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Review: Dyson V6 cordless vacuum (productReview)
It’s powered by Dyson's V6 motor and supplied with click on and off attachments that make it suitable for cleaning everything from your living room carpet to the door bins and seat upholstery of your car. Prices start at £220 and a two year warranty is supplied as standard, along with a wall-mounted charging dock that doubles up as a holder to store the vacuum when it's not in use. What's it like? -
Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
id=1951" target="_blank" data-anchor="?id=1951">St John Ambulance website . Screenwash Some people barely use their screenwash, some people (us) seem to clean their windscreen constantly in winter. Mud and grime being flicked onto your car by passing cars is annoying, but not as annoying as running out of washer fluid without any left in the car. -
Review: Airlabs Airbubbl (productReview)
Airlabs says the Airbubbl works best when the car’s fan is on the lowest setting, with air directed into the footwell. It can also be used indoors though, like at work or in a kid's bedroom. It's hard to quantify how well the device works, we're not scientists after all. -
Review: Guardsman dog guard (productReview)
The Guardsman dog guard is a vehicle-specific barrier that separates the cabin of the car from the boot, which protects you and your pet while in the car. Guardsman has been running since 1964 and is also a long-term supplier of dog guards and cages to both Guide Dogs and The Dogs Trust. -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
DL382 is a seven speed longitudinal DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 400Nm, used in front wheel drive Audi A4, A5 and A6. DL501 is a seven speed longitudinal DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 600Nm, used in Quattro four wheel drive Audi A5, A6, A7 and A8, and the Porsche Macan. -
Review: Honda Versatool (productReview)
The Versatool also has a six-splined transmission shaft, which maximises torque and drives lots of power to each tool you use. Essentially, that means the Versatool should last a very long time. If you run into any trouble, there's a five-year warranty for domestic use too. That warranty is reduced to one year for professional use. -
Review: Ohme Home Pro EV Charger (productReview)
And this is the clever bit. Ohme uses d ynamic charging technology, so will charge when prices are cheapest. It does this by using live data from the power network to determine when energy usage is low. That's when it will charge your car. -
Top 10: Gadgets to modernise an older car in 2023 (Article)
It fits a double DIN slot, so check with a car electrician if you’re not sure if it’s compatible with your car. This system effectively replicates the same functionality you would get from a new car with the latest connectivity features, and it's very easy to use. -
GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
The Warranty Maintenance Muckaround If the customer has a used car warranty requiring the car to be regularly serviced at a franchised dealer's, this can be a real goldmine. Be careful to find a long list of repairs and replacements, none of which are covered by the warranty, but all of which must be made for the warranty to remain intact. -
Cheap GAP insurance for camper vans and motorhomes (Article)
Money-saving tools Find cheap van insurance Used van prices and valuations Free and cheap history checks See Also Cheap GAP insurance for cars Save on car insurance Cheap car finance ** Sometimes we show a link with a * next to it. -
Top 10: Chamois and car drying products (Article)
Sinland says they can absorb close to ten times their own weight in water and can also be used for buffing off polishes and waxes. Kent Car Care GKEQ4660 Flexy Blade Flexi (or Flexy in this case) blades are a divisive topic in the car care world. -
How to buy a scooter (Article)
To keep the warranty valid, you will not be able to modify the scooter in any way that alters its performance, such as fitting a sports exhaust. Can I haggle over the price or use a trade-in? Yes, of course. -
Top 10: Dash cams under £50 2020 (Article)
It's fairly inexpensive but outperforms cameras that are more than twice the price. The footage is very good, it's easy to use with a simple menu layout and is proving reliable too. In our time testing the YI, we had no issues with it freezing or crashing, despite us changing SD cards repeatedly and playing with all the settings. -
Review: Carmat Garage Prestige Mats (productReview)
Maybe we were unlucky and just ended up with a bad set, but we'd suggest you can get better finished mats for less money. However, we were impressed by the OEM fit and the quality of the material used. They're thick and durable, which we've been able to thoroughly test in our car over the last few months. With three children, lots of mucky trainers and more than the occasionally ice lolly spill, they've had a lot to cope with. -
CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
But if you’ve had the car serviced by Tom, Dick or Harry the manufacturer can claim that the fault was caused by them. If the car is on a long warranty, 5 year or more, then that is a probably a contract between you and the manufacturer that you get it serviced by his franchises and in return he warrants the car. -
Gift under £50 of the Year shortlist (Article)
If you have CarPlay or Android Auto in your car, then there isn’t much that should sway you to buy the Anker Roav VIVA. It also can't offer more than your current virtual assistant, like Siri, can already do. However, if you have an older car that you can use Bluetooth or an aux input in, the VIVA can offer a very useful functionality to your journeys — like the ability to skip songs or turn up the volume handsfree. -
Review: Thule Motion 3 roofbox (productReview)
It feels robust and built to last, so should see you through plenty of years travel. It also comes with a lifetime warranty. Ours has already been repeatedly put to use this year and with family trips to Holland and Devon planned for next year, it won't be long before it's pressed into service again. Thule has managed to improve what was already an excellent roofbox - and our best buy choice. -
Top 10: Handheld car vacuums (Article)
PIFCO P28002S Kicking off with a much-loved brand off the 1980s, the PIFCO P28002S is not only something of a bargain, currently costing less than £15, it also has all of the basic features you need to keep your car clean. Available with a 12v connection so you can power it via your car, there’s a thin tool for the awkward spots and a three-year warranty to boot. Black&Decker NV1200AV-XJ Trusted brand Black&Decker has plenty of options to choose from but this Dustbuster has a lot to offer at a very low price. -
Used Van Buying Guide: Nissan NV200 2009-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
Around £3000 will buy you the earliest, highest mileage examples, though the £5000-£6000 price category provides a huge choice of newer examples, in higher specifications (Bluetooth equipped) in the 30,000-60,000 mileage range. Look for those offered with additional warranties from traders, or having the balance of Nissan’s own five year warranty. Spend £7000 and above and you’re getting into two to three-year old examples with good specifications and the later 90PS of the base engine, and more choices of the 110PS version. -
Top 10: Best roof bags (Article)
It can fit onto side rails or cross bars and the material makes it foldable so it can be packed into a small bag, which you can keep in the car. AUPERTO 425L The 425-litre AUPERTO roof bag is waterproof and windproof, with heavy-duty straps which can be easily attached to rack or side rails. However, you don't need roof bars as the strap can be secured from the top of the bag through the inside of the car.