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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  They’ll receive an informative safety brief and demonstration from a qualified instructor before they jump behind the wheel to test their driving skills over a range of bumpy terrains, mud runs and side slopes. Trunkaroo Bubble Science Kit Here’s another gift for kids that on first glance appears to be just about having fun, but has actually been devised by experts in order to promote learning of science, technology, engineering, art and maths - all from bubbles.
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  Top 10: Dash cams under £200 2020 (Article)
  Voice control allows you to say “OK, Garmin” to start/stop audio recording, take a still picture or start/stop the Travelapse video capture feature, while parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine isn't running.
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  Top 10: Advent calendars (Article)
  Wine and Sparkling Advent Calendar Unless you’re tee-total, the Christmas run-in frequently requires a little lubrication, which is where this wine-based Advent calendar will go down a treat. Containing reds, whites and sparkling wines from JP Chenet, Brut Dargent and Calvet, it’s an ideal gift for a loved one, even if that happens to be you.
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  Car Experience Day of the Year shortlist (Article)
  30 Minute Young Driver Experience - Buy A Gift The 30 Minute Young Driver Experience is run by the UK's largest under-17 driving academy and is designed for 10-17 year olds (minimum height of 4'8" ). 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.
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  Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
  Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit. That’ll also prevent the battery from running out. On that basis, it’s very cost-effective. >> Read our full review Farecla G3 Professional Scratch Remover Farecla's G3 Professional Scratch Remover comes in both liquid (which we've tested) and   paste   form so you can choose which product suits your needs best.
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  Top 10: Discounted gifts for Christmas 2018 (Article)
  If you want to buy a gift for someone who owned or owns the original Fitbit Charge and wants to upgrade, the Charge 2 offers multi-sport tracking for activities like running, weight training, cycling and interval workouts — and you'll save £60 via Amazon. It doesn't feature a GPS,  but it can pair with your phone and track the distance travelled via Google Maps or the like.
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  Top 10: Home and lifestyle gifts (Article)
  Lose your keys, bag etc and you can use your phone to find it. Lose your phone and your Tile can make your phone bleep back at you. Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it. With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a  one-year warranty  — it's the perfect present for the scatterbrain in your life.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
  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 indeed.  Using the desktop site you can set up ‘geofence zones’ that allow you to place markers on the map so that if the tracker goes outside of them you’ll be alerted. 
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  Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
  Fuel costs are also affordable, thanks to Skoda's efficient range of petrol and diesel engines, which means you can have a premium hatch without the premium running costs.  Compact Premium Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz C-Class The compact premium class is one of the most competitive of the new car market, yet the latest C-Class pushes its way to the front with fine handling and sophisticated style.
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  Top 10: Christmas Tree Lights (Article)
  ANSIO 100 LED Warm White Tree Lights A more expensive option from Ansio but still a sold bargain, this 100-LED set of lights is mains powered but comes with lots of additional features as a result. The lights themselves run along a 10m cable with an additional 3m of power lead, and there are eight display modes with a memory function to suit every situation as well as being suitable for indoor and outdoor use. JnDee String Fairly Lights The big plus with these lights from JnDee is the multitude of options available.
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  Top 10: Car covers (Article)
  Eluto Car Cover Available in two sizes near the larger end of the scale, this car cover from Eluto is made from tough polyester with a silver coating to reflect heat and offer further protection. Four straps and a centre strap running underneath the car ensures it will stay in place, and it is designed to be easy to clean too.
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  Gift under £50 of the Year shortlist (Article)
  Lose your keys, bag etc and you can use your phone to find it. Lose your phone and your Tile can make your phone bleep back at you. Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it. With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a  one-year warranty  — it's the perfect present for the scatterbrain in your life.
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  Toy of the Year shortlist (Article)
  >> Read our full review Scalextric Legends Rusty Rides - Volkswagen Beetle and T1b Camper The Rusty Rides set has a Volkswagen Beetle and T1 Camper van, both finished in a distressed 'rat look', which come in a posh presentation box and are limited to a run of 1800 units. You even get a little card to tell you what number your set is.  Priced at £85.99, the set works on any Scalextric track and both cars come with 'xenon effect' headlights along with rear lights, plus of course plenty of high detailing including rusty paintwork and proper door mirrors.
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  125cc Motorcycle of the Year shortlist (Article)
  It looks the business, too, and would make a great little commuter machine for entry-level riders who want to nip through traffic. Being a Suzuki, there shouldn't be any reliability issues either. It's pretty cheap to run (tax is £19 for the year, after all) and it doubles up as a fun little bike to throw around on the weekends. The size makes it an excellent choice for new riders who will want to be able to put their feet on the ground at red lights, but taller riders will almost certainly struggle feeling so tucked up on it.
• Does Adrian Flux offer Classic Car Insurance? (Article)
  source=8BC0BC06&internal_referer=8BC0BC06&sc=8BC0BC06&osc=8BC0BC06" target="_blank">Agreed value cover is also available from Adrian Flux *, where a specific assessment is made on your car to determine its value rather than simply market value. This may cost you a little more in the long run and it might not match your own valuation of your classic’s worth, but it is likely to offer a better result than plain market value.  What kind of car qualifies as a classic with Adrian Flux?
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  Car seat belts or Isofix – what’s safest? (Article)
  Originally Isofix had the two anchor points but some cars also have a top tether point – usually on the back of the seat. If you’re not sure look for the Isofix labels or simply run your hands along the gap where the seat base and back meet to feel for the metal hooks. Two seater cars often have them fitted in the passenger seat although you do of course have to turn the passenger airbag off.
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  Top 10: Motorcycle Accessories (Article)
  We also insist that any motorcycle sat-nav has to repel even the worst weather and be easy to use with winter gloves, as well as run for a decent length of time if it’s not connected to a USB charger. The TomTom Rider 550 is far from the cheapest sat-nav you can choose for your bike, but it is one of the absolute best.
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  Top 10: Maxi scooters 2020 (Article)
  Together with the relaxed riding position and top drawer build quality, it turns the S into a machine ideal for all-year, all-round use that won’t break the bank to buy or run. Suzuki Burgman 400 Licence category A2 The Suzuki Burgman 650 is considered by many to be the ultimate maxi scooter, but it’s only available to those with a full category A licence.
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  Top 10: Solar chargers (Article)
  NUZAMAS Portable 5.5W Solar Panel Charger A handy thing to have in your campervan or car, this charger from Nuzamas is designed to top up your vehicle battery, making it ideal for situations where you might want to use the electrics without running the engine. Use the supplied suckers to secure it to the windscreen then simply plug it into the 12v socket - or use the crocodile clips to connect it straight to the battery. CHOETECH 14W Outdoor Solar Panel Still under the £30 barrier, this four-panel solar charger kicks out a healthy 2.1amps at maximum output despite folding down to a compact size and weighing only 360g.
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  Top 10: Portable air conditioning units (Article)
  OneConcept MCH-1 Summer Edition Another step up in capacity, this cooler from OneConcept can hold seven litres of water or ice so it can run for up to seven hours without needing a refill. It has a switchable timer so you can set it to come on before you need it, and the water tank comes with a level indicator and a filter system so the air is cleaner on the way out.