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Whole Vehicle Type Approval

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 29 October 2014 - Categories: Features, Operator licence
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Today, 29 October, European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) now includes multi-stage build trucks, special types vehicles and trailers, and special purpose vehicles.

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