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Top 10: Products to prepare your van for winter (Article)
Order winter tyres from Event Tyres Bluecol 3-in-1 winter screenwash - around £10 for a large bottle If your windscreen washer bottle is filled with diluted screenwash or plain water then now is the time to fill up with concentrated winter screenwash. You should also carry a spare bottle, just in case you run out as wintery salt and grime can quickly coat your windscreen and restrict viability to dangerous levels. This Bluecol screenwash has a lower freezing point than water, plus it helps thaw any ice built up on the windscreen and it helps to repel rain. -
Top 10: Useful car accessories for dog owners (Article)
It repels water and gives access to the seatbelt buckle, meaning it can be used in conjunction with a dog harness. Sloping dog cage – around £40 Some dogs like the freedom to run around the boot, others like to sit in a nice, compact, safe cage. This sloping cage has been designed specifically for use in a car, with the sloping sides giving more space for the dog to lie down without the hatchback door or rear seats getting in the way. -
Top 10: Best scooters 2018 (Article)
The other major feature of the S also concentrates on safety, as this is the first ever scooter to come with ECE-approved LED daytime running lights. Whether or not you have the LED headlight switched on, these supplementary front lights provide greater visibility to other road users. The XCITING S 400 is due on sale in the middle of the year and prices will be slightly higher than the existing model’s £5695. -
ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
'Chipping' is the generic term for re-programming an engine's electronic management system for increased performance, different performance characteristics, better fuel economy, or to run on a different grade of fuel. This can be done internally, by dismantling the engine ECU and either replacing or re-programming the chips inside, or externally, by altering the signals from the ECU to the fuel injection system and ignition igniter. -
Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
The companion app helps you find whatever the device is attached to and if you lose your phone, you can ring it using the Tile. Clever, right? Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it. With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a one-year warranty - it deservedly won our best Gift Under £50 at the Honest John Kit product awards back in May, too. -
Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
The companion app helps you find whatever the device is attached to and if you lose your phone, you can ring it using the Tile. Clever, right? Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it. With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a one-year warranty - it deservedly won our best Gift Under £50 at the Honest John Kit product awards back in May, too. -
Review: Flymo Mighti Mo 300 Li cordless mower (productReview)
Thanks to its compact dimensions and light weight, the Mighti Mo is easy to navigate around small gardens. You can easily manoeuvre it one-handed if you've got to get to a particularly tricky bit. It runs smoothly and the handle feels solid and secure too - one of our complaints with cheaper mowers. It's also quieter than many corded mowers. In terms of battery performance, we're managing about two cuts of our lawn on a single charge. -
Review: Nuna REBL Plus (productReview)
However, a thicker steel wall and stronger frame mean the upgraded REBL Plus should give any concerned buyers reassurance that this is a very safe child seat. It's one of the best 360 swivelling seats out there, with a premium feel running throughout, from the recline handle to the belt buckles and the seat material itself. It's also durable and feels as though it will easily last the use of several children. The good news is that at £350, the REBL Plus is now cheaper the before it was upgraded and represents a significant saving over the latest swivelling seats from Britax and Maxi-Cosi. -
Top 10: Best used scooters (Article)
Look for C600s with extras that were expensive when new, such as heated grips and seat, and LED daytime running lights but don’t pay over the odds for these. -
Top 10: Best scooters under £2000 (Article)
Some might find the lack of a side stand or storage frustrating, but the agile handling and low running costs more than outweigh these concerns in our mind. SYM Fiddle III 50 - £1,699 You could spend an extra £300 and have the 125cc version of the Fiddle III, but we’ve gone for the cheaper model as it delivers all of the style with only a small deficit in performance. -
Should I service my car at a dealer? (Article)
In fact, some independent garages argue they offer a more personal service - many are family-owned and run businesses, and you may well deal directly with the owner or technician rather than a receptionist on a service desk. In many cases, the staff at your local independent garage will be trained to the same standard as those found in the workshop of an approved dealership. -
Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
A lot of big delivery companies employ drivers on a casual, short-term basis when they need extra help, such as in the run-up to public holidays. This often involves the employee providing his or her own transport, which could be a van, a car or a different type of vehicle. In this instance, you still need an appropriate level of cover for the task at hand, and a private insurance policy is not sufficient. -
Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003-2015 (Article)
Any rot, look at another one instead. Don’t ignore any vibrations when it’s running, the dual mass flywheel is prone to failing, catch it early and it will cost you less. The steering column in the T5 is known to knock. It’s a long-standing problem that Volkswagen has apparently yet to resolve. -
Classic Car Breakdown Cover Explained (Article)
Keeping your breakdown cover separate from your insurance can work better for many people, particularly those running a combination of modern and classic vehicles. Rather than having each car covered on separate breakdown policies, they often prefer to take out personal cover that applies when they’re driving any vehicle – even one not owned by them. -
Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
From a financial perspective buying outright means tax advantages, in that you can offset the capital allowances against tax if it used for business purposes only, and also the vehicle’s running costs. If you purchase the vehicle using a third-loan you can reclaim interest charges against tax and your own capital allowances even if you are not VAT-registered. Buying outright also means you can budget accurately over any period and your finance costs will not change. -
Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
Regular servicing is common sense at any time of the year but think about shortening the time between garage visits in winter to keep the brakes, chain and running gear in tip-top shape. Tyre pressures should be checked weekly and inspect the tyres for any damage and wear. Swapping to winter-biased tyres can improve grip and shorten braking distances. Other areas to prep for winter are the bar grips and a power point. -
Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
We'd also advise buying a second battery so you can just replace one with the other when the battery runs low. In terms of design, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is quite chunky. It's much larger than a traditional doorbell and rivals like the Nest Hello. That is, of course, due to the battery that sits within the Ring option, but it's worth considering if you don't have that much space for the doorbell. -
Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
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Review: Viofo A129 Duo (productReview)
The dash cam we think best rivals the Viofo A129 Duo is the Z-Edge T4 Dual , a front and rear dash camera setup that also records in 1080p at 30fps. If you run the front camera of the T4 without the rear camera connected, this is upped to 1440p at 30fps. If you click on the hyperlink, you can see the T4's footage in the review. The T4 features a 155-degree angle view from both cameras, which trumps the 140-degree wide viewing angle than the A129, and the T4 comes with a 32GB micro SD card included.
Review: Honda CB125R (2018) (productReview)
Priced at just under £4000, the CB125R is definitely at the premium end of learner bikes - so what do you get for your cash? This little bike offers big bike styling with high-quality parts, low running costs and lots of learner-legal fun to match. Plus, you get a strong dealer network with Honda – which can't be said for cheaper, Chinese bikes.
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