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• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  The Major Component Confusion Never, ever repair a major component. If, for example, an automatic gearbox has a problem DO NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE. Instead, simply quote for fitting an entirely new automatic gearbox. The fault may be nothing more than a duff solenoid in the valve block, but don't waste time with a £200 job when there is much more profit to be gained from fitting a new autobox at £1,750 plus.
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  Guide to getting your motorcycle licence (Article)
  You'll need to use the same size and type of motorcycle for both parts - this then qualifies you to ride that particular sub-category of motorcycle. A practical test taken on an automatic motorcycle will only qualify you to ride twist-and-go automatics. To ride motorcycles with gears, you need to take the test on a geared bike. We did our training with PRT in Letchworth, which falls under the Honda School of Motoring.
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  Review: Flymo 1200R robot lawn mower (productReview)
  Then it’s just a case of connecting the wire to the base station (where the mower automatically comes back to charge its 18V/1.6Ah lithium-ion battery), letting it charge for an hour or so and setting the initial cutting height using the twist-dial on top. Cutting heights are between 20 and 50mm.
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  Review: Mio MiVue 792 Wifi Pro (productReview)
  Should you come across any major incidents, the in-built GPS system should automatically protect your footage. If you want to make sure, then there is the standard ‘Event button’ that makes sure your recording doesn’t get wiped over before you get a chance to download it. This is bright red and set to the right of the screen, but is small and set flush with the surround, making it hard to press in a hurry should you need to.
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  Review: YI Ultra Dashcam (productReview)
  It also includes a number of useful and desirable functions such as playback through your smartphone via an app, a three-axis sensor for automatic storing of incidents and voice control. There’s a large 2.7 inch colour screen at the rear controlled by a series of small buttons along its base. What’s it like? YI bills the Ultra Dashcam as being made of lightweight aluminium, but a closer examination of the outer casing suggests a greater proportion of it is more humble plastic.
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  Review: Nextbase 512G dash cam (productReview)
  Image quality is still very sharp indeed, but it takes up less space on the memory card, meaning you can record more of your journey. As you would hope, there is a shock sensor that will automatically save clips if it detects what it thinks is a collision, or the driver can press the hazard triangle button to save the current three minute clip. That’s useful if you see something interesting, like a collision involving another vehicle or a hazard in the road, since it will prevent the dash camera overwriting that clip later in your journey.
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  Review: Blitzwolf BW-ANC1 headphones (productReview)
  The headphones last around seven hours, which is a pretty impressive battery life. The Blitzwolf BW-ANC1 will automatically try to pair via Bluetooth when you turn them on for the first time. They can connect to two devices simultaneously and will automatically reconnect to any previously paired device. We easily paired them to a Windows PC at work and an iPhone 6S.
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  Top 10: Essentials for maintaining your car at home (Article)
  Click here to buy Sealey automatic brake bleeder - £32 The brakes are probably the most important bit of a car, so if you’re not confident then take your car to a garage. However, changing brake pads and brake fluid is fairly simple with the right tools.
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  Review: Roadhawk Vision dash camera (productReview)
  That said, there is no GPS sensor on the Vision, so it can’t record location data or speed information, nor can it automatically set its date and time via satellite. The sample below gives an idea of the quality of footage, but files from the memory card are clearer and crisper, since YouTube compressions lowers the overall quality. 
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  Review: Nextbase 312GW dash cam (productReview)
  It would work especially well in conjunction with a hardwiring kit, which most car electricians can fit for a few pounds – Halfords, which sells the 312GW, will do it for £30. When a power source is connected the 312GW starts recording automatically, saving three-minute clips to a memory card up to 32GB – not included with the camera. The default mode is 1080P at 30fps and footage is very clear, even in fairly low light conditions, but if you want a higher frame rate the camera supports 720P at 60fps.
• Does Confused.com offer classic car insurance? (Article)
  MediaCode=671&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=HonestJohn&utm_campaign=affiliates_HJ17_motor&utm_content=motor">Confused.com ’s* website allows you to enter your details and obtain a quote quickly, and should you happen to use it frequently you can register your details that can be automatically copied into new quotes where required, saving more time. You also have the option to edit your quote so you can change elements such as the excess or payment options in order to help reduce the cost.
• Does Performance Direct offer classic car insurance (Article)
  As a specialist broker Performance Direct is familiar with the specific needs that can come with classic car ownership, such as agreed value and laid-up cover, owners club membership discounts, modified classic insurance and policies for multi-car owners and wedding car owners. Most policies automatically include a courtesy car, personal effects and foreign use cover as well as windscreen cover, with the option to add in features like protected no claims bonus, legal expenses and breakdown cover.
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  Review: Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One (productReview)
  width=1029&height=685&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/deec48db5b114170a2332175ce28f941" /> Zwift will automatically find the Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One and all you'll need to do press one of the Zwift Click buttons to wake it up and it'll also connect. You can also connect heart rate monitor if you wish as well.
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  Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
  On the front of the projector, you'll find the 720p lens and a small camera that focuses the projection output - meaning it automatically adjusts the autofocus. We needed to manually adjust the focus every now and then (by holding the HDMI button down for a few seconds) but, generally, it does a very good job of doing this itself.
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  Top 10: Gifts for over £150 (Article)
  Just ask the in-built Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. Off for a swim? The waterproof Bragi will automatically track your heart rate, activity duration, calories burnt and how many lengths you’ve swum. There’s even an in-built translation service which helps you communicate in 40 different languages.
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  Review: Hozelock Cloud Controller (productReview)
  What is it? The Cloud Controller is an automatic timer for hosepipes, sprinklers and watering systems from Hozelock - a name you might recognise if you have a hose in your garden. These systems are nothing new; they've been around for years, but the Hozelock Cloud Controller is different because it gives you the ability to control and vary your watering schedules from anywhere in the world (with WiFi) via an app. 
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  Review: Tile Pro (productReview)
  Once you put in the coin battery, which is included in the box, and pair you're phone (Android or iOS) to your Tile using the free Tile app, you're good to go. Beyond the Bluetooth range, the app will automatically show you the last time and place it saw the Pro on a map. Once it's picked it up on Bluetooth, you can 'ring' your Tile from your phone to track it down. If you lose your phone, just double press of the Tile will make your mobile ring, even if it’s on silent. 
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  Review: Nextbase 412GW dash cam (productReview)
  The 412GW has touch sensitive buttons, unlike other Nextbase cameras, but they are responsive and illuminate when in use. The 412GW works like any other dash camera, switching on when it gets power and then automatically recording short clips until full. It then loops over old footage, so it’s always on. If the built-in G sensor detects something unusual, such as hard braking or a bump, it will mark the footage to be saved, so it won’t be recorded over.
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  Review: Nextbase 622GW dash cam (productReview)
  At the bottom of the touchscreen and, there's a red button that you can tap to make sure important footage is saved. The 622GW sensor should do this automatically if you hit the brakes relatively hard, but the physical button gives some extra reassurance - as well as allowing you to save footage like near-misses, which may not require harsh braking, for example.
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  Top 10: Gifts for Men (Article)
  >> Read our full review Flymo 1200R robotic mower The 1200R can  cut lawns up to 400 metres square and is  supplied with a charging station - which automatically goes back to when it's running low on power - as well boundary wires, connectors and security features such as an alarm, lift sensor and PIN code. It's ideal for those that don't want the hassle of mowing the lawn and for older relatives who may no longer be able to mow the grass themselves.