Hi Mat
Thanks for the feedback!
When you download VirtueMart 1.0.13a you get the component plus loads of modules, product scroller, latest products, VM search module are all in this complete package.
regards Your cart question The template used from Shape 5 comes with quick view cart the one i used on my site, template download and add ons see here
http://www.shape5.com/component/option,com_docman/Itemid,59/task,cat_view/gid,36/Hope this helps
Kind regards Pete