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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  It can be argued that director Steven Soderbergh botched the release by essentially self-financing and releasing it without backing from a major studio, leading to audiences failing to resonate with the film despite its charm. The impressive cast includes Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Katie Holmes, Sebastian Stan and an Eminem-esque blonde Daniel Craig.
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  Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
  The obvious use is for tying your bike to fences and the like, but use your imagination and it's also good for securing your bike to car roof racks, attaching a bag to a chair or even fixing a dog lead to a drainpipe. The Z Lok has its limits, after all, it'll never be as secure as a more expensive bike lock. But for occasional use, it's really very good. It's light and easy to transport - and very versatile, with a range of uses that are only limited by your imagination.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  Disney villain or Star Wars face masks These are perfect for anyone who fancies a pamper sesh while also understanding that Disney villains were the real leading ladies. In this pack of three, you'll get facemasks of Ursula: super hydrating cucumber to soothe and moisturise - Maleficent: antioxidant green tea to refresh and revitalise skin and Cruella De Vil: calming coconut for nourished and supple skin.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  Disney villain or Star Wars face masks These are perfect for anyone who fancies a pamper sesh while also understanding that Disney villains were the real leading ladies. In this pack of three, you'll get facemasks of Ursula: super hydrating cucumber to soothe and moisturise - Maleficent: antioxidant green tea to refresh and revitalise skin and Cruella De Vil: calming coconut for nourished and supple skin.
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  Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
  You'll most often see them outside of businesses or shared accommodation where parking is difficult to regulate, leading to designated parking spaces being taken. However, they're also a wise buy if you're worried about your car, van, caravan etc being nicked. The posts will obviously only work in some instances, on driveways where there's no way to get out without folding the post down.
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  Top 10: Best car films (Article)
  Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Taking the Mad Max theme and jamming it up to 11 with spectacular cars, eye-catching stunts and flame-throwing guitars, Fury Road is a reboot of the Mad Max franchise in a post-apocalyptic battle for precious resources that sees Tom Hardy take the lead role. Gaining widespread praise for its action and storyline, Mad Max Fury Road was named as one of the best films of 2015 and bagged six Academy Awards too. It’s not a film for concourse enthusiasts as the starring vehicles are heavily modified, but there is fun to be had in trying to spot the origins of the outlandish creations.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
  It’s situated under the driver’s seat, which, should the drainage holes around the front of the cab get blocked can lead to water getting under the seat and causing havoc with the electronics. Check for dampness, and clear the drain holes periodically to prevent this from happening. Even dry that ECU is also known to throw up fault codes, these often relating to the combined fuelling relay module, replacing this often removes the spurious warnings.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Take extra time to check the seals around all these modifications, as they can let water in, leading to water traps and, ultimately, corrosion. We’re not suggesting you start peeling back rubber seals, but do have a close look around areas where the bodywork has been modified to check for any signs of water getting in.
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  All manner of Porsche 911s were for sale when the model turned 50 in 2014 - although this eventually lead to market saturation towards the back end of the year. Attract the right people In some ways, selling a classic is all about exposure - but it has to be the right kind. You want to make sure that as many potential buyers as possible see your car.
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  How to buy a scooter (Article)
  Others, though, can be recharged in half that time and ride for up to 60 miles before needing to be plugged in again. Look for an EC scooter that uses lithium-ion batteries and not lead-acid ones that are heavier and slower to recharge. There are plenty of different styles of electric scooter available and prices start from as little as £700, rising to more than £12,000 for BMW’s C evolution.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  In rare cases, you lose the money and your van while the buyer is never seen again.   How can I avoid it? Leading online payment service PayPal recommends you never transfer money to anyone you don’t know after an alleged overpayment. See it’s 

  Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
  How to buy a van at auction Before you get carried away with buying a flat cap and perfecting your discreet nods to the auctioneer, you should approach the process like you would buying a van from anywhere else; decide on what van you want and what your budget is. More than any other buying process, an auction can crank up the tension and lead you into making rash decisions - in particular, buying a van that isn’t quite right, or paying more than your budget, so it is vital that you decide the key criteria in advance and stick to it.
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  We all worry about the rising cost of classic car insurance premiums, but if you read our guide you'll see there are a few simple things you can do to keep the costs down. Join a classic car club Many of the leading specialist insurers offer discounts to memebers of classic car clubs. This doesn't mean that you can buy you car, join a club, and then expect 10% off your premium - you normally need to have been a member of the club (or at least a club) for 12 months.