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• Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
  CTEK MXS 5.0 on Amazon for £80 *   There's no polite way of saying this - lighting on old cars is dreadful. Even at the time it was awful so it's no wonder driver's leapt at the chance to go full rally-spec and stick some spots up front (and out back, to be honest). Splicing wiring has never been so rewarding.
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  How to: Import a classic car (Article)
  One often forgotten factor to consider when totting up the potential costs is storage at the docks once your car arrives in the UK. Your shipping company might not tell you this up front, they can charge you handsomely for looking after your car at the port – so don’t get stung. Make sure you get a clear answer on this before you agree to go with a particular shipping agent.
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  eBay makes most of its money by taking a slice of your final selling price rather than demanding a large fee up front. This is called the Final Value Fee, and for other goods it is 10 per cent of the item’s final selling price. Happily this is reduced for vehicles, so you pay one per cent of the final value, with a minimum of £25 and a maximum of £45.
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  Review: Honda NC750X 2017 (productReview)
  The engine is an unusual design – it’s based on a four-cylinder used in the Honda Jazz car, but cut in half. With 54PS it’s not very potent, even though you need a full, category A licence to ride the NC750X. But its car roots mean it’s surprisingly torquey with 68Nm from 4750rpm - making it very flexible and rider-friendly.
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  Review: Nonda Aiko Finder (productReview)
  The Aiko works in exactly the same way as a Tile too - using Bluetooth from your phone via the Aiko app to locate the unit, then ringing once you're nearby. Conversely, if you've lost your phone but have the Aiko, two presses on the front will ring your phone and full volume - helpful if you've left it on silent and it's fallen under the seat in your car. The Aiko app has a map so you can locate the device, showing the last known location.
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  Review: FenSens Smart Wireless Parking Sensor (productReview)
  The sensor screen shows distance by displaying arcing red, orange, yellow and green lines from the front or back of your car (dependent on where you put the FenSens). As with other parking sensors, the intermittent beeping gets more frequent as you get closer to the object behind your car that you want to avoid hitting.
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  Review: Giant Revolt 0 gravel bike (productReview)
  This sees premium GRX RX-820 components (if you're used to road bikes, think Ultegra) used for the front and rear derailleur, while the shifters are more mid-tier RX-610 (think 105). Speaking of 105, the Revolt 0 uses a 105 cassette (11-34), Tigra-equivalent RX410 brakes and a FSA Omega Modular AGX+ crank. 
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  Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
  Weighing just 680g and sitting at about 15cm (5.9 inches) tall, the Capsule II looks a lot like a generic Bluetooth speaker - save for the lens on the front. Like most of Anker's products, the quality is fantastic and this comes across very quickly within the first few minutes of using the device. On the front of the projector, you'll find the 720p lens and a small camera that focuses the projection output - meaning it automatically adjusts the autofocus.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £10 (Article)
  It aims to help you tackle life's everyday battles, with features like hex wrenches, can opener/fruit peeler, bottle opener, ruler, letter opener, box opener, phone stand and a screwdriver Made from heat-treated steel, it's a worthy instrument that y ou'll hardly know is there. Evil Hot Gummi Bears These Habanero-infused gummi bears are the perfect present for someone who loves a bit of a kick with their sweets, or - the more likely outcome - as a trick for a friend or relative who doesn't quite know these aren't your average gummi bears.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £10 (Article)
  It aims to help you tackle life's everyday battles, with features like hex wrenches, can opener/fruit peeler, bottle opener, ruler, letter opener, box opener, phone stand and a screwdriver Made from heat-treated steel, it's a worthy instrument that y ou'll hardly know is there. Evil Hot Gummi Bears These Habanero-infused gummi bears are the perfect present for someone who loves a bit of a kick with their sweets, or - the more likely outcome - as a trick for a friend or relative who doesn't quite know these aren't your average gummi bears.
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  Review: Honda CB1000R (productReview)
  The standard CB1000R comes with just enough kit to make the price feel okay, but we reckon the + model that adds £1000 to the final tally is the one to have. It comes with heated grips, flyscreen, quickshifter gearchange and various aluminium panels to highlight the bike’s looks. Next to some very talented rivals, the Honda might have previously seemed like the safe, sensible choice.
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  Review: Oxford Magdalen motorcycle boots (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/7bffabdbac084c79a74a809235873c73" /> The boots feature a high-spec waterproof membrane, according to Oxford, and while we don't deny that - we wouldn't personally wear them if there was the chance of a heavy downpour. That's simply down to the fact that the boots lace up at the front - as well as zip up from the side - so water could leak in regardless if you don't tighten them within an inch of their life. We keep the laces a touch slack so the boots have a bit of give to make gear changes easier.
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  Top 10: Cheapest dash cams (Article)
  The rear dash cam appears to be the type that sits outside the car, below the number plate, so it will likely need wiring through the rear light cluster of your car - which is a job for a professional. Campark Mini The Campark Mini claims to be a 4k dash cam.
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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  It's a great film from start to finish despite being a made-for-TV picture. Trivia: During the chase scene, a parked car resembling a squad car is seen but it turns out to be a service car for a pest exterminator named Grebleips - which is Spielberg in reverse.   Logan Lucky (2017) At its heart, Logan Lucky is a tale as old as time - a heist that's bound to wrong.
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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  It's a great film from start to finish despite being a made-for-TV picture. Trivia: During the chase scene, a parked car resembling a squad car is seen but it turns out to be a service car for a pest exterminator named Grebleips - which is Spielberg in reverse.   Logan Lucky (2017) At its heart, Logan Lucky is a tale as old as time - a heist that's bound to wrong.
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  Review: Honda Izy HRG 416 SK (productReview)
  width=500&height=484.01162790697674" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f8f1307704bd4339976fd895a2cf28fd" /> There’s a range of adjustments and front and back can be adjusted independently of each other. If you’ve let the grass go a bit, then the height can be raised on the Izy between 74mm. Likewise, if you’re looking for a close cut, it can be lowered down to 22mm.
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  Review: Overnight Escape for Two at Appleby Castle - Buy A Gift (productReview)
  Although, arriving in the dark won't be an entirely unusual occurrence for voucher holders considering the stipulations on booking certain summer months and the fact that check-in is at 3pm. Parking is split into a small gravel area near the castle entrance, which fits four cars and was full upon arrival, and a slightly larger car park set near the entrance gates. The castle also isn't well lit, so carrying our bags up the long driveway in the dark and cold of November wasn't exactly an ideal start to the experience.
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  The seven Law Lords were being asked to rule on: Whether a charge of £85 for exceeding a maximum car parking period is an unenforceable penalty? Whether a charge of £85 for exceeding a maximum car parking period is unfair under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999/2003?
• Top 10: Best scooters under £2000 (Article)
  True, it’s not the prettiest to look at and the forward slope of the seat isn’t to all tastes, but it’s easy to ride in traffic and has a peppy engine. The 16-inch wheels front and rear bless the Agility City with a more composed ride than many others, even when you make the most of the 65mph top speed. That also means you can range further and wider on this scooter than many rivals.
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  Review: Hyundai 3-in-1 vacuum, leaf blower and mulcher (productReview)
  It has a detachable 45-litre mulching bag to contain the leaves and grass that it vacuums up, reducing garden debris to one-tenth of its original volume - meaning it takes up less space in your wheelie bin. The two front wheels allow easy manoeuvrability and control, while the nine-position telescopic chute can be extended from 70cm to 100cm to suit any height. At £45, the Hyundai 3-in-1 is also great value.