Our many thanks go to all our sponsors for their support - without them this trip would not be possible.

A special mention to Aaron Lamb at the Lonely Planet office for being a great pal over the last 2 years and allowing me to harass him constantly for various LP books. Thanks Aaron!

The Matador Company is an independent business group, doing business internationally in four main areas: Tyres, Machinery, Conveyor Belts and Automotive. Matador brand is mainly well known as a traditional tyre producer on its domestic and European markets. Matador tyres have been first equipment supplies, in a variety of sizes, to Skoda cars for many years. In the last 10 years Matador have made big steps in terms of its tyre range. Nowadays Matador produces not only bestselling sizes on the markets but also ultra high performance tyres of up to 200miles/hour and a large range of off road tyres as well.

Its product portfolio spreads to the automotive sector as developer and supplier of units and components to European car manufacturers. This year the company has celebrated 100years since its registration and is still in healthy condition and keeping pace with its competitors.

The Managing director of Matador Uk Ltd, Miroslav Plevak, very kindly met us in person and donated a set of new tyres which were very gratefully received.

Bronco 4x4 Ltd are based in Leek, Staffordshire and specialise in Tyres, Wheels and Accessories for 4x4 / SUV vehicles.
Tyres: for Off Road and On Road such as our very Own Grizzly to all the Major brands.
Wheels: From Steel wheels to Alloy, Chrome or Silver , 15" to 26"
Accessories: such as Wheel Spacers , Nuts and Suspension Kits all supplied. Jonathan from the sales team was kind enough to donate a new set of wheels complete with locking nuts.

Noise Killer UK supply soundproofing for cars, industrial and marine applications. Noisekiller have researched, designed and developed a range of sound proofing materials that can be used in the automotive, marine, domestic and industrial sectors.

Managing Director, Steve Bithell and Sales Director, Debbie Worrall kindly donated a noise reduction kit which will save our ears from some major pounding. Land Rovers were not designed for stealth it seems.

Automotive Electrical Ltd specializes in the areas of, generators, split charge systems, air conditioning, CCTV vehicle design and build. Satellite systems, Specialist batteries, Eberspacher heating and air conditioning systems, Battery chargers and Inverters, Satellite Systems and Receivers.

The Managing Director of Automotive Electrical Ltd, David Hodgson, took it upon himself to convince Eberspacher to donate us a new air heater and have it fitted at Automotives premises in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, for which we are hugely grateful.

The Managing Director of Hants Auto Fuels, Steve Sheppard, is a true gentleman and quickly impressed us with his genuine friendliness. Not only did he give us great advice but also donated and installed an LPG conversion for our Landy.

The Roof Box Company is the UK's largest specialist distributor of load carrying gear - particularly roof bars, roof boxes, and bike, ski and boat carriers. They also supply various other items including snowchains, car boot mats and liners, car seat covers, and bike transport boxes and bags.

Managing Director, Martin Gray, is a cool bloke and offered some good advice as well as donating a roof box, waterproof cases and snow chains .

Sentry Group are a world leader in fire-resistant and security storage containers.

Customer Service Manager, Jenny Peters kindly donated a safe for storing documents and valubles which will prove invaluble on our travels.

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