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Interior Retrims

Although the aesthetics of your Transporter are important, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that most of our time is spent inside of our vans. And just like in the property industry, there’s an abundance of design specialists around the world that can take your interior to the next level.

There is even more interest today, as manufacturers face a constant battle with conflicting government legislations. On one hand vehicles have to pass strict safety tests (a good thing, obviously). But on the other they have to comply with equally tough emission laws. What has this got to do with the interiors of our vans? Safety devices are heavy, and weight is the enemy of emissions. The compromise? Lighter components and this means everything from the metals your Transporter is made from, to the materials used on the interiors. As such, leathers and fabrics

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