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  Review: Aukey CC-S7 dual port in-car charger (productReview)
  What is it? The Aukey CC-S7 charger plugs snugly into a car’s 12V accessory socket and promises fast charging for power-hungry smartphones and tablets. It’s cheap and yet it has advanced in-built circuitry to prevent expensive technology overcharging, overheating or receiving excess current.
• Real MPG (Article)
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  Top 10: Camping essentials for your car 2023 (Article)
  They use aircraft-inspired aerodynamic design to reduce drag and wind noise, which makes for better fuel economy and less annoyance on a long trip. You’ll need the correct fixing system, which varies from car to car, but Thule will have something to suit. The bars cost around £75 and the fitting systems are about the same price. Once your roof bars are in place the world is your oyster – there are dozens of devices that can be mounted.
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  Top 10: Apps every driver should use (Article)
  Or, if you’d rather drive, help recoup some of the fuel costs by carsharing.  On top of your own car insurance, you also benefit from additional AXA insurance cover, free of charge.  MoneySuperMarket Go Remembering when you car insurance renewal is due is possibly the most boring challenge imaginable, which is where the MoneySuperMarket Go app steps in and takes care of it.
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  Review: Dyson V6 cordless vacuum (productReview)
  The hard floor tool is perfect for cleaning - yep, you've guessed it - floors. The stiff nylon bristles spin to remove ground in dirt. However, for cars, we found it best to attach the nozzles direct to the body of the motor as this increased flexibility. What's more, with the lightweight motor, it's easy to get into the footwells and door pockets of a small car. 
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  Review: Thule Ocean roof box (productReview)
  The box feels high quality and you get a lot of space for your money. In fact, compared to buying a larger car, it could be argued as a no brainer. There are alternatives out there and you do have to take into account that £250 isn't the whole story, as you need the roof bars to fix it to the car.
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  Best faraday pouches and boxes (Article)
  MONOJOY keyless car key signal blocker pouch The 20cm x 10cm Monojoy pouch is a great, cheap bit of kit for anyone who's worried about waking up to find their car stolen. Even if you don't have keyless start, those who can gain entry can steal anything you leave inside your car.
• LPG: Where can I get my car converted to run on LPG? (FAQs)
  New Citroen Xantias, Ford Mondeos, Vauxhall Vectras and Volvos with LPG conversions used to qualify for Powershift grants, but Citroen and Ford stopped offering converted cars and the EC has now stopped Powershift grants altogether. The LP Gas Association (tel: 01425 461612; website: http://www.UKLPG.org ) can recommend LPGA-accredited converters whose conversions on new cars would have qualified for Powershift grants had the EC not disallowed them.
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  Review: Sealey Digital Brake Disc & Drum Caliper (productReview)
  Whether you're a car geek or a professional mechanic, the Sealey tool takes a great deal of the footer out of measuring your brake discs, on a lot of cars it means you can measure them without having to mess about taking a wheel off.
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  Review: Kenwood DMX8020DABS Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (productReview)
  Our biggest complaint is that the Sony we previously tested used an old-fashioned volume knob rather than buttons. We find this more intuitive to use than the Kenwood's buttons but, if your car has steering wheel controls (our 2005 Toyota MR2 test vehicle doesn't) they can be connected to the media system. So, ultimately, yes you should buy a Kenwood DMX8020DABS. It's an easy way of getting modern infotainment into an old car and no, there aren't really any catches.
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  Review: Sakura headrest dog guard (productReview)
  Build quality of the actual guard is okay, if not a touch flimsy. A dog wouldn't be able to get through the guard, but because it's a universal fit rather than car-specific, it'll fit different models in different ways. In the car we used, there's a small gap above the guard, but a dog couldn't get through there (we hope).
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  Car Experience Day of the Year shortlist (Article)
  Your little one will get to grips with the basics of driving in a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi with one-to-one tuition from a fully qualified driving instructor. The half-hour covers starting the car, and accelerating to braking, road sign recognition and reverse parking on a replica road system. Your voucher is valid for 10 months, for one person, and there are 51 locations around the UK to choose from.
• ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
  The VAG reprogramming is particularly effective because it not only gives the engine 185bhp, it boosts the torque at low revs and makes it more flexible, so you can accelerate uphill in 3rd gear from just 1,200rpm. When you first receive your Bluefin you use it to interrogate the car's ECU for its individual code which you then send back to Superchips online or by mail so your Bluefin can be activated for your particular car and no other. Bluefin costs £445 from www.mybluefin.co.uk , tel: 01280 816781.
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  Christmas 2021: Best Gifts For Petrolheads (Article)
  Buy now £40, Buyagift.co.uk Rear View Prints Classic Car Print We love these stylish prints from Rear View Prints and with more than 250 designs, we're pretty sure you'll be able to find something for that petrol head in your life, whether they love a racing Porsche, classic F1 cars or something more humble like a Land Rover or classic Mini.
• Day Thirteen Prize - Iceplane glove (Article)
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• Day Twenty One Prize - Pro 3 Stylus (Article)
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• Day Twenty Three Prize - Mishiko Pet GPS & Activity Tracker (Article)
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  Review: Thule 991 RaceWay 2 bicycle carrier (productReview)
  We say officially as although there are cars not listed in the accompanying booklet - things like the latest Ford Focus, BMW 5 Series Touring and Honda Civic to name just three - that's not to say the RaceWay won't fit so it's worth testing it out even if your car isn't on the list.  
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  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  Other neat touches include a large colour screen and a cable that's five feet long. Autel AL539B OBD-II Electrical Tester and Scan Tool Many problems in modern cars can be the result of low battery voltages, which are the result of charging system issues or failing batteries. Consequently, if you’re routinely inspecting multiple cars, it could be worth investing in a multi-purpose tool such as this Autel AL539B.
• INSURANCE: Which are the cheapest new cars to insure? (FAQs)
  Thanks to www.dsgauto.com , which offers Discount Contract Hire ansd New Car Leasing. If you can't find the new car you are looking for please call 7 875418 for competitive quotes on all makes and models.