving through a busy city, 19 minutes of every hour are spent with the clutch depressed</li>
<li>the clutch pedal is pushed 222 times in the average hour</li>
</ul>
<p>150 gear changes are made in an average hour</p>
<p>* Independent research carried out over a five-hour period, between the hours of 11:00 and 16:00 in central London.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">New drivelines</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 9.6pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Seven-speed DSG – We have also developed a new generation seven-speed DSG (direct-shift gearbox) that combines the comfort of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual gearbox. This is available on 140PS and 180PS engines and, for the first time, in combination with 4MOTION.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 9.6pt 0cm;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Benefits of DSG</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 9.6pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">The seventh gear has been designed as an overdrive, and therefore has a very long ratio. Along with ‘intelligent’ control electronics, this results in reduced engine speed, lower fuel consumption, emissions and noise levels, especially during urban driving.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 9.6pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">The absence of a manual clutch makes driving much less tiring, particularly in urban areas*:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 12pt; text-indent: -18pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">                         </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">while driving through a busy city, 19 minutes of every hour are spent with the clutch depressed </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 12pt; text-indent: -18pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">                         </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial;">the clutch pedal is pushed 222 times in the average hour </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">150 gear changes are made in an average hour</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How DSG works</span></p>
<p>The DSG transmission operates with two automatic clutches – while one clutch is engaged, the second is poised, ready to accept the drive for the next gear. This unique twin-clutch design means gearchanges are completed in under four hundredths of a second – in the blink of an eye. The driver can leave the transmission in ‘drive’ mode (similar to most automatic transmissions) or can elect to change gear manually, via the gearlever, pushing forwards to change up and pulling back to change down.</p>
<p>The clutches are wet clutches running in oil and use friction material similar to that found in a standard automatic transmission. Automated operation means they cannot be abused by the driver and are designed to last the life of the vehicle.</p>
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		<title>Updated: Van Scrappage Scheme Extension for Volkswagen</title>
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		<dc:creator>Laine</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Update 23 October 2009 17:45</strong></p>
<p>The scheme now includes eight-year-old vans. A customer with a van registered before 28 February 2002 can scrap the vehicle and use it to purchase a new car or van. Only cars registered before 29 February 2000 can be scrapped to buy a new car or a van.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-58  aligncenter" title="vehicle_range" src="http://smgvans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/vehicle_range.jpg" alt="vehicle_range" width="440" height="130" /></p>
<p>The scrappage scheme will end in February 2010 or when the government’s funding runs out, whichever comes first.</p>
<p>Scrappage scheme terms and conditions</p>
<p>The scrapped vehicle</p>
<p>The vehicle to be scrapped must:</p>
<ul>
<li> Be a car or small van that does not exceed 3.5 tonnes</li>
<li>Be registered in the United Kingdom on or before 29 February 2000 (cars) or 28 February 2002 (vans) (vehicle categories M1 and N1 respectively).</li>
<li>Have been registered to the owner for 12 continuous calendar months before the order date of the new vehicle</li>
<li>Have a UK address on the registration certificate (V5C)</li>
<li>Have a current MOT test certificate before the date of order for the new vehicle (or one that has expired no earlier than 14 days before the time of order)</li>
<li>Have a current tax disc before the date of order for the new vehicle (or that has expired no earlier than 14 days before the time of order)</li>
<li>Be insured when the order for the new vehicle is placed</li>
</ul>
<p>The new vehicle<br />
The new vehicle must be:<br />
o A car or small van that does not exceed 3.5 tonnes<br />
o Declared new at first registration in the UK and have no former keepers<br />
o A UK-specification vehicle<br />
o First registered to the same registered keeper as the registered keeper of the eligible vehicle to be scrapped</p>
<p>This applies to VW Caddy, VW Transporter, VW Crafter.</p>
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