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Review: Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S (productReview)
What is it? The Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S is a simple, straightforward yet still feature-filled sat nav system that comes with lifetime mapping updates. It can be paired to a smartphone to enable extra features including TripAdvisor ratings for points of interest, plus it provides live traffic and live parking information. -
Top 10: Best socket sets to suit all budgets (Article)
Stanley Fatmax 1/2in socket and wrench set 40pc (www.screwfix.com) This is a heavy duty, professional grade square-drive socket and combination wrench set. It comes with 23 ½in square drive sockets (10-32mm), a ½in square drive pear head ratchet, two extension bars (125 and 250mm), universal joint and 13 combination wrenches (7-19mm). -
Review: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres (productReview)
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is a tyre that performs reliably under various driving conditions, from spirited driving on winding roads to everyday commuting. You can be confident that you’re investing in some of the most advanced tyre technology in the business, while their durable construction ensures long-lasting performance. -
Review: Alcosense Excel breathalyser (productReview)
Should I buy one? The best thing a driver can do to avoid drink driving is easy - don’t drink any alcohol before driving. But for those rough mornings after an unexpected night out, or for the Christmas period, the Alcosense Excel is a reasonably priced way to get an accurate gauge on blood alcohol level. -
Review: Virgin Experience Days Supercar Experience (productReview)
You’ve read about them, seen them on telly and possibly drooled at one burbling past you on the street, but what about actually getting to drive a real supercar? Virgin Experience Days reckons it has the answer. What do you get? The Four Supercar Blast makes no attempt to deceive you with its name – this is your chance to get behind the wheel of four supercars, and most importantly drive them at speed. -
Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
Brilliant to drive and comfortable enough to drive every day, the MX-5 is better than ever and still available at a price that most people can afford. Luxury Car of the Year - Tesla Model S The Tesla S is proof that there will be life for cars after the combustion engine. -
Review: Lenco L-400 Turntable (productReview)
But it's easy to recommend the Lenco L-400 when it comes to sound quality. It's mighty impressive given the price. This is a direct drive turntable, something favoured by DJs, rather than a belt-driven system, which are usually cheaper. Both have their advantages and drawbacks - direct drive turntables are fast to get to speed but as the motor is directly under the platter, vibrations are fed directly to the needle. -
Top 10: Best sat navs with dash cams (Article)
Usefully, however, a version designed for caravans and motorhomes is also available. Mio MiVue Drive 55 LM – from around £219.99 The Drive 65 is unquestionably an appealing unit but it’s also expensive. Fortunately, Mio offers a 5-inch version that retains the key upgrades that’ll make motoring easier – namely the live traffic updates that are delivered directly to the device. -
How to: Import a classic car (Article)
Certainly classic insurers, such as Carole Nash or Hagerty can. And let's face it, buying a classic and driving it home can be a real adventure. If you’re bringing it in from further afield or simply don’t have the time for a classic driving holiday, you could choose a shipping agent to undertake the process for you. -
RUNNING-IN A PETROL ENGINE: What's the best way to run-in a petrol engine? (FAQs)
Leave factory fill of oil for the first year or 10,000 miles. An early oil change to fully synthetic can prevent this happening, as can driving at low engine revs and driving at steady speeds. So, depending on the engine, self-impose yourself a rev limit of between 4,000 and 5,000 for the first 1,000 miles, and be sure you vary your revs and occasionally reach that limit. -
WINTER TYRES: Should I use different tyres for the winter? (FAQs)
In our experience, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons in 60 profile were good enough to get a Peugeot 2008 with Grip Control up a snow covered 1-in-3 ski slope. Advice from the Michelin Man on driving safely in winter Michelin's cold weather tyres are actually designed for driving in all winter conditions, not just snow and ice. As soon as the temperature drops below 7°C it makes good sense to fit cold weather tyres on your vehicle. -
Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
Trivia: In preparation for his role, Ryan Gosling restored the 1973 Chevy Malibu that his character drives in the film. The French Connection (1971) It was the driving scene in Bullitt that netted Bill Hickman, the baddie who drives the Dodge, the stunt work in The French Connection. -
Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
Trivia: In preparation for his role, Ryan Gosling restored the 1973 Chevy Malibu that his character drives in the film. The French Connection (1971) It was the driving scene in Bullitt that netted Bill Hickman, the baddie who drives the Dodge, the stunt work in The French Connection. -
Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
You’re promised six miles of driving, which is on a par with the more exotic supercar driving experiences you can buy and is to be expected of a car which is more about the show than go. For anyone who had a poster of the Batmobile on their wall as a kid, this will be a huge thrill. -
DRIVER TRAINING: Where can I get advanced driver training? (FAQs)
•AMG Passenger Experience – £30 for 15 minutes •AMG Experience – £170 for 1 hour •AMG Advanced – £470 for 3 hours •Off-Road Passenger Experience – £30 for 15 minutes •Off-Road Experience – £110 for 1 hour •Mercedes-Benz of your Choice - £85 for 30 minutes •Kids Driving Experience - £40 for 30 minutes. •Kids Driving Experience - £75 for 1 hour. •Young Driver Training - £40 for 30 minutes. •Young Driver Training - £75 for 1 hour. -
Cheap van insurance for builders, plumbers and electricians explained (Article)
For instance, a low quote might not include breakdown cover, legal protection or a suitable loan vehicle, which are likely to be vital if you rely on your van on a daily basis. If you drive your van at weekends, check it has social and domestic cover - it is not always a given, so speak to the provider if you plan to drive your van at weekends and during your time off. Are my tools covered? -
DUAL MASS FLYWHEELS: What are they and why are they so much trouble?  (FAQs)
Poor starting from the starter motor engaging on the starter ring on the flywheel. And failure of drive, blamed by dealers as clutch failure and charged for as clutch failure, when really the lack of drive is because the two parts of the dual mass flywheel have separated. Van specialists weld together the two parts of the flywheels of Transit vans to prevent separation trouble, but this leads to very rough running. -
Review: YI Ultra Dashcam (productReview)
The wide angle lens does produce an image that is quite rounded and there is no option to change the viewing angle, but from a safety perspective it captures as much as possible. Driving data isn’t displayed within the live screen but after 10 minutes of driving a ‘driving report’ is produced that contains speed, acceleration and braking data. Should I buy one? -
Insuring your classic car when its not roadworthy - the rules on insurance and SORN (Article)
But if you’ve declared SORN and your car is not insured, your vehicle must be kept off the public roads. Previously, a driver had to be caught driving in order to prosecuted as uninsured. But with an estimated one million uninsured drivers on UK roads, the Government was forced to step up and it introduced the continuous enforcement rules. So now, you don’t have to be caught driving without insurance.
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