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  Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
  What gives the 612GW the edge however is the headline-grabbing 4K Ultra HD resolution and the polarising filter that makes for excellent footage in dark or poor weather conditions. If you do a lot of driving at night or in the rain and you want to be as certain as you can that your dashcam will capture the crucial information, the 612GW is right up at the top of the pile. >> Read our full review  
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  Top 10: Best sat navs for motorhomes (Article)
  You could opt for CoPilot’s excellent ‘Caravan’ mobile app, which is designed specifically for those towing a caravan or driving a motorhome. It supports offline maps, meaning you don’t have to rely on a mobile signal, and plots routes based on your vehicle’s size and load. You also get European maps with lifetime updates, speed limit indications and alerts, a vast points of interest database and a route planning tool.
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  Review: Yamaha XMAX 300 (productReview)
  As for the ride quality, it’s better resolved than some larger maxi-scooters. A 15-inch front wheel lets the XMAX drive over most potholes rather than slamming into them, while the 14-inch rear wheel helps when tipping into corners. At the end of the journey, you have both side and centre stands to choose from.
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  Review: Thule Easyfold XT 2 933 bike carrier rack (productReview)
  The rack weighs 18kg and features  rear lights, indicators and number plate holder, along with a plug to connect the electrics. This means you can carry large mountain bikes, without worrying about breaking driving laws due to the wheels obscuring your vehicle’s number plate and/or tail lights. As well as ensuring you stay on the right side of the law, the Thule rack will limit damage because it sits a good distance away from the vehicle, which should prevent accidental bodywork scuffs from a wayward bike wheel.
• MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  Vehicle Maximum MoT fee Motorcycle £29.65 Motorcycle with sidecar £37.80 Motorcaravans £54.85 Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) £57.30 Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) £54.85 What happens if my car's MoT has expired? If you realise your MoT has expired and haven't booked a test in, you shouldn't drive the vehicle. If you're caught driving a car without an MoT on the road you will be prosecuted. The only exception is if you're driving the car to the garage for a pre-booked MoT test. Advisory notices are problems that may not have caused an MoT fail, but are recommended as needing attention.
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  Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
  The inner sidewall is just as vulnerable to damage against kerbs, rocks and building rubble and the sides of ruts," says Michelin’s Brian Porteous. "Develop a feel for vibration, pull and tyre noise when you are driving and use these signs as an early warning that something may be wrong." "Develop a feel for vibration, pull and tyre noise when you are driving and use these signs as an early warning that something may be wrong.
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  THE LAW FROM 1-10-2012: A new Law from 1 st  October 2012 (part of the Protection of Freedoms Act) changed liability for parking on private land from the driver of the vehicle to the vehicle’s registered keeper, unless the keeper clearly identifies who was driving the car at the time. From figures compiled by the British Parking Association, over 2011-2012, 1,800,000 Private Parking Charge tickets were issued. Of these, 31% went unpaid, leaving 1,242,000 paid.
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  Review: The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour with Afternoon Tea - Buy A Gift (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f7e3ce44dae14a82a9584cfacb89f5cb" /> On the tour, you'll be able to stroll down Diagon Alley and through Gringotts Wizarding Bank, taste a Butterbeer and even walk through part of the house at 4 Privet Drive. We don't want to spoil it so we won't say too much, but the studio is very impressive and massive - so make sure you leave at least three hours to take it all in. Just beware of the expensive extras dotted around.
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  Review: Thule Force XT Sport (productReview)
  The lid feels more sturdy when opening and closing while the sliding lock is much easier to operate, especially if you have cold fingers or you're trying to open the box in the dark after a long drive. That said, at £75 less, the Force is good value and we like the matt finish which seems a bit more hardwearing and won't look as tired as soon as the gloss finish of the Motion range. If you want to save a bit of money, the Force is still a very sound investment.
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  Top 10: Best vacuum cleaners 2023 (Article)
  >> Read our full review Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless With the newest V11 recently launching, the Dyson V7 is getting a bit long in the tooth - however, the cordless vac still packs a punch and now costs less than ever with the new V11 model on the market. The V7 deep cleans carpets with powerful suction and a direct-drive motor head to remove pet hair and ground-in dirt. It can easily transform into a handheld vac and is completely cordless with u p to 30 minutes of fade-free suction. Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Powerline Bagged Vacuum Cleaner This 890W C3 model from Miele features a Turbo Brush and Universal Floorhead, making this bagged vacuum cleaner ideal for those with pets.
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  Review: Anker Roav Viva (productReview)
  Likewise, if you have other smart devices at home then this is ideal — you can turn the lights or the heating on during your drive home as long as you have smart bulbs the other relevant devices. Although Amazon did recently announce its own Echo Auto...
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  Review: Sphero R2-D2 (productReview)
  Charge it for a few hours, download the Sphero app to your phone, then you simply connect to R2 via Bluetooth and you're away. The app looks good and is really simple to use. You can drive R2-D2 yourself - it has an impressively long Bluetooth range - and get him to perform one of the 18 pre-set actions, all from the Star Wars films. These include the scene where R2-D2 is first captured by the Jawas and falls over.
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  Top 10: Dash cams under £50 2020 (Article)
  The  compact design makes it perfect for hiding behind your mirror, so it doesn't take up much space or cause an obstruction while driving. The  dash cam comes with a suction cup mount and a car charger so it's easy to move between vehicles. TOGUARD offer a 30-day money back and 12 months warranty.
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  Review: Azdome GS63H (productReview)
  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. With GPS, WiFi, an easy to use app and reliable software that works well, the GS63H is a great dash cam and one that's easy to recommend.
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  Top Father's Day gifts for 2023 (Article)
  Half day classic car hire If your dad is a fan of classic British sports cars this half day hire from Buyagift is idea. It's priced at £99 for four hours but in that time he'll get the chance to drive three different cars from a range including the  Jaguar E-Type, Triumph TR6, a classic Porsche 911, Jaguar MkII and our favourite - the Austin Healey. Each car comes with m aps and a pre-programmed sat nav while there's a choice of two routes, either the Cotswolds or Malvern, totalling 80 miles.
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  Top 10: Father's Day gifts for Classics fans (Article)
  Classic Wall Art - £14.95 You don’t need to be an Austin A35 fan to appreciate this piece of classic wall art, featuring Longbridge’s smallest four-door saloon along with instructions for safer motoring: “Is your vehicle safe to drive? Check before every journey.”  There’s a five-point check list to guarantee a more reliable motoring experience whilst out on your jollies. The print comes installed in its own black clip frame (55cm x 42cm) and is ready to hang.
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  Top 10: Best Sat Navs to suit all budgets 2020 (Article)
  This opens up extra functions, including traffic alerts. It has 3D mapping with landmarks to help out when driving in towns and cities and includes lifetime map updates. Some models come with UK and Ireland mapping, others with all of Western Europe, so be sure to check.  Like the Start series, the Go series is available in a range of sizes from 4.3-inches to six inches, but we think the 50, with its five inch screen, offers the best blend of price and screen size.
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  Review: Peugeot Kisbee 50 (productReview)
  width=500&height=500" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/dec3b69a235541dea064721a28946130" /> Although these advantages are small, they are significant too when you only have 50cc to play with. So, the Kisbee feels much livelier off the mark and more willing to drive forward when the rider twists the throttle. It also feels like there are fewer losses through the continuously variable transmission than with some other small capacity scooters. Much of this spritely behaviour is down to the revised engine that now meets EU4 emissions regulations.
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  Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
  Instead the previous owner will claim a refund for the remaining VED road tax, which means the new owner needs to tax the vehicle before organising insurance and driving it away.  Before you get started, you will need a means of payment, a vehicle with a valid MoT (and possibly the certificate) and either the V5C, a V11 reminder or the ‘green slip’ if you’ve bought the vehicle second-hand.
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  Review: Zero SR/F (productReview)
  There are a number of key differences to note with riding an electric motorcycle over one with an internal combustion engine. The first is there’s no gearbox as such because the SR/F has a clutchless direct drive unit where power is taken from the motor straight to the back wheel via toothed belt. No transmission means no gears to shift and no lever for your left foot to operate. It also means there’s no clutch lever to pull on.