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Miele Duoflex HX1 CarCare vacuum (productReview)
Depending on your needs, there are different versions to choose from that come with different attachments, but with two young children constantly scrambling in and out of cars, we're testing the Miele Duoflex HX1 CarCare version. Supplied with a number of attachments designed to keep your car's interior nice and clean, it also comes with what Miele calls a MultiFloor electrobrush. -
Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
The camera automatically records visitors as they approach your house and you can speak with anyone who comes to your front door via a call function. This is very useful for dealing with couriers, i.e. if you want them to leave a parcel somewhere secure rather than taking it back to the Post Office - as well as for safety if you want to keep an eye on the front of your house but don't want to invest in a full home security system. -
Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 (productReview)
Build quality of the DSLR-styled DSC-H400 is surprisingly good considering the price, with a large, rubberised handgrip that makes holding the camera steady a lot easier. The front is dominated by the whopping Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens, while the H400’s built-in flash, which pops up when you press a small button on the left side, is mounted in front of the electronic viewfinder (EVF). -
Top 10: Crockery and cutlery for motorhomes and campervans (Article)
It comes in a sturdy case for safe travelling, is stainless steel, dishwasher-safe and is resistant to heat and rust, so should stand the test of time too. Corelle Livingware Country Cottage This set from Corelle is actually designed for home use, but could make an ideal smart dining set for motorhome users. -
Top 10: Dash cams under £200 2020 (Article)
Voice control allows you to say “OK, Garmin” to start/stop audio recording, take a still picture or start/stop the Travelapse video capture feature, while parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine isn't running. -
Top 10: Best car seats from Britax (Article)
Three recline positions mean comfort for baby, and there’s a choice of five fabric colours too. Britax Eclipse With many modern car seats being so bulky it can be a real challenge to find one to fit smaller cars, but the Britax Eclipse is designed exactly for that requirement with an extra-slim base. It’s a Group 1 seat that secures with a seat belt only, but can work with a three-point or two-point lap belt found in older cars. -
Review: Razor E-Prime electric scooter (productReview)
As for complaints, braking with the Razor E-Prime could be stronger. When we've been accelerating flat out and then wanted to stop suddenly (for a dog that ran in front of us on the path, for example) the front brake didn't feel quite powerful enough so we had to resort to using the back brake at the same time. In emergency stop situations, it doesn't feel quite as safe as we'd like - but maybe there's a message there about not going full speed on a path where other people are walking... -
Review: Ring Jumpstart 5 in 1 (productReview)
Once it gets to the pre-set pressure it switches off. You can have several pre-sets stored (denoted by symbols for an SUV, a car, a bicycle and a football) which we found handy as the pressure vary between the front and rear tyres on our car. Although annoyingly this always resets to BAR rather than staying on PSI which we prefer using. -
Top 10: Lego cars...and a few trucks (Article)
The 3599 pieces include the bits required to build the W16 engine, eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, active rear wing and highly-specified interior. Just like the real car, it also comes with a high-speed key, required to lower the rear wing into position for a top speed run. Buy and build your own Lego Chiron and there’s arguably more kudos than owning the real thing. -
Top 10: Best electric wheelchairs for cars 2020 (Article)
Livewell Easy Fold Lightweight Powerchair An inexpensive option, which is both electrically powered and compact enough to be stored in a car, is the Livewell Powerchair. It claims a useful range of up to 15 miles on a full charge and a top speed of 4mph. As well an adjustable backrest and armrests, the electric motor can be de-clutched and allow it to be pushed like a conventional chair. -
Review: Cybex Anoris T i-Size (productReview)
First impressions are excellent and from the finish of the fabric to the buttons and buckles, it feels like a premium car seat. Of course, given the price, we'd expect nothing less. One thing to note is that the Cybex Anoris T i-Size is a front facing only car seat, unusual when rear facing is generally acknowledge as being safer. -
Review: MASH Black Seven 125 (productReview)
For those that have stretches of country roads or motorway on their commutes or regular routes, the Black Seven doesn't give us too much confidence. When it comes to the linked brakes, it's a 70/30 split of front/rear discs together. It works alright but for hard stops, we really had to give the front brakes a good squeeze to get the amount of braking we wanted. In terms of steering and handling, the bike feels lovely and light at low speeds all the way up to around 50mph, although the Seven needs to be revved like mad to get the most out of it. -
Review: Honda CB500F (productReview)
Prime among those updates are the thoroughly modern styling of this latest CB500F. Available in a choice of four colours, the small front fairing and minimal side panels give it a bit more bulk than some others in this class, yet at 790mm wide you can easily take gaps in city traffic. Other changes to this machine are a new exhaust and air intake so the 471cc parallel twin-cylinder engine can rev a little more liberally. -
Review: Everdure CUBE by Heston Blumenthal (productReview)
width=301&height=201&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b730d9796a3d4e799e8ee6b9a9f38fd3" /> However, on such a small BBQ the indirect option didn’t work very well. Due to the heat being so close to the food, we kept having to monitor the BBQ and regularly flip food. On the plus side, t he cooking rack - which sits on top of the charcoals - is big enough to fit six burgers and six sausages, so there are no worries about feeding a big group on the reasonably small CUBE. -
Review: Melitta CI Touch coffee machine (productReview)
Designed for coffee lovers who don't want to get their hands dirty, this two-cup machine automatically pre-heat cups, froths milk and produces authentic coffee shop drinks at the touch of a button. It'll also steam clean itself before automatically powering down. Fancy... Fully customisable, the CI Touch can brew two drinks simultaneously, while allowing the user to tailor coffee strength, temperature and grinding fineness of the beans involved. -
Review: Maxi-Cosi Pebble (productReview)
What is it? Maxi Cosi is a name you’ll keep coming across when you're looking for car seats - the brand has a wide range and is one of the best known car seat brands around. The Pebble is the mid-range Group 0+ model designed for babies until they are around 12 months old or 13kg. -
Classic Car Restoration (Article)
Especially if you’re handy with a set of spanners, work in the trade and have a mate who can paint. Sure, the more prestigious the car is the more it will be worth when sale time comes. But the parts will also be expensive. A front wing for a Mk1 Mini might be £105, but a front wing for a Mk2 Jaguar is £2390. You get the point. -
Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
So equipped, the H1 model, the Dispatch would fit in areas with 1.9m height restrictions, like underground car parks. Capacity for the panel vans ranged between five and seven cubic metres, with space for a Euro pallet and plenty load lashing points located on the floor. The width between the wheel arches is 1245mm, with the rear doors opening to a full 180 degrees. -
Review: Micro Sparrow electric scooter (productReview)
The handlebars can be removed at least, which makes it much easier to fit it into the back of your car. And while there's a useful kickstand, it's fiddly to flick out with your toe, something we found with the Micro Suspension . -
Review: Thule Force 3 roofbox (productReview)
With no OEM roof rails fitted, we've gone for Thule WingBar Edge with the Edge Clamp fitting. It's far from the sleekest look and not the kind of thing you want on your car full time, but that's our fault for choosing a car with no roof rails. The good news is that it is quieter than the Force XT, most notably at speeds of 60mph plus.
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