With its painted V at the front, circular headlights and large VW badge in the middle, VWs demands attention. However, thanks to competing waves of nostalgia, the iconic Transporter T1 also demands a BIG budget. Yet, whilst time has taken away the opportunity to secure one for yourself, a new alternative has reared its head – from Japan of all places.

This just in: they paid out. Volkswagen has paid out a STARTLING £193m to settle 91,000(!) legal claims in England and Wales linked to the VW emission scandal. The law is the law; if a company misleads its customers, it should not be able to walk away from the sale without being held responsible. Fortunately, that’s just what’s happened.

Dreaming about an overseas escape but aren’t all that keen on the idea of airports and packed planes right now? If so, you might consider reining it back and taking things on the road in your VW Transporter. After all, it is what it’s made for – isn’t it? Vans offer the perfect recipe for adventure and spontaneity. The trouble is, you also have to contend with the rising prices in campsite prices both at home and abroad . . . Mo’ freedom, mo’ problems – so which is it? The UK or Europe?