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JUMP STARTING: What is the correct way to jump start a car? (FAQs)
If the recipient car fails to start and the starter motor is released, the alternator voltage on the donor car could in actual fact overshoot the charging voltage, this is a spike or surge. This phenomenon even occurs to a lesser extent on cars when heavy loads such as heated windows are switch off and even headlights. -
Review: Dyson Pure hot+cool purifying fan heater (productReview)
There's no doubt that the Dyson Pure hot+cool purifying fan heater does an excellent job of purifying air, and it really does heat/cool a room down in very little time. There are very few machines that will give you such intricate detail about the quality of the air in your environment - but, for most people, we think the price is still too high. -
Review: Kawasaki Z-125 (productReview)
Still, it’s not a hardship and the six-speed gearbox’s ratios suit the power and delivery well. As for the brakes, the Z-125 comes with a single 290mm petal disc up front and 220mm disc at the rear. Nothing fancy here, but they work well and there’s ABS anti-locking to help newer riders gain confidence quickly and avoid emergency spills off the bike. The suspension is also equally competent without being flash, so you get 37mm front forks and Kawasaki’s Uni-Trak rear end. -
Review: Peugeot Kisbee 50 (productReview)
However, there’s only a centre stand included in the list price, so you have to pay extra for the kick stand. You might also consider the front screen, top box and leg cover. Tick the boxes for that lot and you have one of the very best 50cc scooters in the game and all for less than the price of a basic Honda Vision. One nil to Peugeot, then. -
Review: Campingaz Party Grill 600 (productReview)
We initially treated it as a barbecue, cooking a selection of ribs, burgers and sausages on its large, circular grill. It’s very good at this - with its Piezo ignition providing easy match-free lighting and instant heat. The grill is huge, meaning there's plenty of room to move food around, allowing you to work out the varying temperature across the cooker.;'>
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Review: Abee M7 dash camera (productReview)
Even so, it’s still possible to make out a reasonable level of detail – enough to prove what car was at fault in an accident at the very least. The wide angle lens provides a good field of view around the front of the car, which ideal is for capturing incidents in tight spaces or at junctions.
Review: Honda Super Cub (productReview)
The 17-inch wheels are bigger than most of its obvious rivals, giving it a plusher ride over most bumps, and Honda has ditched the leading link front suspension featured on earlier Cubs in favour of a telescopic fork. The result is predictable, stable handling that lets you hustle this 109kg machine through traffic like a guided weapon. The steering has plenty of lock, the weight is carried down low and the ABS-equipped front brake gives plenty of feel and confidence.
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It can manage 12.4 miles of off-roading or 18.6 miles on a flat surface while front and rear LED lights will help to keep you safe and visible on the road.
Review: Kawasaki Z300 (productReview)
To bring it all back to a safe halt, there’s a 290mm single front disc with two piston caliper and a 220mm rear disc. You can also order ABS for the Z300 and we’d absolutely recommend it as it adds only 2kg to the overall weight, making this the lightest anti-lock system on any two-wheeler.
Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
All of this praise for the SH makes it all the more frustrating when you discover its few flaws. Prime among these is the paucity of storage space. There’s a glovebox in the front leg guard, but the real disappointment is the underseat cubby. It’s not big enough for a full-face helmet and you’ll be pushed to pack in waterproofs along with an open-face lid. As a result, an optional top box becomes essential on the SH300i.
Review: Boardman ADV 8.6 gravel bike (productReview)
Coming in at £825, it certainly looks attractively priced compared to more established brands. What's more impressive is some of the kit they've used, with Shimano Sora shifters, as well as front and rear derailleurs. Look at some pricier rivals such as the Specialized Diverge 5 E5 and you'll find it kitted out with Shimano's cheaper Claris derailleurs and shifters. The only cost-cutting is the Tektro MD-C510 cable-actuated disc brakes, rather than the more responsive hydraulic disc brakes on Boardman's ADV 8.9.
Review: Shark Skwal Helmet (productReview)
The Skwal has an integrated sun visor, two air vents, a Pinlock-ready main visor and a washable, removable lining. The Skwal’s party trick is its built-in lighting system, with two green LEDs front and rear. These can be switched on and off with a waterproof button on the base of the helmet that can be operated easily with gloves. There are two illumination settings – on or flashing – or the lights can be left off entirely.
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Review: Mio MiVue C570 (productReview)
Well, let's get into it... What's it like? In the box, we get the C570 dash cam, a 12v car charger, suction mount and a guide to help us set the dash cam up. It's pretty simple to get to grips with - like most dash cams, you just plug it in, slot in a microSD card (which isn't provided) and stick it to your windscreen.
Review: Cybex Sirona S i-Size (productReview)
Tipping the scales at 15kg it's not the kind of seat you want to be moving between cars regularly, unless you're working on your biceps. That said, it's easy to fit. Unlike many other similar car seats, the two Isofix arms move independently of each other. This makes it much easier if you're fitting it into a tight spot, such as the back of a three-door car or coupe.
Review: Garmin Dash Cam Mini (productReview)
The Garmin Dash Cam Mini is the smallest dash camera we've ever tested and you'd be hard-pressed to find anything smaller on the market. At just 5cm long it's smaller than most car keys, which means it can sit pretty much unnoticed in your windscreen. There's no screen but it can be set up using the Garmin Drive app, which also lets you view, edit and download (or send) footage thanks to the built-in WiFi and Bluetooth.
Review: Hovding 2.0 bicycle airbag helmet (productReview)
If you've ever worn a very large scarf or a neck pillow on a plane, you'll know what we mean. Though, it doesn't stop you from doing over-the-shoulder checks for cars and such. The gas inflator that inflates the airbag rests on the cyclist’s back. So, for race bike riders or those that don't sit upright, the discomfort will likely be worse.
Review: Marshall Kilburn II (productReview)
We’ve been using the Kilburn II for about two weeks and we've only fully charged it once - so it really is fantastic on that front. Annoyingly, however, is the unusual type of power cord - it's not got a typical micro USB port. Losing a power plug usually means digging around for another one that'll charge your speaker, but in the case of the Kilburn II - you're likely to have to buy another one, so don't lose it.
Review: See.Sense ICON2 (productReview)
They’ll also work as a brake light and, working in conjunction with the app, they can even act as a bike theft monitor. The ICON2 has 300 lumens in the rear and 400 in the front, with each light containing two different types of LEDs (for both a focused and dispersed beam). This makes you visible up to 3km (3000 metres) away and gives you 270-degrees of side visibility - according to the Northern Ireland-based company.
Review: Hozelock Cloud Controller (productReview)
The two key pieces of equipment in the box are the two grey boxes. The first stays in the house and connects to your router (just like many smart central heating systems do), while the second - the timed flow control device - screws onto your outside tap in the same way a standard Hozelock does.
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