VOLKSWAGEN FIXES IT FOR JIM…

Posted 9th February, 2009 in Volkswagen | Leave a comment

Feb 09, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) — VLKAY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — The latest celebrity to buy a Volkswagen campervan is none other than the British entertainment legend Sir Jimmy Savile. He bought his new Volkswagen California van from theVolkswagen Van Centre (West Yorkshire) at Cleckheaton near Leeds, who fixed it for Jim to take delivery of his new pride and joy just before Christmas.

‘I’ve had two other Volkswagen campers over the years, but thisCalifornia is the all-singing, all-dancing dream vehicle for me,’ said Sir Jimmy Savile. ‘I’m a wanderer, and always have been, so I love motorhomes and especially sleeping in them. Sometimes I get home, check my post, shower and still sleep in the campervan outside!’ he continued.

The Volkswagen California is the latest in a long line of campervans based on the VolkswagenTransporter. The latest model is unique as it’s now produced by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk) to ensure the highest quality and is sold with a full three-year warranty.

The beauty of the California van’s versatile design is that it’s a real go-anywhere multi-activity vehicle. It can just as easily be used for daily transport to work or shopping trips, or as a living space for hobbies, days out or touring holidays.

The van quickly converts to a real home from home complete with an electric pop-up roof, two double beds, fridge, cooker and sink, with an outdoor table and chairs neatly tucked away in the side door and tailgate. Both front seats swivel to create a sociable indoor lounge area with an adjustable free-standing table; plus there are fresh onboard water and waste tanks and an AC converter to enable the brief use of 230V electrical equipment, when it’s not possible to connect to an external 230V electrical hook-up.

Of all the vans for sale in the award-winning range, Sir Jimmy chose the top-of-the-range California camper with a five-cylinder, 2.5-litre TDI PD, 174 PS turbodiesel engine, complete with Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, and an optional bike rack on the tailgate.

Never one to sit still for long, Sir Jimmy has already taken his first trip in the California campervan, heading off to the Lake District.

Full details of the Volkswagen California campervan are available fromwww.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/california or by calling 0800 717131.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a provider of high quality new and used vans. Our award-winning range includes: the iconic VW Transporter, the California, the Crafter, the Caravelle and the VW Caddy.

Vans for sale can be found through our network of UK Van Centres by visitingwww.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/van-centres