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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
  >> Read our full review Spytrack Nano tracker This   tracker by Rewire Security is ostensibly the simplest piece of electrical kit you’ll ever buy. It’s a small tracker device for keeping tabs on any particular thing of your choice — be it a car, an object or a person. If you want to track a car, you’ll need to buy the optional magnetic case (£25) if you want to make it fully waterproof and stick it in the wheel arch. Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit, that’ll also prevent the battery from running out.
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  Top 10: Favourite products of 2018 (Article)
  It fits a double DIN slot, so check with a car electrician if you’re not sure if it’s compatible with your car. This system effectively replicates the same functionality you would get from a new car with the latest connectivity features and it's very easy to use.
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  Top 10: Must-haves for winter riding (Article)
  Thermals You’ll hear a lot of talk about base layers and core clothing, but it all amounts to the same thing: good old-fashioned thermals. Old fashioned, maybe, but still very effective at trapping warm air next to your skin to keep the cold out while also wicking away sweat. Combine thermal trousers and top with some added socks and you have an excellent starting point for any winter kit.
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  Top 10: Lego sets for older children 2023 (Article)
  Ideas Tron: Legacy Replicate the thrilling light cycle chases from Tron: Legacy with this low-cost kit aimed at 10-year-olds and up. Three minifigures - Sam Flynn, Quorra and Rinzler - are bundled in, while the two light cycles have smart orange and blue translucent elements, including a clever rectangular piece at the rear to represent the power streams.
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  Review: Ducati Scrambler 2016 (productReview)
  There is plenty of lock in the bars, so tight turns in traffic are straightforward and, while the bars themselves are quite wide, they’re sufficiently high as to not interfere with car mirrors too much when filtering. The mirrors are reasonably clear and the Scrambler makes enough noise to be noticed by other, inattentive motorists, especially with optional Termignoni exhausts fitted.
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  Review: 70mai 4K Omni dash cam (productReview)
  On top of that, the dash cam records 1FPS footage in parking mode (to save memory card space) and this includes the rear camera, so you can always review any footage, even if it doesn't necessarily involve damage to your car. Oh - and one nice touch is the screensaver. It's a little face that emotes as you drive along and our three year-old son spent most journeys chatting to it and waiting for it to give him a thumbs up... 
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  Classic Car Tyres (Article)
  Different types of classic car tyres Not sure which type of tyres you need for your classic car? Have a read of this as we run through the options. Mostly found on vintage and veteran European cars, these tyres have large ridges of hard rubber running around the cirmcumfrence of the tyre (hence the name).
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  Cheap GAP insurance for camper vans and motorhomes (Article)
  Money-saving tools Find cheap van insurance Used van prices and valuations Free and cheap history checks See Also  Cheap GAP insurance for cars Save on car insurance Cheap car finance ** Sometimes we show a link with a * next to it. It means that it is an affiliate link and as a result helps HonestJohn Vans stay free to use.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  This meant that although it was uneconomical for the insurer to repair the car, the car was repairable. We said that the insurer had clearly acted incorrectly. Mr G was still the owner of the car at the time the insurer disposed of it. And he had asked the insurer to return the car to him, so that he could arrange a repair.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  It is perfect for the urban dwellers who only need a car part-time, those looking for a more flexible alternative to public transport as well as the many households who have either given up a household car or downsized the family vehicle and are hiring larger vehicles for holidays and specific occasions.  Customers are guaranteed vehicles on average just 6 months old and can select a car group by its average CO2 emissions.
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  Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers (Article)
  Without a barrier, many dogs will leap into the cabin of the car. This not only risks damaging upholstery with mud and claw scratches but can also be very dangerous and can potentially cause an accident. The Travall Guard is a quality product. It's lightweight, easy to install and doesn't rattle - but it's also at the top end of the price scale for dog guards.
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  Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers (Article)
  Without a barrier, many dogs will leap into the cabin of the car. This not only risks damaging upholstery with mud and claw scratches but can also be very dangerous and can potentially cause an accident. The Travall Guard is a quality product. It's lightweight, easy to install and doesn't rattle - but it's also at the top end of the price scale for dog guards.
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  Nissan CVTs don't appear to be able to hold 2nd gear on slippy surfaces when setting off (equivalent of the Snow button on some old Autos). A real pain on icy / snowy roads or even slight uphill wet grassy fields. Direct Shift Gearboxes For example VAG's transvverse engine twin-shaft 6-speed manual transmission with a pair of oil clutches.
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  Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
  .  They may also ask questions about the security of the location, so be sure to note if the area has CCTV, a gated car park or regular patrols from on-site security. Most providers offer comprehensive and third party insurance. As a minimum, the van and its fixtures and fittings (for serving food) should be included.
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  Best dash cameras 2025 (Article)
  Given the price, it outperforms more expensive dash cams from many well-known brands, both in terms of features and the footage it captures. Easy to set up, the GS63H is a camera you can leave in your car and not have to worry about. As soon as turn on the ignition it starts recording and you can forget about it. You can also set the screen to turn off when you're driving to make it less distracting - a little lights tells you it's still recording.
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  Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
  Aprilia RS4 125 - £3871 In the late 1990s and early 2000s the absolute king of the college car park was the Aprilia RS125. When derestricted it genuinely quick – at least when it wasn’t being fixed. Emissions rules mean the new model is a four-stroke with less power, but if you plan on one day riding a real sports bike this is a good place to get practice.
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  Review: Lexmoto Viper 125 2017 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/7dffd45975744bff92616d71dbba4bcd" /> If you’re an urban rider, fitting through gaps and sprinting away from traffic lights is easy and the bike has just about enough road presence to be noticed by car drivers – though whether they’ll respect your L plates is a different matter. Take to a twisting road and the Viper is a decent ride – the suspension soaks up the worst bumps, while the bars give plenty of leverage.
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  Cheap ice cream van insurance (Article)
  Insuring an ice cream van will require some understanding of the vehicle’s value and the cost of its fixtures and fittings. You can carry over your no claims bonus from your car or van, but you’ll need to provide the insurer with an accurate, realistic valuation of the vehicle. In addition to van insurance, you’ll also need some form of public liability cover that'll protect you in the event of someone making a compensation claim against you or your business.
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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  Prioritise the ones that are urgent and will keep the car on the road. While it might be nice to get those bubbles of rust over the rear wheelarch sorted, it’s a slippery slope. That splendid wheelarch will only highlight the car’s other shortcomings.
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  Top 20: Camper van essentials (Article)
  Read our scooter reviews Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm - from £25 Most camper vans come with alarms for detecting carbon monoxide and smoke, but if you have an old model there’s a good chance you’ll need to get both. Fortunately, they’re quite affordable at around £15 and they’re easy to fit – so even if you do have one it might be worth upgrading to a better, more modern model.