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Top 10: Father's Day gifts for petrolheads 2016 (Article)
Click here for more information Tamiya Mazda MX-5 – around £100 Tamiya is arguably the king of radio-controlled cars. The Japanese company makes a huge variety of designs from sports cars to dune buggies and petrol tankers to earthmovers. We have a particular soft spot for this 1:10 scale version of the current MX-5. -
IMPORTING A CAR: I want to import a car to the UK - what do I need to know? (FAQs)
Remember, if you buy in Europe, you will be buying a Europe-spec. car with RHD as an extra. Other things, such as a radio, tinted glass, alarm/immobiliser (and seven seats in an MPV), may be extras too. d. Order your car from the dealer offering the best combination of price and delivery date. Delivery could easily be 6 to 8 months for a car such as a VW, Mercedes Benz or Alfa Romeo. -
Review: Mio MiVue J60 dash camera (productReview)
Next to the WiFi light is a green light that indicates the J60 is recording, and lastly is a light that shows if the mic is muted. You can opt to mute the dash cam (so it doesn't capture you singing along to the radio and the like) via a grey button next to the orange power button. -
Review: Garmin 55 dash cam (productReview)
Saying "Okay Garmin" lets the device know you're about to give it a command, and then you can tell it to save videos or pictures, turn audio on or off, turn on Travelapse etc. This system works well, but if you have the radio on the dash cam sometimes seems to think it's heard a command. For example, it recorded part of my drive to work as a Travelapse video when I didn't ask it to. Footage quality is great thanks to the powerful 3.7-megapixel camera, which records an impressive 2560 x 1440 (at 30fps) maximum resolution. -
Review: Garmin 66W (productReview)
This lets the device know you're about to give it a command, and then you can tell it to save videos or pictures, turn audio on or off, turn on Travelapse etc. This system works well, albeit for limited commands, but if you have the radio on the dash cam sometimes thinks it's heard an instruction and will mistakenly carry out said command - like recording your journey in Travelapse mode. The Travelapse feature takes still images as you drive and stitches these into a movie that will show you a quick version of your journey as if you're fast-forwarding through a video. -
Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
Capable of carrying four adults in comfort, the Ignis is well-equipped too, with entry-level models getting essentials like DAB radio, touchscreen navigation, rear view camera, alloy wheels and LED headlights. Small Hatchback of the Year – Honda Jazz Easy to drive, comfortable and practical, the Honda Jazz is everything a small car should be and a worthy winner of the Small Hatchback of the Year award. -
Review: Volkswagen T2 Danbury Camper (Article)
Key features of the standard Amigo include: Servo assisted front disc brakes Cab heater Removable kitchen unit with 1 ring hob, manually pumped water and bowl Under bed storage locker Large comfortable metal framed ‘rock and roll’ style rear seat which converts easily into a double bed (domestic King-size) Vinyl upholstery Carries five people forward facing with seat belts (optional seven seater version) Rear rubber matting Volkswagen factory fitted immobiliser Picknicker grade adds the following items: Metal framed ‘rock and roll’ style rear seat which converts into a double bed Underbed storage and assorted storage cupboards Two gas burner hob & grill (optional gas oven Rio only) VW Golf- style reclining front seats 12v Cool box Classic grade adds the following items: 12v fridge/freezer CD Radio and 4 speakers Heated front and rear windscreens 240v Mains hook up and charging system Camping leisure battery Anti-corrosion treatment (under seal) Wood effect lino flooring SE grade adds the following items: Leather seat upholstery (colour choice) Lowered suspension and choice of alloy wheels Front ‘retro’ wooden roof rack Chrome bumpers, mirrors and headlamp rims Front dummy wheel cover Rear parking sensors ENGINE/TRANSMISSION (1,390cc) four cylinder petrol four-speed manual: 78 bhp (79PS) 91Nm torque @2,750rpm DIMENSIONS Length: 4,890mm (16ft) Width (mirrors folded): 1,811mm (5.11”) Height: 1,995mm (6.10” (roof lowered)) Kerb weight: N/A Payload 780kg Fuel tank 40litres Turning circle N/A Steering lock to lock. 3.5 turns (est) PERFORMANCE, FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS 0-62 22.2 seconds; top speed 81mph, economy 30 mpg (combined (est)) CO2 emissions 144g/km (est). -
Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
Even if you choose a system without a subscription it's likely to require a SIM card so it can send information about its location, which is obviously only useful if the device has any reception. That's why a company like Tracker costs more - its systems use a more difficult to jam VHF radio system to communicate location (on top of GPS), which links directly to police vehicles for more quickly locating stolen cars. >> Read our review of the Spytrack Nano Turn off keyless entry and ignition Some keyless entry systems can be turned off, but it depends on the make and model of your particular vehicle. -
Review: Husqvarna Automower 450X (productReview)
As well as the boundary wire, guide wires can be laid within the area to be mown, either to guide the Automower back to its charging point more efficiently (the charger also sends a radio signal), to navigate between obstacles or to set up separate mowing areas. Once the boundary wire has been laid, it’s connected up to the docking station and connected to the mains via a three-pin plug - so a constant, reliable source of power is essential. -
Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
Changes in the functional, smartly finished cabin included new seat upholstery, a thicker steering wheel, larger air ventilation outlets. The radio was improved, allowing Bluetooth connection for telephony and music connection, while a Becker Map Pilot system became available, too. Mercedes-Benz’s focus on safety with its passenger cars is carried over to its commercial vehicles, with the Sprinter gaining a number of industry firsts relating to safety. -
Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9f213cb3dd9444d2abb25533e8b3593e" /> Have you got an older car without DAB radio? Well, the Pure Highway 600 is for you. Aside from giving the gift of Smooth Extra and Jazz FM, if you pair it up to a phone you can also use it for music streaming, or as a hands-free system for making and receiving calls. -
ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
Optional equipment will include air conditioning, a pre-heat timer, electrically heated windscreen, full length sunroof, Radio CD with MP3, USB, Bluetooth, a navigation & multimedia system, alloy wheels, roof rack and 2 + 2 children seats (including 3-point seat belts) Production started in autumn 2007 and the first batch of cars will be delivered to Norwegian customers this spring with orders for UK cars being taken in the last quarter of this year. -
Guide to getting your motorcycle licence (Article)
You’ll then drive in various road and traffic conditions, during which you will need to prove you can safely and competently complete normal stops, an angle start (pulling out from behind a parked vehicle) and a hill start (where possible). The examiner will give you directions using a radio while they follow you on a motorcycle. You’ll have about 10 minutes of independent riding, which is designed to assess your ability to ride safely while making your own decisions. You can ask the examiner to repeat the directions if you forget them - you will not fail the test if you go off the route. -
Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
An actual, real, safe child seat on Amazon for £270 * The best things about old cars is the noise - the roar of the engine, the..... well, that was all you could hear really. Sometimes there was a radio but if you went above 50mph the single speaker might not be up to the job. To combat this, you could buy sound insulation - this was long before for the days when manufacturers took an interest in NVH (noise, vibration & harshness). -
DAB radio now standard across Volkswagen range 16 May 2012 (News)
All new Volkswagens excepting the Up will come with DAB radio as standard. DAB will be fitted to all of the cars in the range from the Polo right up to the luxury flagship Phaeton model. The upgraded radio will be able to pick up analogue FM and AM signals, too, and will come with a standard AUX-in socket for listening to media players. -
DAB standard in BMWs – other makes likely to follow 15 Nov 2012 (News)
From January 2013 every model in the BMW car range will have DAB digital radio as standard. DAB radio has become increasingly popular over recent years thanks to improved audio quality and the broader range of radio stations it offers, both regional and national. BMW is the first mainstream manufacturer to move over to standard DAB. -
DAB Car Radio Conversions: £189.99 Fitted 3 Jul 2014 (News)
Car Communications is offering DAB car radio conversions for £189.99 fully installed. The switch-over to DAB may still be a few years away, but many new cars now come with DAB as standard and drivers are listening to the benefits: particularly Radio 5 Live. -
MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 1 Jun 2007 (News)
FIAT Grande Punto 1.4 16V Sporting NEW 3dr Manual AT £8,999 SAVING OF £2,666 These models are fitted with 17" Alloy Wheels, CD Player and Radio, Airbags, Electric Windows, Central Locking, Power Steering, Available in a Choice of Metallic Colours. Mercedes-Benz A Class A150 NEW 5dr Manual AT £10,999 SAVING OF £3,371 These new models are fitted with, CD Player and Radio, Airbags, Electric Windows and Mirrors, Central Locking, Power Steering, Available in a Choice of Metallic Colours. -
MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 18 Apr 2007 (News)
www.motorpoint.co.uk special offers from 18th to 25th April, while stocks last: 06 reg 2006 model Nissan Micra 1.2s 5dr Manual £5,699 With CD Player and Radio, Airbags, Electric Windows, Central Locking, Power Steering, Available in a Choice of Metallic Colours. 06 reg 2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 16V Life (Aircon) 5dr Manual £6,999 With Air Conditioning, CD Player and Radio, Airbags, Electric Windows and Mirrors, Central Locking, Power Steering, Available in a Choice of Metallic Colours. -
MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 24 May 2007 (News)
Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 16V Sporting NEW 3dr Manual AT £8,999 SAVING OF £2,666 These models are fitted with 17" Alloy Wheels, CD Player and Radio, Airbags, Electric Windows, Central Locking, Power Steering, Available in a Choice of Metallic Colours. Mercedes-Benz A Class A150 NEW 5dr Manual AT £10,999 SAVING OF £3,371 These new models are fitted with, CD Player and Radio, Airbags, Electric Windows and Mirrors, Central Locking, Power Steering, Available in a Choice of Metallic Colours.