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  Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
  Important: Whatever the circumstances, contacting the company that provided the finance and keeping them informed is essential. If you fail to do so, it is only a matter of time before the vehicle is repossessed - this will hurt your company’s credit rating and leave you without a van.
• Classic Car Breakdown Cover Explained (Article)
  But it’s important that you check the small print, particularly when your policy us due for renewal. Does it, for example, still provide a recovery facility or does it offer just roadside help? And assuming it does include recovery, is there unlimited mileage allowed for this, or will your car simply be dispatched to the nearest garage?
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  Top 10: Camper van and motorhome winter essentials (Article)
  Coleman Xtreme Propane - £6 Gas on tap for your camper is a must-have for winter touring, but it is important to note that butane canisters won’t work properly approaching zero centigrade. Propane can handle sub-zero temps however, and Coleman offer a special Xtreme blend designed for the most inclement temperatures.
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  We’d prefer it if the speedo’s outer register was for MPH rather KM/H as this would make it quicker to ascertain speed at a glance. You get used to it, but again it gives away the Longjia’s low-cost import roots, as does the odometer in kilometres rather than miles. The mirrors give a good view of what’s behind and the headlight is well up to the job of illuminating the road ahead and making you visible to other road users.
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  Review: Aukey CC-S7 dual port in-car charger (productReview)
  If you don’t speak electric, that means this little gadget can charge two devices very quickly at the same time – but one important thing to note is that no charging cables are provided, so you’ll need to get the right one for your gadget if you don't have a spare at home. 

  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  It is always a good idea to buy and sell a few cheap, minor items to acclimatise yourself to the way eBay operates and build an all-important eBay feedback score. How much does it cost to sell a van on eBay? You can list most things for free on eBay, but because vans tend to attract higher sale values they get slapped with higher listings fees.
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  Van signwriting explained (Article)
  However small your advertising budget might be (even if it is zero) getting your van sign-written can be a very cost-effective means of generating some additional brand awareness to the wider public. It’s also important to remember that signwriting doesn’t have to mean plastering your vehicle from roof to floor in flashy logos and graphics. Something as simple and subtle as a logo and contact details on the side or rear can be effective, although it is important to consider how easy it is to understand what is the nature of your business; if it’s called ‘Pete’s Plumbing’ then not much further explanation is required.
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  Top 10: Essentials for learner riders (Article)
  What you need will depend on all sorts of factors, too much to go into here, but it's definitely important to do your research and try gloves on before you buy any. You don't want to buy a size that's too big and then find you can't comfortably or easily grip the clutch. For female riders, finding gloves that fit properly can be a bit tricky, but the Furygan TD12 motorcycle gloves fit perfectly for our small hands.
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  Top 10: Gifts for new and learner riders (Article)
  Gloves Choosing the right pair of gloves, along with your helmet, is very important. A well-fitting, comfortable pair can improve your riding experience, as well as protecting your hands from the elements. G love manufacturers have specialised options for different riding styles, types of bikes, weather conditions, level of protection and budgets.
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  Top 10: Track Experiences (Article)
  Available at just one location, this is your opportunity to drive a genuine GT3-specification car - and built by the boffins at McLaren no less. What’s more, you get four very-important sighting laps before ten laps at high speed. Expect to be thrilled and humbled all at the same time. Stunt Driving Experience You may have pulled the occasional handbrake turn in your younger days but that’s no substitute for being taught how the experts perform driving stunts on the big screen.
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  Review: Honda CB1000R (productReview)
  Honda calls it a Neo Sports Café bike, and we’re not going to argue as it sums up this latest big CB as well as any other conflation of words and phrases. More important than pigeon-holing the CB is understanding what it can do and the quality of its construction. Here is a bike that enshrines all of Honda’s obsession with detail and construction in a single product, as well letting the Japanese designers loose with some styling touches.
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  Top 10: Dog carriers and cages 2023 (Article)
  AmazonBasics 19-Inch (48cm) Two-Door Top-Load Pet Kennel AmazonBasics products frequently tick all the important boxes whilst keeping the price appealing low, and this Pet Kennel does exactly that. Available in 19-inch and 23-inch sizes, it has a front and a top door, and the latter can be opened either side for convenience.
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  Review: TomTom Rider 550 (productReview)
  The screen resolution is among the best we’ve ever used and the graphics are all typically TomTom clear. That’s important on a motorcycle where you need to see everything at a glance. You can also adjust the screen to work with summer or winter gloves, though we found the sensitivity even with lightweight gloves a bit lacking.
• Cheap car insurance for modern classics (Article)
  Well for a start you’ll often get UK and European breakdown and accident recovery thrown in. And then there’s the all-important salvage retention rights – so if your car is declared a total loss following a claim you have the option of buying the salvage back. Which leads to the most important point: a classic insurer will understand that the car has the potential to be worth more than the market value.
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  Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (productReview)
  Bridgestone says that of the 15,000 drivers polled during its design, the wet grip was rated the most important factor, and the A005 was designed to perform well in these conditions, achieving an EU A-rating for wet grip. Most sizes are rated C for rolling resistance, with some rated B. What are they like?
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  Review: Nuna Arra (productReview)
  As with most people considering a seat like the ARRA, this is the seat we brought our baby home from hospital in, so it's an important investment. At £350 it looks expensive but when you take into account that includes the base as well, it's reasonably competitive. For comparison, a Maxi Cosi Tinca along with a compatible base costs £260 while a Britax Baby Safe 3 plus base will set you back around £430 in total.
• Top 10: Cheapest new scooters 2018 (Article)
  AJS Digita 50 AJS is one of the oldest names in motorcycling and has adapted to the modern world by importing the Digita 50 from China and applying its own branding. To protect its image, AJS has made sure this scooter is a good quality machine and this is evident in the fit and finish. Easy to ride and handle, the Digita 50 comes with both centre and side stands, as well as pre-drilling for a luggage rack.
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  Review: Lexmoto Viper 125 2017 (productReview)
  The styling is modern, with a ‘beak’ mudguard and LED tail lights giving a nod to pricier, full-sized machines. It looks like a modern machine – and it feels like one. The most important up-to-date addition is fuel injection, versus the simple but unreliable carburetion (especially in cold weather) used in earlier Lexmoto bikes. It works, too – thumb the starter and the Viper fires up without any drama and is very smooth and quiet at idle.
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  Cheap ice cream van insurance (Article)
  Failure to do so may results in cancelled insurance or refusal to pay out in the event of an accident or total write-off.  Who will be driving? This is an important question for small businesses that employ staff. After all, sooner or later, you will want to take a day off and let someone else work on your behalf. Some policies will allow you to add a named driver over the age of 25 at no extra cost.
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  Review: Ring Magflex Twist work lamp (productReview)
  What is it? Anyone who maintains their own car will understand the importance of good lighting – but most torches and work lights aren’t designed with car maintenance in mind. The Ring Magflex Twist, on the other hand, is designed specifically for use in car maintenance. It’s usually sold for £30-40.