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  Review: Thule Touring S roof box (productReview)
  Additional carrying capacity, a holiday lifesaver or back packer’s necessity, the Thule Touring S roof box adds 330 litres of additional luggage space to your car. That’s a huge leap over the 251 litres of bootspace the Volkswagen Up it’s fitted to here, adding real practicality to the compact city car. Not that it’s limited to small cars - the Thule Touring S can be fitted to any car, using Thule’s extensive roof bar and mounting kits.
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  Top 10: Budget petrolhead experience days (Article)
  Your instructor can vary the amount of grip each end of the car has by hydraulically raising or lowering the car within the cradle, so they can simulate understeer, oversteer or the nightmares that are black ice and aquaplaning. And it will bring your drifting game on leaps and bounds.
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  Review: Airlabs Airbubbl (productReview)
  What is it? Airbubbl is an in-car air purifier, made by Airlabs, which aims to combat air pollution. Airlabs claims it's the  only type of filter available that can absorb harmful gases, like nitrogen oxide, as well as particulate matter.
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  Review: Scalextric ARC One American Classics (productReview)
  Modern Scalextric cars are lighter than before, which means better performance. But to help keep them on the track, there's a magnetic system called Magnatraction by Scalextric. It essentially keeps the rear of the car stuck to the road so you can take corners faster.
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  Review: Thule ProRide roof bike rack (productReview)
  There are more affordable roof rack system out there from Thule, while the cost of the WingBar Evo set will vary slightly depending on what car you're mounting it to. Don't worry if you're unsure what mounting kit you need as the Thule website has a great compatibility checker where you can select you car and it will tell you what racks will fit and what mounting kit you'll need. 
• BATTERIES: How do I extend the life of my battery and prevent it going flat?  (FAQs)
  We see cases where thebattery has failed after only two to three years rather than the usual five to six,as a result of only doing short journeys. "Batteries are made to workharder than ever before as a modern car draws around three times as much electrical current than a Morris Minor. A Morris Minor in the 1970s needed around 21A, a modern mid-sizecar uses as much as 65A" To help prevent problems, Paul says: "Regular long runs in the car could double yourbattery's life but if this isn't possible, a battery trickle charger will keep it ingood condition, extend its life and give you the reassurance that your car willstart.
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  Review: Sealey PW2012R Rechargeable Pressure Washer (productReview)
  It might be something that you’re considering if you live in an upstairs flat, for example, and want to clean your car. Or maybe you’re a car enthusiast looking to keep your motor looking spick and span at shows, or a mountain biker looking for a way of hosing down your bike after a muddy ride. It's priced at £168.

  Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (productReview)
  With comparable fuel economy and only a small increase in road noise over conventional tyres, the Weather Control tyres are a good value choice for conventional cars and a wide range of buyers.
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  Review: Ring RAC 635 digital air compressor (productReview)
  It connects to a 12v accessory socket and can inflate a flat tyre to 35psi in around three minutes. What's it like? The unit is small enough to keep inside the car and comes with the 12v connector, wiring and air hose neatly tucked away inside – then it all packs neatly into a storage case. The whole thing is very intuitive to use - simply hook the air hose up, plug into the 12v outlet in the car, select the correct pressure for your tyre and press the button.
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  Group 0+/1 Child Car Seat of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The sheer size of the seat means it is worth checking the dimensions against the space available in your car – it fitted well enough in a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and a larger people carrier, but it might be tight in smaller cars. This is the case with many seats, though.  If you don’t need to swap it between different cars on a regular basis then this is a fantastically user-friendly seat that is comfy for little ones.
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  Top 10: Baby car seats under £250 (Article)
  The seat also comes with the baby-hugger newborn inlay, which is really well cushioned. As a standalone car seat, the Pebble Plus is at the upper end of the Group 0+ market, so it really depends if you plan to move onto the 2wayPearl car seat. Joie Spin 360 The Spin 360 is also the cheapest swivelling Group 0+/1 car seat on the market priced at £250 and is suitable from birth - thanks to a neat extra padded insert - up to around 18kg or four-years-old.
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  Top 10: Best car seats for babies 2023 (Article)
  There are also lots of different colours and designs to choose from. Nuna Pipa Lite LX This lightweight car sear from Nuna offers an impressive amount of comfort and protection. The Pipa Lite really lives up to its name, being an exceptionally light car seat despite its strong shell - which is great for parents who struggle to lift and carry seats in and out of the car.
• CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  In some circumstances you could be liable for any charges made under the agreement that they cannot recover. A "courtesy car" may be provided while your car is repaired and may be funded by your insurance policy or by agreement with the third party insurer. Courtesy cars are normally "stock" vehicles often provided by the repairing garage.
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  Review: Nuna MYTI (productReview)
  What is it? Nuna's car seat range isn't the biggest but that does mean it's very easy to understand. The MYTI is its Group 1/2/3 car seat that's suitable for children from 9kg right up to 36kg. That's approximately 9 months up to 12 years, so while it's not cheap at £275, it is an investment that will last you until your not so little one doesn't need a car seat any longer.
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  Review: Sealey MAC03 tyre inflator (productReview)
  What is it? If you’re running low tyre pressures on your car, you might as well be throwing money away as you can expect increased fuel consumption. Not only that, but they can also mean your car will not handle as well as it should, while you can expect braking performance to be compromised as well. 
• Day Twenty Prize -Nextbase 312GW (Article)
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• TOWING: Can you give me some general tips about towing?  (FAQs)
  N.B. If you are snaking you are overloaded or badly loaded and balanced. The Car: 1) Ask yourself and other caravanners. Is it the car really man enough to tow your van? 2) If it is an automatic take it to a solely automatic gearbox expert company ask them for their opinion.
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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.
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  Top 10: Car vacuums (Article)
  Tflash Corded Handheld Vacuum If you really don't want to spend much and just want something you can whip around your car with, then this Tflash corded vacuum could be a good option – as, for one thing, it often costs less than £15. It plugs into any 12V socket in your car, has a five-metre cable, a washable filter, integrated lights and a selection of nozzles.
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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/91c46742aec74a569b4fdf5a9a834b04" /> With car theft on the rise, it's more important than ever to protect your vehicle.  The Autowatch Ghost secures your car from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. The Ghost immobiliser uses the buttons in your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel, doors and centre console, to allow you to make a unique PIN sequence that must be entered before you can drive your car.