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                <title>How To Choose Roof Bar Systems: Part 1</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Part 1: Load Carrying
&nbsp;
In this first article, we focus on the weight and dimensions of the load you wish to carry and the legal ramifications of overloading your vehicle.
&nbsp;
So, what load will you regularly carry?&nbsp;Or what is...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-12</pubDate>
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                <title>Welcome Blog!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Hello all,
Van Guard Towers are proud to join the blogosphere today, enlightening (hopefully) all you lovely bloggers into the world of Britain's finest manufacturer and supplier of Van Accessories. This space will be used to update the millions (or...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/welcome-blog!</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-10</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 10</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;10) The Gadget Van, Inspector Gadget
&nbsp;
The poll you never realised you needed the answer to&hellip;..until now! Over the next few weeks Van Guard will be enlightening you with the most famous Vans to grace both the small and silver screen...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-most-famous-vans-in-history-no-10</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-10</pubDate>
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                <title>The Future's Bright, The Future's Green?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
In recent years the introduction of electric vans to the commercial vehicle market has made us all think about what van we should be buying next. The City of London is clamping down on high-emission vans so what better time to invest in something...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/industry-news/the-futures-bright-the-futures-green</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-11</pubDate>
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                <title>New Products from Van Guard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In recent months Van Guard has continued their commitment to offering a full range of quality and innovative products by unveiling some brand new products. Here is a brief summary of what we can now offer you:
&nbsp;
Pipe Carrier with Liner &ndash; ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/new-products-from-van-guard</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-11</pubDate>
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                <title>Pipe Carriers Going to New Homes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here at Van Guard we like rewarding our customers with the chance to win some excellent Van Guard prizes. In last month&rsquo;s edition of Professional Builder, Van Guard gave away five 3 metre pipe carriers (VG200-3). The lucky recipients have been ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/pipe-carriers-going-to-new-homes</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-13</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 9</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;9) Volkswagen T2 Microbus from Little Miss Sunshine
&nbsp;
It is not very often that the central character of a Hollywood Blockbuster is a van.&nbsp; But in the film &quot;Little Miss Sunshine&quot;, our number 9: The Volkswagen T2 Microbus would...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history-no-9</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-14</pubDate>
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                <title>Rising Speed Limits, Rising Business?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

Recent plans to raise the British motorway speed limit to 80mph from 70mph have been floated in hope to encourage business and shut up Jeremy Clarkson (presumably). The logic behind Transport Secretary Philip Hammond&rsquo;s proposal is that...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/industry-news/rising-speed-limits-rising-business</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-12</pubDate>
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                <title>The Price of Fuel</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
The regular visit to the petrol station has turned into an even more miserable affair in recent years. Fuel has risen dramatically in price with UK Fuel Tax currently standing at 57p per litre on petrol and diesel and with VAT on top of this ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/industry-news/the-price-of-fuel</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-17</pubDate>
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                <title>Van Guard & Social Media</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The 21st century has seen the extraordinary rise of social media and nowadays most people have some form of interaction with social media. Whether it be checking up with old school friends on Facebook, following your favourite celebrity on twitter or...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/van-guard-and-social-media</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-19</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 8</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;


8) Pipkins Puppet Van

&nbsp;
If you were a child of the 1970&rsquo;s this week&rsquo;s instalment of the Top 10's will most likely appeal to you. Led by Inigo Pipkin and Hartley Hare (the charmingly creepy Pipkins puppet leader) the Pipkins...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-8</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-20</pubDate>
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                <title>How to Choose Roof Bar Systems: Part 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Part 2: Health &amp; Safety
&nbsp;
Okay, having looked at the weight and dimensions of the load you wish to carry, what else do you need to consider?
&nbsp;
It seems obvious but make sure your load is distributed evenly and well secured. &nbsp;Your...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/'how-to'-guides/how-to-choose-roof-bar-systems:-part-2</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-26</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 7</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;7) Simpson&rsquo;s Channel 6 News Van
&nbsp;
Our number 7 van has featured in perhaps the most famous cartoon of all time. Thanks to this van the residents of Springfield were kept in touch with the weird, wild and wonderful news that this city...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-7</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-10-28</pubDate>
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                <title>New Products to Van Guard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here at Van Guard, we understand how important the safety of your van and its contents are to you and now we are able to offer you the means to protect it. Our two new fire extinguishers can offer you the peace of mind that if a small fire does break...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-01</pubDate>
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                <title>Van Guard’s First Online Sale</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Trading conditions are tough out there for trade professionals and businesses which is why we have launched our first online sale. We have taken 20% off our RRP for all roof systems ordered online.
The range includes roof bars and racks, gallery racks...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/van-guard’s-first-online-sale</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-03</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 6</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s entry into the Top 10 famous vans of all time has perhaps the most eye-catching appearance of our whole list, with Lloyd (Jim Carrey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) perhaps the only two characters crazy enough to own it. Yes, number 6 is ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-6</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-04</pubDate>
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                <title>And the Most Reliable Van is...</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

The recent Fleet News FN50 survey results are in where the big-shots of the commercial vehicle manufacturing business have been battling it out to be number one.&nbsp; Like the European Unions&rsquo; handling of the debt crisis, this years&...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/industry-news/and-the-most-reliable-van-is...</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-10</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 5</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

&lsquo;If there&rsquo;s something strange, in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?&rsquo; was a question that could only be answered by one very special group of three doctors, in one incredibly special vehicle. Before the controversy starts...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-5</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-11</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 4</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

It is not every day where one van plays such an important role in British culture. One that is linked to one of the most-loved television shows of all time. And one that is laughed at so frequently it is a constant reminder to NEVER own one...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-4</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-18</pubDate>
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                <title>How to choose between individual roof bars or a roof rack</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to deciding whether to buy roof bars or roof racks.&nbsp; Generally, a number of factors can influence which roof system you choose for your van.&nbsp; Obviously, the size and wheel base of your van will play...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/'how-to'-guides/how-to….choose-between-individual-roof-bars-or-a-roof-rack</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-22</pubDate>
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                <title>Vans of the Future</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here at Van Guard we love the future. Often when we see a van of the future they look shiny and full of gizmo&rsquo;s that would make a teenager&rsquo;s bedroom look out of date. Technology appears to be transporting the commercial vehicle world into...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/industry-news/vans-of-the-future</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-24</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 3</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

&lsquo;If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire&hellip;&rsquo; the third place on our Top 10 Vans of all time. Accompanied by one of the most memorable theme tunes in film and television history...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-3</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-11-25</pubDate>
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                <title>Van Guard Proud to Announce New Product</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As of today, Van Guard Accessories are pleased to announce that we will be supplying the fantastic Safe-T-Bars. These bars are a must-have if you take protecting your van seriously, and frankly, why wouldn&rsquo;t you? Just one knock to the back of your...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/van-guard-proud-to-announce-new-product</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-12-07</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Firstly, apologies for this blog being a week late, I am sure the tension at not knowing the number 2 van in our top 10 list has been unbearable for you&hellip;. Well be tense no more, our silver medal winner is in. And not only that, it is one...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-2</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-12-09</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Famous Vans in History - No. 1</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The time has come, dear reader(s), for the most famous van in the history of the universe to be unveiled. One day, people will tell their grandchildren of the 16th December 2011 as the day their knowledge of famous vans was slightly changed, hopefully...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-famous-vans-in-history---no.-1</link>
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                <pubDate>2011-12-16</pubDate>
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                <title>Alternative New Year’s Resolutions – Courtesy of Van Guard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It is that time of year again, Christmas and New Years have come and gone, you have eaten FAR too much, drunk yourself through a 2 week hangover and are currently seeing how much longer you can put off putting that pesky Xmas tree back in the loft. With...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/alternative-new-year’s-resolutions-–-courtesy-of-van-guard</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-01-06</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 10</title>
                <description><![CDATA[
10) Abraham Van Helsing
&nbsp;
Following the &lsquo;success&rsquo; of our last Top 10 list, Van Guard have decided to create the second most-relevant-and-in-no-way-tedious-link-to-a-van chart. This time we are tackling famous people with &lsquo;Van...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-10</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-01-27</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 9</title>
                <description><![CDATA[9) Denise Van Outen
&nbsp;
Welcome again for the second instalment of our newest &lsquo;Top 10 list&rsquo;. If you were questioning the relevance of this to Light Commercial Vehicles I am sure this week will probably, um, continue to question that ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-9</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-02-03</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 8</title>
                <description><![CDATA[8) Van Der Valk
&nbsp;
Hello all and we are happy to get back to Van Guard&rsquo;s Top 10 Top Van People, which are people who are lucky enough to be born with the word van in their name. Trust me, they are just the best type of people (if you scroll...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-8</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-02-17</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 7</title>
                <description><![CDATA[7) Herman Van Rompuy
&nbsp;
Good morning or afternoon (depending on when you read this), I hope you are ready to find out who the number 7 &lsquo;Van&rsquo; person is. And even if you are not, I am going to be enlightening you with this information...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-7</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-02-24</pubDate>
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                <title>New Products for NEW Combo</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As you know, here at Van Guard, we like to think that we have the most comprehensive range of van accessories to fit all popular current makes and model of vans.&nbsp;So, it is great to know that we have just extended our range of products to include...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/new-products-for-new-combo</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-02-29</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 6</title>
                <description><![CDATA[6) Eddie Van Halen
&nbsp;
Welcome back all to the Top 10 list of people with &lsquo;Van&rsquo; in their name and I am pleased to tell you that we are inching closer to finding out who is the numero uno. And who knows, maybe over the next couple of ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-6</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-02</pubDate>
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                <title>New Products for VW Caddy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Hot on the heels of the Combo, we have been working on the product range for the Caddy &ndash; and we have discovered something interesting&hellip;. (yawn, yawn&hellip;is this like train spotting but for Van accessories?)
&nbsp;
The bulkhead for the...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/new-products-for-vw-caddy</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-05</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 5</title>
                <description><![CDATA[5) Marco van Basten
&nbsp;
Greetings one and all, hopefully 2012 is being kind to you all and that you are enjoying, or at the very least being mildly distracted from what you were meant to be doing by this blog. It has really helped distract me; in...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name--no.-5</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-09</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 4</title>
                <description><![CDATA[4) This week we will be unveiling yet another famous &lsquo;Van&rsquo; who we believe is brilliant enough to have been recognised as one of the greatest Vans of all time. I say greatest, well, top 4 at the very latest. After Dutch footballers, Belgian...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-4</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-16</pubDate>
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                <title>New Products for NV200</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here at Van Guard we like to listen to customer feedback. One that kept coming up was to manufacture a bulkhead for the Nissan NV200. Now, as you may know, the NV200 comes as standard with a factory fitted bulkhead but&nbsp;we have received a number ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/new-products-for-nv200</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-20</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 3</title>
                <description><![CDATA[3) Jean Claude Van Damme
&nbsp;
Welcome back fans of Vans as we find out who is the first member of our Van-name podium (I am aware the competition name has probably changed every week). This week&rsquo;s entrant has starred in some great Hollywood...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-3</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-23</pubDate>
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                <title>CATLOC - The Leading Name in catalytic converter anti-theft devices</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Renowned for our roof systems, pipe carriers &amp; bulkheads, we now supply the market leading name in catalytic converter anti-theft devices &ndash; CATLOC.&nbsp; Made from marine grade stainless steel, CATLOC is easy to install &amp; securely attaches...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/catloc---the-leading-name-in-catalytic-converter-anti-theft-devices</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-27</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[2) Cue Top of the Pops theme tune and &lsquo;New in at two&rsquo;&hellip; That would have looked much better in video form but alas, we have almost reached the number 1 most famous &lsquo;Van&rsquo;. If there have been any people so far who you have ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-2</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-03-30</pubDate>
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                <title>ISO Accreditation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our commitment to quality and the environment was confirmed last month when we passed our ISO audit for yet another year.
ISO 9001 &ndash; Quality standard
ISO 14001 &ndash; Environmental standard
Hooray!
But what does this all mean to Joe in the...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/iso-accreditation</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-03</pubDate>
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                <title>Great start to the year for the Berlingo...</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The first two months of 2012 proved to be a great month for Berlingo sales. Total sales of 1,345 for January and February represented almost a quarter of the market share. With the Berlingo establishing itself as a market leader, have you just bought...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/great-start-to-the-year-for-the-berlingo...</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-04</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 People with ‘Van’ in their name - No. 1</title>
                <description><![CDATA[1) After weeks of thrilling debate, exhilarating suspense, over-the-top metaphors and a distinct lack of Vanessa Feltz, we arrive at the number one person with &lsquo;van&rsquo; in their name. I think we can all agree it has been an emotional rollercoaster...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-people-with-‘van’-in-their-name---no.-1</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-05</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 models of Van for 2011 - No. 10</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here we go then , our first serious Top 10 countdown&hellip;this time we are going to work our way through the Top 10 makes and models of van &ndash; based on SMMT figures released at the end of last year (which is probably something you would expect...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-models-of-van-for-2011---no.-10</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-13</pubDate>
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                <title>MORE Products for NV200</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Following on from our post on 20th March about our NV200 Bulkheads, we are delighted to say that we have designed &amp; manufactured aftermarket window grilles for the NV200.
A proven deterrent against theft from vans, all Van Guard window grilles are...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/more-products-for-nv200</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-18</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 models of Van for 2011 - No. 9</title>
                <description><![CDATA[So then! It&rsquo;s Friday, meaning it&rsquo;s now time for No. 9 in our Top 10 countdown of the Top 10 makes and models of van for 2011.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;
The ninth place van is a Ford. And it&rsquo;s not a Transit. Yes, it&rsquo;s the Transit Connect...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-models-of-van-for-2011---no.-9</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-20</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 models of Van for 2011 - No. 8</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Careering in at Number 8 out of our Top 10 van countdown is the Peugeot Partner which has generally been well reviewed by the trade press.
However, in true Poirot style, we have found one consistent flaw.&nbsp; Its one notable downfall seems to be the...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-models-of-van-for-2011---no.-8</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-04-27</pubDate>
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                <title>New National Sales Manager</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It is always so exciting when someone new joins the team, and never more so when you are welcoming a new sales manager to your midst.&nbsp; This is such a vibrant and critical role to any company&rsquo;s success and it is with absolute delight that we...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/new-national-sales-manager</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-03</pubDate>
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                <title>It was all going so well...</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It was all going so well...
&nbsp;
A very warm welcome to the business.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Everything in place. Nice office. Coffee machine outside.&nbsp; PC set up.&nbsp; Email set up.&nbsp; Friendly people, etc. etc. etc.
&nbsp;
Then our marketing ...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/it-was-all-going-so-well...</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-03</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 models of Van for 2011 - No. 6</title>
                <description><![CDATA[And here is number 6 of our Top 10 van count down:&nbsp; the Vauxhall Combo, the new version being a reincarnation of the Fiat Doblo and on sale since February 2012.&nbsp; (And no, I did not have the opportunity of driving behind one on my way to work...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/top-10-models-of-van-for-2011---no.-6</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-11</pubDate>
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                <title>Über efficient company and fantastic quality products</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I then started to have a look at our CRM system and came across a familiar name, Paul O&rsquo;Brian, 
Head of Sales at Breeze VW Commercials in Poole. I have known him for 15 years and he was always one of my favourite scousers!! 
&nbsp;
So I rang...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/Über-efficient-company-and-fantastic-quality-products</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-04</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 models of Van for 2011 - No. 7</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Rolling in at Number 7 in our Top 10 van countdown is...the Renault Trafic. Remember only 1 letter &lsquo;F&rsquo;, else the Trafic wardens will be on your case. (...I&rsquo;m sorry) &nbsp;You might like to know that I was driving behind a silver Trafic...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/top-ten's/top-10-models-of-van-for-2011---no.-7</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-04</pubDate>
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                <title>Van Guard Bulkheads for Transit Chassis Double Cabs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Van Guard Bulkheads for Transit Chassis Double Cabs
After being asked to design and manufacture a bulkhead for the Ford Transit Chassis Double Cab, our technical team took the opportunity with both hands to produce another Van Guard product. &nbsp;Rumour...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-10</pubDate>
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                <title>So Good I went Twice!! - Part 1</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Those of you who visited the show last month will have had different reasons for attending.
For me, less than a week in a new role with a new company in a market I have not worked in directly before, the reasons for visiting were compelling. 
&...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-10</pubDate>
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                <title>New T-Slot Accessories</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With&nbsp;the continued promise of developing T-slot accessories, we are proud to say that we have&nbsp;revised two current roof bar accessories, our&nbsp;Wind Deflector &amp; Beacon Bracket,&nbsp;allowing them to fully utilise the T-slot in our roof...]]></description>
                <link>/blog/van-guard-news/new-t-slot-accessories</link>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-16</pubDate>
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                <title>So Good I went Twice!! - Part 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Spending time with the boss is always a good thing in the early days. However as Barry and myself are huge foodies we spent too much time making each other starving by the time we got there. However no bacon rolls were on offer as on arrival Barry proceeded...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>2012-05-17</pubDate>
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