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  Review: Zero FXS 2017 (productReview)
  Peak power is an A2-friendly 44PS, but peak torque is a hefty 106Nm. That means there is plenty of grunt up to a certain point, but the FXS starts to run out of puff at motorway speeds. But for town driving it’s great - the simple, twist-and-go throttle and potent acceleration mean pretty much nothing can win in a rush away from the traffic lights - even performance cars.
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  Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
  We think it's worth spending a few extra quid to get a brand you recognise, especially when you're dealing with something that runs on gas. It won our Camping Product of the Year award , too.
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  Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
  We think it's worth spending a few extra quid to get a brand you recognise, especially when you're dealing with something that runs on gas. It won our Camping Product of the Year award , too.
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  Review: Garmin Instinct 2 Dezl Edition (productReview)
  Shock-resistant and water-rated to 100 metres, though, it can certainly take a bit of a beating in your day-to-day life. We haven’t tried running it over with an 18-tonner, but it’s been dropped a few times and it’s not showing as much as a scuff. While we’re used to smartwatches, the sheer amount of features on the Garmin Instinct 2 Dezl Edition means it can be slightly overwhelming at first.
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  Review: Micro Wagon (productReview)
  When you've parked it up, the handle clips in against the frame, which also makes it easier to push. Even when fully loaded up, the Micro Wagon runs smoothly, once on the go, with no wobbles or rattling wheels. A few things to note though, if you're tall you'll find the handle a little low and it would benefit from a hoop type handle rather than a t-bar.
• MULTI CAR INSURANCE: Can I insure more than one car on the same insurance policy? (FAQs)
  The renewal date will stay the same and you pay a proportion of the premium depending on how much of the year is left to run. Linking policies can also benefit you in total premium paid. The insurers Primo deals with all have purpose-built computer systems that allows them to look at the full picture. You would expect to get a better price from a cash and carry than a supermarket because you are buying in bulk.
• Auction house profile: DVCA (Article)
  Dorset Vintage & Classic Auctions’ (DVCA) debut sale in 2006 represented an expansion of the classic-car related business activities of founder Brian Chant, who also runs the Unicorn Motor Company, specialising in high class body repairs to modern and classic vehicles. In fact, Brian started his business back in 1969, following an apprenticeship as a panel beater with traditional coachbuilder and sheet metal fabricator SE Hamblin of Sherborne, Dorset.
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  Review: Karcher LMO 18-33 cordless mower (productReview)
  You'll need to plan ahead a little before cutting your lawn as the battery takes over two hours to charge with the supplied 2.5Ah battery. Once charged, you should expect a run time of up to 24 minutes. As this cordless lawn mower is designed to cut modestly-sized gardens, the Karcher LMO 18-33 has a cutting width of 33cm (you can probably see how it gets its name now).
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  Review: Philips DVT4010 VoiceTracer (productReview)
  Weighing 81g and measuring 12cm in length, the Philips DVT4010 can store over 2000 hours of audio, while its built-in battery allows the unit to run for up to 50 hours on a single charge. The VoiceTracer has 8GB of internal memory, while the SD card slot will accept memory cards with up to 32GB - providing almost unlimited audio memory. The unit is also compatible with most telephone microphone earpieces. 
• CONTINUOUS INSURANCE: What is it and how does it affect me? (FAQs)
  (Clear risk if sustains any damage in the interim period, but solves problem of "bridging insurance" if you still have and run your outgoing vehicle on existing policy. 2) is recorded as stolen and not recovered by the police. 3) is scrapped 4) is held in stock off the road by an authorised motor dealer (if on the road then it must be declared as stock to the trader's insurer).
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  Review: OKO Tyre Sealant (productReview)
  That makes it ideal for use on garden machinery - such as ride-on mowers and wheelbarrows - where it’s all too easy to run over a bramble, thorn or sharp stone and pick up an unnecessary (and annoying) puncture.  What’s it like? This version of OKO Tyre Sealant comes in a 1.25-litre bottle, which is enough to seal two tyres on a ride-on mower or at least a couple of wheelbarrows and application is easy, with everything you need (with the exception of a compressor for re-inflation) included.
• AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
  You will notice a more significant drop in economy in traffic because then the engine is idling and not moving the car very much for the time it is actually running, while at the same time it is turning the a/c pump. So in traffic or about town, at relatively low speeds, where opening the windows creates less aerodynamic drag, it will save more fuel to open the windows than to run the a/c.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Ask if the water pump has been replaced recently, they’re prone to failing. If it’s using a lot of coolant on longer runs it’s on its way out. DSG automatic transmissions don’t have the best reputation for reliability, check it’s been serviced properly, as a replacement can cost as much as £6000.
• MISFUELLING A CAR: What should you do if you accidentally put the wrong fuel in your car?  (FAQs)
  Any amount of contaminated fuel will generally have some sort of detrimental effect on the vehicle. Higher contamination ratios will directly affect the running of the engine and are very noticeable in that the vehicle will splutter, lose revs, and generally run rough. A smaller amount of contamination may be less noticeable, but a small amount of petrol in a diesel car will lower lubrication and cause extra wear and tear on the fuel pumps, injectors, and exhaust sensors.
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  Review: Z-Edge T4 Dual dash cam (productReview)
  There are also some cable clips included, which although a little flimsy, do the job. Only the front camera needs power, the rear one runs off it via a lengthy (and rather stiff) cable. It's the same with the SD card - both record to the one memory card in the front camera which means that once the rear camera is fitted, you don't need to access it.
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  Review: TowerTop Tyre Inflator (productReview)
  It certainly feels solid with chunky buttons and a robust tough plastic casing. Plug it in and you'll instantly hear an internal fan running which hints at its capability. We're testing it on our Audi e-tron which is fitted with big 265/45 R21 tyres. We've deflated two tyres by half and the other two by about a quarter. With most tyre inflators this would take a fair amount of time, so it's a good test of the TowerTop. 
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  Review: Rewire Security Spytrack Nano tracker (productReview)
  Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit. That’ll also prevent the battery from running out.  You can also use the Nano in your own car for security reasons. On that basis, it’s very cost effective when you consider that prices for car tracking by Tracker (the UK’s leading company in that field) currently start at £249.
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  Top 10: Best car films (Article)
  Fun fact: Tom Hardy fans will have to make do with looking at him as he only has 58 lines of dialogue in the whole film. The Cannonball Run (1981) Possibly one of the slowest-starting films ever made, The Cannonball Run eventually gets into gear and delivers a mix of tongue-in-cheek comedy and outlandish stunts that has never been bettered.
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  Review: Topeak E-Booster Digital electric pump (productReview)
  Charged via USB-C, the battery is good for 3 x 100PSI inflations, or 4 x 80PSI inflations (for 700 x 25c tires), while mountain bike riders can expect 4 x 30PSI inflations if running 29 x 2.35 tyres. Finally, there's a silicone case supplied to protect against overheating, and when not in use you've got the choice of a storage bag or waterproof pouch to keep it safe during your ride. 
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  Top 10: Best portable toilets for camper vans and motorhomes (Article)
  It holds 15 litres of flush water and can hold up to 21 litres of waste, so despite the compact size it won’t require emptying too often. A toilet roll holder is built in and there’s an indicator to ensure the flush water tank doesn’t run dry.