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Mercedes Sprinter Is More Than a Mini Van

Written by Andrew Stratton Think of mini vans and the first thing that comes to mind might be dumpy, mid-sized cars hauling kids to soccer practice. The market is saturated with unattractive, cookie-cutter vans that may look big on the outside, but inside are surprisingly cramped. The new Mercedes Sprinter aims to change the way you think about vans, and people have been taking into notice.

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Buying Oneowner Prestige Four Wheel Drives

Written by Kerry Plowright There was a time when the four wheel drive market was restricted to rugged, no-thrills vehicles with little or no creature comforts aimed almost exclusively at outdoor adventurers, hunters and farmers. Not anymore. The Range Rover, Toyota Landcruiser. Mitsubishi Pajero and Nissan Patrol have all brought the four wheel drive market into the realms of luxury motoring. And over the past few years, even more luxurious models have hit the Australian market, with Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen all introducing their own line of prestige four wheel drive vehicles. Here we look at some of these blueblood four wheel drives.

Mercedes Benz: Now Easy and Affordable

Written by Brian Hamsen If a person owns a Mercedes vehicle then he is considered to be in the category of the elite class and is generally appreciated in the society because of the high class, quality, engineering, comfort and also a fun to drive. All these features are accommodated in the Benz car models. As it had been known, that the Mercedes Benz is having a marvelous history which had been spanned over 100 years, the reputation of the company had become a benchmark in the market. Maintaining the class, the Mercedes had continued to impress the owners and also provide facilities for those people who are not having the Mercedes but they wanted to own it.
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In order to keep the vehicle in well condition it is required that besides the ownership the owner must maintain and preserve the vehicle. It had been noted that if a person keeps the Mercedes well maintained then he can go a long way with his car which will also help the customer to keep and operate the car problem free and also the class and looks of the car be can be maintained. The main point of thinking for the people is the parts of the Mercedes which are very much expensive. Besides this, one has to pay the amount for premium if he visits some dealer or garage.
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‧ Various options for the people: -
There are some options for the people who own the vehicles which help them to procure, find and also the install the parts of the high quality which are needed for the Mercedes. Also the budget of the person can also be maintained if he follows some of the tips. Since the parts of the engine are very much costly they can go for the engine which can supports high capacity and that too with low torque. This the reason the company is working on the project which is particularly dealing with the engines of the Mercedes so that power and efficiency of the car model can also be enhanced.
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The work on the models of the Mercedes was started by 2 persons: Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler who were the German craftsmen. In 1880s they began to work on the internal combustion engine. After this, the first vehicle was produced and was named as the Mercedes. But due to some conflict later between the partners, Daimler and Benz were successful in producing the merged name which came to known as the Mercedes Benz.

Lincoln: Entering the New Levels of Luxury

Written by Brian Hamsen Lincoln was known for the luxurious automobiles and the fame of the company was even more increased when the name of the Zephyr was added to the list of the Lincoln fold. The main design of the Zephyr was based on the Mazda 6 and some of the components of the car are same with the Ford Fusion. Besides this, the car is designed to do mainly 2 things: one is to attract the young generation to the showrooms of the Lincoln and other is to invoke the people to note the aging Town car.

Building you Own Camper Van

Written by Darren Lambert Building your own camper van is a great way of creating your own custom made leisure vehicle without having to pay the high prices of professional conversions. Creating such a vehicle is not as difficult as you might think.

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Get Impressed By New York Limo

Written by Oren Shapiro

Are you tired of looking in yellow pages for a company that can provide you with insured limousine services at your doorsteps??? Are you looking for a limousine to take your clients for business and you don’t know where to look for a reliable and dependable service that not only is prompt and delivers the car with a chauffer within few minutes of reservation???

Now Limos Affordable With New York Limousine

Written by Oren Shapiro Not everyone can own a limousine but everyone and anyone can have a requirement for it some day. New York Limousine makes sure that all your requirements are taken care. A premium company in offering limousine serves to its clients, New York Limousine is an expert in judging what all its clients are looking forward to in a limousine. No matter for what you require a car, New York Limousine possess one for your need. Be it for a wedding or for a business conference or just to impress your lady love, New York Limousine provides limousine services at very affordable rates.

Jargon Buster for Car Hire and Van Hire

Written by mark GLOSSARY
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Additional Driver
When there is more than one driver associated to a rental, the second, or subsequent, driver is referred to as the additional driver. There may be a charge applied for each, or all, additional drivers.
Airport Surcharge
An additional charge which applies at certain airport locations, and which is included in the rate quoted at the time of reservation.
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Barn Doors
Barn doors are the name given to the twin rear doors on most vans - each opens to the side, just like traditional barn doors. These are good for getting tall objects inside the back of the van.
Box Van
A van with a box body - completely square and giving the appearance of having been mounted on top of the vans chassis, rather than being an original part of the van. Vans with box bodies are usually referred to as Luton vans.
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CDW
An abbreviation for Collision Damage Waiver issues you for the cost of repairs if your Cheap Beep Rentals vehicle is damaged (an excess applies). This is also known as Vehicle Damage Cover.
Check-out/Pick-up
The location, or time, from which a rental starts.
Check-in/Return
The location, or time, at which a rental ends.
Crew Cab
A van or pickup with a crew cab has two rows of seats. The front row, (including the drivers seat and 1 or 2 passenger seats) and a second row, allowing a further two or three passengers to travel in the cab.
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IRF
The Incident Report Form, which you fill in with rental office staff if there’s new damage to the car when you bring it back.
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Load Space
The internal space in a van that can be used to carry a cargo.
Long Wheel Base (LWB)
The name given to longer vans with bigger load areas. The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels - the longer it is, the more you can fit in.
Luton
A Luton van is a 3.5t van with a box body that extends over the cab. These have a bigger, more flexible load space than a panel van (see below) and are ideal for furniture and household moves.
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Maximum Laden Weight
The weight of a vehicle including its load. The maximum laden weight is the maximum total weight allowed.
Medium Wheel Base (MWB)
Medium Wheel Base - halfway between SWB (short wheel base) and LWB (long wheel base) in length.
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One-Way
To rent a vehicle at one location and to return it at another is referred to as a one-way rental.
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Panel Van
A standard Transit-style van, with a panelled body that is similar to a car body.
Payload
The load of a van - usually used to describe the maximum weight load a van can carry - e.g. a payload of 900kg
Product
The rate, and other rental conditions, which is applied to a reservation and rental.
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Refuelling Service
A service provided at check-in which enables a customer to return a vehicle which does not have a full tank of fuel.
Renter
The person, who is not the driver, but who is responsible for payment on a Rental Agreement.
Rental Agreement (RA)
The formal contract, signed by Europcar and the renter at the time of check-out, which shows the terms of the rental.
Rental Day
Normally, a 24-hour period which starts at the time of check-out, however can also apply to a rental period which is of several hours duration.
Rental Duration/Length
Normally, the total of rental days, however can also apply to a rental of several hours duration.
Rental Qualifications
The conditions imposed by a rental location, or country, in order to satisfy their legal requirements. Details of these can be obtained from our Reservation Centres.
Roller Door
An alternative to barn doors - a sliding door that covers the whole of the rear of the van, and simply rolls up into the roof to allow goods to be loaded into the cargo area.
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SIPP
Standard Interline Passenger Procedures. Vehicle category codes are often referred to as SIPP codes.
Short Wheel Base (SWB)
The name given to shorter vans - usually not much longer than a medium-sized car. The wheel base is the distance between the front and rear wheels. A short wheel base van will be easier to park and manoeuvre in small spaces but will have a smaller load space.
Side Loading Door (SLD)
Side Loading Door - the sliding side door on the near side of almost all panel vans. Very useful for loading from a pavement, or when there is not room to open the rear doors. Also allows you to access the front of the load space without having to climb in from the back.
Single Cab
A van or pickup with a single cab that has just one row of seats. This consists of the drivers seat and one or two passenger seats.
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Tail Lift
A hydraulic platform that unfolds from the rear of a van or truck to allow heavy or bulky goods to be lifted from the load space down to pavement or road level. Unusual in panel vans, very common in Luton vans - but not all have one, so if you think you will need one, make sure you ask for it.
Tailgate
At the rear of a pickup, dropside or tipper van or truck, the load area will be enclosed by a vertical panel. This is the tailgate. Most tailgates are hinged at the bottom to allow them to open outwards and provide flat access to the load area.
On tippers, the tailgates are hinged at the top and can be unfastened at the bottom. This means that when tipping, the tailgate swings away from the load area, allowing the load to slide out underneath the tailgate, onto the ground.
Tipper
A tipper is a van or truck with a load area that can be mechanically raised up at an angle to allow the load (usually sand, gravel, etc) to be tipped out onto the ground behind the vehicle, thus saving it being unloaded by hand.
Truck
A term generally used to describe goods vehicles of 3.5t maximum laden weight upwards. Not usually used for vans.
U
Unladen Weight
The weight of a van (or any vehicle) without any passengers or luggage/load.
V
Vehicle Theft Cover
This insures you for the cost of replacing the vehicle – or parts of it – if it gets stolen (an excess applies here).
Wheel Base
The distance between the front and rear wheels of a van. Used to indicate the size of the van - i.e. the longer it is, the larger its load space will be.
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Extra Long Wheel Base (XLWB)
The best-known extra-long wheelbase van is the Mercedes Sprinter - with a load compartment 4.2m long. Ford also offer the Transit Jumbo, which is almost identical in size. These extra long panel vans were developed to take a full-sized roll of carpet - 4m long - but have become popular with all sorts of people who appreciate the combination of 3.5 tonne rating and cavernous load space.

Nyc Limousines For Everyone

Written by Oren Shapiro NYC Limousines has something to offer to everyone. Its cost effective services, special packages will serve everyone and for every possible services, which makes it the top notch limo service provider.

Miami Limo Services offer unprecedented Choices for All Occasions

Written by chickass123  Limousine, once a dream car for ordinary people, is a standard part of Miami nightlife and available in unprecedented varieties. A large number of car rental companies are offering an assortment of Limousines at very competitive rates due to the higher demand for limo services that have given rise to a large number limo services in Miami. Your choice of type of Limousine to hire depends on type of occasion you are hiring the limousine for. There are several reasons to choose particular type of limousine for rent. Everybody has his own needs and taste that determine his or her choice.