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Top 10: Cheapest new scooters 2018 (Article)
There are some areas where you can see how the price is arrived at, such as the 10-inch wheels and rear drum brake. You also have to attach the wing mirrors and battery when it’s delivered by courier and register it yourself. On plus side, this simple scooter trots up to 30mph easily, has good fuel economy and the four-stroke engine is EU4 emissions compliant. -
Top 10: Best scooters under £2000 (Article)
It’s at its best around town, where lively acceleration keeps you ahead of the traffic light pack. The handling is up to the job too and the brakes work well, though a drum rear stopper is an indication of why this scooter has such a reasonable price tag. Still, build quality is good and SYM provides a three-year warranty. Other useful details include the generous underseat space to keep your helmet safe and a hook for shopping bags on the inner front fairing. -
Top 10: A2 motorbikes 2023 (Article)
To help riders graduating to a bigger bike, the Street Twin now boasts Road and Rain riding modes better brakes and improved suspension. There’s also a tyre pressure monitoring system as an added extra, so you can make the most of the nimble handling and powerful motor without any worries. Honda CB500F Price - £5559 In the world of do-it-all bikes, the Honda CB500F is a true legend and this latest version is the most polished yet. -
Car Experience Day of the Year shortlist (Article)
Your little one will get to grips with the basics of driving in a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi with one-to-one tuition from a fully qualified driving instructor. The half-hour covers starting the car, and accelerating to braking, road sign recognition and reverse parking on a replica road system. Your voucher is valid for 10 months, for one person, and there are 51 locations around the UK to choose from. Children must be accompanied by someone over 18, and there's a viewing area to watch from, too. -
Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
The 12lb scooter isn't the lightest on the market, but that can be expected when you factor in the battery. It has a top speed of 15 mph and breaking can be done via the electronic brake on the left handlebar or by stepping down on the back wheel over the fender brake like a traditional scooter. The wide deck makes it suitable for larger adults to ride and the handlebar is adjustable to a choice of two different heights. -
Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
The 12lb scooter isn't the lightest in this list, but that can be expected when you factor in the battery. It has a top speed of 15 mph and breaking can be done via the electronic brake on the left handlebar or by stepping down on the back wheel over the fender brake like a traditional scooter. The wide deck makes it suitable for larger adults to ride and the handlebar is adjustable to a choice of two different heights. -
Classic Car Tyres (Article)
Never underestimate how important it is to get the right tyres for your classic car. You might have spent thousands upgrading the engine, sorting the suspension and beefing up the brakes - but without the right rubber all that hard work will go to waste. This guide will explain the differences between the various different types of tyres available (including crossply and radial) as well as look at some of the different makes and offer advice on where to buy your rubber. -
Top 10: Lego cars...and a few trucks (Article)
The kit is designed to go together in a way that reflects the actual build process of the real car, and the detail level is extremely high: there’s a flat-six engine with moving pistons, red suspension springs, brake calipers, moving DSG gearbox and even a unique serial number in the glovebox. Technic Bugatti Chiron Fittingly the Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron is just as complex, expensive and leagues ahead of other supercars as the full-size machine. -
Top 10: Experience days for petrolheads (Article)
Your little car enthusiast will get to grips with the basics of driving in a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi with one-to-one tuition from a fully qualified driving instructor. The half-hour covers starting the car, and accelerating to braking, road sign recognition and reverse parking on a replica road system. Your voucher is valid for 10 months, for one person, and there are 51 locations around the UK to choose from. Children must be accompanied by someone over 18, and there's a viewing area to watch from, too. -
Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
It also registers an impressive 4.5 stars from the 318 reviewers on Amazon, suggesting a good chance of satisfaction for your hard-earned cash. The 2.7-inch dash camera has a G-sensor to automatically save those heavy braking incidents, night vision and 165-degree wide angle camera to record three lanes of traffic in one go. >> Read our full review Aukey DR01 We like Aukey products at HonestJohn.co.uk. -
Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
Grease for £5 on Amazon * Can you still buy it? Brake fluid from £9 on Amazon * Can you still buy it? -
How to buy a scooter (Article)
Lastly, should you go for two or three wheels? Some of this is down to personal taste, but three-wheelers offer more stability and better braking, which can help a newly qualified rider gain confidence. What size of engine do I need? If you have a restricted licence, this question will be answered for you as you’ll be limited to either 50- or 125cc. -
Top 10: Learner legal commuter bikes and scooters (Article)
There under-seat storage is big enough for two helmets, plus the storage area is handily illuminated. Protection from the elements is excellent, as is braking performance and acceleration. You can tell Suzuki has really thought the design through, making this one of the best scooter choices for someone who wants to leave their car at home and move to two wheels for the first time. -
Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
Eezibleed Kit Designed for one-man operation, this clever kit uses the air pressure from your spare tyre to effortlessly bleed your classic’s hydraulic brake or clutch system. Adaptors are available to make sure it’s compatible with most vehicles’ screw-cap reservoirs, and full instructions are provided. Available for around the £35 mark, you can find your nearest retailer by going online to www.gunson.co.uk . -
Top 10: Useful car accessories for dog owners (Article)
It has a floating plate in it that allows enough water through for the dog to drink, but that won’t allow splashes. That means when braking, accelerating or cornering there should be little to no spillage – better for your car and your dog. There is the risk your dog will kick it over entirely, of course, but usefully there is a bracket available to mount the bowl in a permanent spot. -
Top 10: Father's Day Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
That’s enough to get most at home maintenance jobs done – though there are various other essentials an aspiring home mechanic will need for jobs like oil changes or brake maintenance. But don’t worry – we’ve got a top 10 guide to those here too. Click here to see it . How To Drive by Ben Collins - £12.99 RRP Former Stig and professional stunt driver Ben Collins is probably one of the best people in the world to teach you how to drive – and that’s precisely what he has done in his new book. -
Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
Emissions rules mean the new model is a four-stroke with less power, but if you plan on one day riding a real sports bike this is a good place to get practice. Its powerful brakes, 70+ mph top speed and keen, sharp handling make it feel like a miniature superbike – and its appreciably cheaper than the Yamaha R125 – which is the new king of the college car park. It’s still very expensive for a 125cc bike though – and it’s hardly comfy around town. -
How to buy a used van (Article)
While it’s likely that you won’t have driven this particular model of van before and everything will feel a little different, listen out for unusual sounds from the engine, brakes and suspension that could indicate a problem. Similarly, the steering should respond accurately to your inputs, there should be no vibrations and it should steer straight without needing lots of corrections. -
Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
The film follows Tucker's optimism to create a car that he believed modern Americans were ready for including revolutionary safety designs including disc brakes, seat belts and a pop-out windshield. Tucker the Man and His Dream also centres on the following scandal with the Big Three Automakers (General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US) amid allegations of stock fraud. -
Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
The film follows Tucker's optimism to create a car that he believed modern Americans were ready for including revolutionary safety designs including disc brakes, seat belts and a pop-out windshield. Tucker the Man and His Dream also centres on the following scandal with the Big Three Automakers (General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US) amid allegations of stock fraud.