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  Safety and security of the Year shortlist (Article)
  AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyzer The Alcosense Excel is an easy-to-use personal breathalyser that can be set up for use in different countries with different drink-drive limits. It’s chunkily-constructed and is designed to give accurate, trustworthy readings, with a 0.15% margin for error.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Listen out for any tappet-like sounds under the bonnet, if so it points to problems with the injectors. Other hints that the fuel injection system is playing up is limited performance and smoke when starting up. Ask what fuel the owner has put in it, cheaper, poor quality fuel not doing the common rail injection system any good.
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  Best new vans for 2018 (Article)
  The exterior will get the same front end styling treatment as the latest Transit Custom, along with a similarly revised interior that includes design themes from the latest Fiesta. The old 1.5 TDCI diesel will get an overhaul to improve fuel economy and emissions, while the 1.0 EcoBoost will get the added bonus of cylinder deactivation tech to save fuel when the loads are low.  Transit Courier On sale: Spring 2018 Another Ford.
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  Review: Triumph Street Twin (productReview)
  Either way, the Street Twin will carry you easily more than 120 miles before you need to worry about fuel fills and there’s a fuel gauge and predicted range display on the dash clock.

  Review: Ducati Monster 797 (productReview)
  The steering lock is better than previous Monsters, but it’s still not as tight as a Yamaha MT-07’s. As for other practicalities, the 16.5-litre fuel tank should see more than 180 miles between fills without running on fumes and pillion seat can just about cope with an average adult for short hops. The digital dash is clear to read and, more relevantly, the details of this Monster are spot on with nods to the past such as the single headlight and humped fuel tank with alloy retaining clasp.
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  Review: Triumph Bonneville T100 (productReview)
  That’s the point of these machines and - combined with all of the modern tech - the T100 is cracking value that helps you make new friends every time you fill up with fuel.
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  For starters, its 49cc engine is as simple as a rock thanks to its four-stroke design, so there’s no need for more labour intensive fuel mixing or maintenance that’s part and parcel of a two-stroke motor. And while it’s true the Longjia’s unit doesn’t have the pace, pick-up or outright performance you get with most two-stroke scooters, it’s lively enough up to its 30mph maximum.
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  Review: Suzuki Address 110 2016 (productReview)
  On the left is the indicator switch, the horn and the controls for low and high-beam, while on the right is the starter button – there’s a back-up kick starter, but it’s unlikely to be needed very often since the Address has fuel injection. There’s also a simple central speedometer and fuel gauge. But that’s it. Simple. Transmission is a CVT ‘twist and go’ automatic and it’s very smooth, making low-speed control effortless.
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  Review: CF Moto 650 GT (productReview)
  It has a natural seating position and well-padded seat that means you can spend long hours on the go without fidgeting. Just as well as the 19-litre fuel tank and excellent economy mean 200 miles from a fill are perfectly possible. Riding those distances will be easy thanks to the manually adjustable screen that was ideal for this 5ft 10in rider and the 795mm seat height was also spot on.
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  Review: Zontes T310 (productReview)
  There’s just enough noise to let you know when to change up without having to look at the TFT screen display used for speed, revs, fuel and gear indicator. Just as well as this can be difficult to read in bright sunlight. On the move, the motor is smooth thanks to a balancer shaft damping out any vibration, while the six-speed gearbox ticks from one ratio to the next sweetly and with no danger of a false neutral.
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  Review: Honda Monkey (productReview)
  It can potter around town in fourth without fluffing, which also means that claimed average of 189mpg seems perfectly feasible and we saw more than 200 miles between fills from the 5.6-litre tank with some fuel still in reserve. Complementing the engine’s easy-going nature is the ride and handling of the Monkey. It may be retro in style, but there’s nothing old-fashioned in the way it deals with urban potholes.
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  Top 10: Cheapest petrol lawnmowers (Article)
  Its height can be adjusted from 30mm-80mm, whereas most other rivals range from 25mm-75mm, granting slightly improved clearance. It also has a large 1.3-litre fuel tank, so you can cut for a long time – but it is heavy, making it hard to manoeuvre and liable to dig into soft ground. MowMaster 123cc 46cm Self-propelled Mower – £219.00 This MowMaster offers a mulching mode, which is where the grass is chopped up into fine pieces and deposited back on the ground.
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  Review: Yamaha XMAX 300 (productReview)
  The seat height means some riders might also find placing a foot flat on the ground a little tricky, which is not what you want on a scooter that weighs 179kg when topped up with fuel. However, that weight instantly melts away the moment you pull away on the XMAX. It’s very stable and that heft gives it a feeling of solidity and presence smaller scooters miss. The bright LED headlight gives good illumination on a dull morning start and alerts other drivers to you being there.
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  Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (productReview)
  The vast majority of drivers will not notice any difference in dry performance compared to a summer tyre, but the extra reassurance of winter grip will be welcomed by all. 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: Haynes Build Your Own V8 Engine (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.1533477321814" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e6093d1b1bc04985abced4b653933c9a" /> It doesn’t operate as an actual engine of course - it can’t burn fuel or produce power, but when you provide it with 4 x AA batteries and turn it on, it springs into life. The crankshaft spins, the pistons go up and down and the whole valvetrain moves as it should. Having already built it you’ll know how these parts mesh together, but with power running through it you can see how they all interact.
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  If you’re funding the van with monthly payments (as do most buyers) then you’ll need to add fuel, tax and insurance to your budget. This isn’t too complicated, but requires thought and planning – and the willingness to stick to your budget. Real MPG makes it easy to see how much fuel a van will use on the road.
• Review: Piaggio MP3 300 and 500 (productReview)
  With a 12.0-litre tank in both models, you should be able to cover 150 miles on either before the fuel warning blinks on. This alert is placed in a dash that looks like it could have been lifted straight from a small hatch with its twin main analogue dials, and smaller gauges for fuel and temperature.
• ADBLUE: What is AdBlue and What do I need to know about it? (FAQs)
  It is contained in a separate tank with a separate external filler (Mercedes, Jaguar, Peugeot) or must be replenished by a dealer (some earlier AdBlue systems). It is on sale at fuel stations in 10 litre containers at around £16. Enough to last 6,000 miles costs between £16 and £32, depending on the size of the engine. 4.7 litre containers and 2 litre containers are also available and come with spouts for easier refilling.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Vauxhall’s take on the Ford Transit, is, like so many commercials a joint-venture vehicle with Renault and Nissan. Built in Luton, the Griffin-badged Vivaro has lots to offer with low fuel costs and big carrying capacity, but what should you look out for when buying used?  A popular choice, the front-wheel drive only Vivaro was offered with two lengths (4782mm and 5182mm) and two roof heights (1969mm and 2464mm).
• AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
  Airconditioning Compressor Remanufacturing Service , saving customers ££££££ Hundreds on the Vehicle Mfg Retail Prices: • Compressortech (Birmingham) Tel 0121-766-5006 E-mail sales@compressoretech.co.uk Website www.compressortech.co.uk Airconditioning Parts Supplier • www.autoairparts.co.uk Air-Conditioning and Fuel Economy A lot of nonsensical generalisations have been written about this. Basically a/c takes 5 - 10bhp from the engine. So while it will affect the fuel economy of a car with 50bhp, the driver of a car with 500bhp won't notice it.