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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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Check type-approval before you buy!

Posted by: Moving On, Posted on: 29 September 2014 - Categories: Features, Vehicle testing
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There are only 6 weeks left before multi-stage build trucks and special type vehicles and trailers must be type-approved before they can be registered to use on the road. We advise our customers to make sure any new vehicle has a type approval certificate before you buy.

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