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  Bringing a Series 1 back to life.
  At AB4x4s when it comes to restoring Land Rover Series, we like to think we know a thing or two,… Read more: Bringing a Series 1 back to life.
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  Gearboxes
  One question that comes into the workshop on a regular basis is; What gearbox is in my Defender? The main… Read more: Gearboxes
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  Winter motoring guide
  As we are now seeing a dusting of snow around our North Yorkshire workshop we decided to put a few… Read more: Winter motoring guide
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  10 year tyre rules
  In July 2020 Roads Minister Baroness Vere announced that tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned from being… Read more: 10 year tyre rules
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  Only Land Rovers built before 1 January 1980 will be allowed to display black and silver plates
  In 2015 the Historic status was extended covering Land Rovers over 40 years young. The change introduced an unusual quirk… Read more: Only Land Rovers built before 1 January 1980 will be allowed to display black and silver plates
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  Present Ideas 2020 – Part 2
  To keep the page from getting too long we have decided to split the list in two. Week one saw… Read more: Present Ideas 2020 – Part 2
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  Present Ideas 2020
  For the Land Rover enthuasist who is really hard to buy for… We all have that person in on lives… Read more: Present Ideas 2020
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  A bright idea?
  Off the top of my head I can think of about 14 engines that have powered the mighty Land Rover… Read more: A bright idea?
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  Adventures in the Channel Islands
  Beautiful weather, georgous beaches with idillic ports and towns to explore. Jersey is somewhat of an exotic holiday location pretty… Read more: Adventures in the Channel Islands
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  Land Rover Series Colours
  Over the course of 35+ years of ownership most vehicles will have changed colour once or more than once as… Read more: Land Rover Series Colours
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  Reasons why people buy Land Rovers
  Practical It has been described as the classless car. From royalty to farmers these vehicles have their place. From hard… Read more: Reasons why people buy Land Rovers
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  Land Rover from Peter Rabbit film sells at auction!
  The new Peter Rabbit film, which features the voice talents of James Corden and Margot Robbie, entered cinemas in the… Read more: Land Rover from Peter Rabbit film sells at auction!