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14 July 2010
We were contacted by Martin Cozens of Banc Media of Manchester promising huge increases in first page results for google, below is the testimonial I was supposed to have written at some point after we’d instructed Banc.
www.bancmedia.com
Had I in fact written this, one would think I could spell my own name after some 36 years!
Neil [...]
16 April 2010
New are these top end Range Rover side steps.
Specific to the 2002 onwards model the side steps feature
A rubberised tread plate with a polished stainless steel
Trim to the outer edges. Supplied as a pair with all fittings.
Easily installed on the Range Rover in approx 1 hour,
no drilling is required.
priced at £198.57 a pair
See them here
16 April 2010
Avenger Work Style Truck top / XTC2/SUT hardtop canopy handle.
A more reliable replacement for the factory offering, these handles fit the work style
Avenger top as well as the XTC2 and SUT models of Avenger top, price is for complete tailgate handle, lock and keys.
More reliable than the original Avenger work style / XTC2 truck top [...]
6 April 2010
New in are 4×4 accessories for the all new Kia Sorento model. The all new Sorento has lost its ladder type chassis. New 4×4 accessories include stainless steel front bull bars which comply with new leglislation, side steps and running boards available in alloy and stainless steel finishes. Acrylic plastics include window deflectors and head [...]
6 April 2010
New in our light Pod’s with Quad rectangular lights, four high powered spot lights each fitted with 55 watt bulbs aid visibility. Especially useful for off roading where improved lighting is a necessity, each spot light is individually adjustable. Housed in a high quality ABS plastic the light pod is excellent value at under £100.00 [...]
6 April 2010
New in are aluminimum front and rear skid plates. The front skid plate is attached to the lower front bumper valance on the Qashqai easily in minutes. The rear skid plate is much larger and houses the centre bumper mounted fog light. Both are finished in a bright silver metallic finish and are specific to [...]
17 March 2010
Made for the new L200 Long Bed, the new Aeroklas truck tops feature either a blank sided work top which is available in either white or colour matched, or a version with tinted sliding side windows. Aeroklas truck tops are manufactured from twin thermoformed ABS sheet. A smooth outer ABS shell is bonded to an [...]
17 March 2010
We have now fitted the TRUX lift kit to our Nissan Navara D40, the Adventura model has been lifted to aid fitting larger wheels & tyres. The kit was fitted in circa 4 hours, Since the showing of the Top Gear Polar Challenge featuring the modified / lifted Toyota Hilux, interest in this type of [...]
17 March 2010
Stainless Steel side steps and Rear Light Guards have come into stock for the Dodge Nitro, the side steps are a round tubular stainless steel bar with black ABS tread plates. Easilly fitted and specific to the Nitro the steps are available from stock for around £200.00 Rear light guards compliment the Nitro’s looks and [...]
17 March 2010
New Ford Kuga accessories have arrived, new stainless steel side bars will compliment our new front bars on the Kuga very nicely. The side bars are made from 2.5” diameter tubing and are fitted without drilling. The Front bar is highly polished to a chrome look finish though made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion. [...]
17 March 2010
Range rover running boards have arrived, a new aluminium side step has landed for the 2002-2009 Rangerover. The aluminimum side steps feature black end caps and a black anti slip centre strip. The Side steps are anodized to prevent corrosion and ensure durability, specific to the Rangerover being easily fitted and non drill. The same [...]
3 March 2010
Just in exclusively for the Nissan Qashqai are these robust and stylish aluminium combination roof rail and cross bars
Specifically made for the Nissan Qashqai and incredibly versatile they consist of a set of roof rails and two roof cross-bars which can be slid to the required position.
Tough black anodized finish, crossbars feature integrated non-slip [...]
23 February 2010
Mitsubishi L200 Roll & Lock Roll Tops Back In
After what seems ages the L200 Roll top tonneau cover is back in stock at last. A delay in the USA had meant we’d not seen stocks for some 3 months. The Roll and Lock is Europes leading retractable rolling tonneau cover for pickups. Roll and Lock [...]
23 February 2010
Car Mats back in stock.
Our fastest moving Mud Mats are now back in stock. Available in either Black or Mid Grey, Mud Mats will protect your 4×4 carpet mats from the Mud, Wet & Snow.
Supplied as a set of four, the front mats are larger than the rear’s. The heavy duty rubber moulded mat has [...]
17 February 2010
We have now installed our first Toyota Hilux/Vigo lift kit on our own 2004 onwards model Hilux.
The lift kit comprises a 1’’ rear end lift courtesy of a spacer block kit between the axle and leaf spring, the front suspension is lifted by 3” with spacers to the front struts.
Our lifted Hilux now sports 305/70/16 [...]
17 February 2010
Our biggest headache this year?
Active 24 or as it should be, Inactive 24 which is more fitting!
The hosting company Active 24 is making life hard for our Webmaster Scotty at 4×4, Active or Inactive 24 are being a pain in the butt when it comes to calls for action from 4×4. Repeated requests have gone [...]
12 February 2010
Great news! Pickup Load Bed liners have just gone down in price. Unusual I know, when most things are increasing due to the weak pound, but you know what they say about “gift horses”.
Standard double cab Bed Liners are now only £115.00 plus vat (down £14.00) and the saving on the extra heavy duty “Aero” [...]
10 February 2010
Forecast’s again show snow is forecast later this week, we are wondering how much is due and for how long? Our last dump of snow saw increased activity for 4×4 Tyre sales, usually fairly static, sales of more aggressive 4×4 tyres saw a big increase over the 2-3 week period after xmas many sizes being [...]
10 February 2010
Difficult decision I thought, until you “Read all about it” or see both covers side by side.
The colour coded New Zealand Sportslid has an impressive and durable double skinned ABS plastic construction, which is thicker and stronger than that of it’s EGR rival. It’s superior smooth finish looks fantastic when colour coded to match your [...]
10 February 2010
So many names and styles, which one is right for you?
Side Steps are designed as the name implies, to be stepped on. These are available in a wide variety of styles ranging from Aluminium, to Rubber and from Stainless steel to powder coated mild steel. All are supplied as a pair and designed to be [...]
29 January 2010
New stocks just arrived, this is what current users say:
‘I’ve been running Hankooks Dynapro MT on my Disco since last back end 305/70/16 I have to say I’m pleased with them both on and off road’
‘I hope they are good as I have just bought 5 for my Dakar.
Dakar recommended them saying they were significantly [...]
7 January 2010
When heavy snow fell on the region last month, for many children it meant a day off school and the chance to build a snowman.
But for the elderly and infirm, who are confined to their homes at the best of times, the hostile weather conditions potentially meant them losing their lifelines – the meals-on- wheels [...]
5 January 2010
Aren’t 4×4’s great when its like this! You cant help feeling smug as you drive along seeing car users sliding all over. Often it’s the small micro-cars that struggle the most, they’re light and just cant get grip whereas a heavier diesel lump under the bonnet gives the extra weight needed to help traction. Even [...]
19 October 2009
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