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  How to buy and sell a classic car through Silverstone Auctions (Article)
  Motor Vehicles must be collected from the sale venue by the time specified in the Key Sale Information found in the auction catalogue. Otherwise lots shall be removed to storage at the Buyer's expense in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. A motor vehicle removal fee of £195 plus VAT and storage fees of £10 per day plus VAT will be incurred. Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant spares, documents and keys relating to their lot(s) at time of collection.
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  Storage of the Year shortlist (Article)
  From roof boxes and bike racks to dog guards and cooler boxes, we've tested a whole host of products this year designed to make your car more practical and versatile. So which have made our shortlist for 2018?
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  Top 10: Scooters 2020 (Article)
  It’s free from vibrations, will whisk you to the motorway limit with no fuss and you should see around 200 miles per fill of the tank. A bit more underseat storage would be useful, but otherwise it’s hard to fault a scooter this well made and with such a classy dashboard. Piaggio MP3 Yourban Sport 300 The three-wheel configuration is the defining feature of the MP3 range and it’s one you soon get used to.
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  Top 10: Car vacuums (Article)
  This particular vacuum is offered by several brands but the Hotor variant is most popular; it often costs around £30, has a one-year warranty and comes with several accessories and a storage bag. Novete Cordless Handheld Vacuum This Novete cordless vacuum is ideal if you’re seeking something practical, flexible and not overly expensive. Besides often costing less than £50, this lightweight and powerful vacuum has a 14.8V battery that is reported to last 30 minutes.
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  Review: Honda Forza 300 (productReview)
  Another consequence of all these updates and changes is the Forza is now a more practical proposition, which should help boost sales from the lacklustre numbers the old version managed. With more under-seat storage, a classy fresh look and more pep from the engine than you might expect, this is Honda’s considered retort to its rivals.

  Review: Kymco X-Town (productReview)
  More storage is offered by the glovebox in the front fairing that comes with a USB port to charge your phone as you ride. Above this resides the clean-cut dash display, with speedo on the left and a rev counter to the right.
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  Review: Yamaha XMAX 300 (productReview)
  It’s telling that among the other cost options for the XMAX 300 are bar muffs, heated grips and a console to offer even more storage. This all points to a scooter that has cleverly been designed to appeal to those looking to move up a size and to car drivers bored of sitting in jams. If this high-class Yamaha midi-scooter isn’t enough to convince them to make the swap, they deserve to sit and stew in congestion.
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  Review: Ring RTC200 tyre inflator (productReview)
  It was effortlessly easy to use once we'd got the machine switched on, and the cable and air line wind back into the RTC200 with a spinning dial quickly for tidy storage. Should I buy one?
• Review: Volkswagen T2 Danbury Camper (Article)
    Key features of the standard Amigo include: Servo assisted front disc brakes Cab heater Removable kitchen unit with 1 ring hob, manually pumped water and bowl Under bed storage locker Large comfortable metal framed ‘rock and roll’ style rear seat which converts easily into a double bed (domestic King-size) Vinyl upholstery Carries five people forward facing with seat belts (optional seven seater version) Rear rubber matting Volkswagen factory fitted immobiliser   Picknicker grade adds the following items: Metal framed ‘rock and roll’ style rear seat which converts into a double bed Underbed storage and assorted storage cupboards Two gas burner hob & grill (optional gas oven Rio only) VW Golf- style reclining front seats 12v Cool box   Classic grade adds the following items: 12v fridge/freezer CD Radio and 4 speakers Heated front and rear windscreens 240v Mains hook up and charging system Camping leisure battery Anti-corrosion treatment (under seal) Wood effect lino flooring    SE grade adds the following items: Leather seat upholstery (colour choice) Lowered suspension and choice of alloy wheels Front ‘retro’ wooden roof rack Chrome bumpers, mirrors and headlamp rims Front dummy wheel cover Rear parking sensors   ENGINE/TRANSMISSION (1,390cc)  four cylinder petrol four-speed manual: 78 bhp (79PS) 91Nm torque @2,750rpm   DIMENSIONS Length: 4,890mm (16ft) Width (mirrors folded): 1,811mm (5.11”) Height: 1,995mm (6.10” (roof lowered)) Kerb weight: N/A Payload 780kg Fuel tank 40litres Turning circle N/A Steering lock to lock. 3.5 turns (est)     PERFORMANCE, FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS  0-62 22.2 seconds; top speed 81mph, economy 30 mpg (combined (est)) CO2 emissions 144g/km (est).
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  Review: Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner (productReview)
  For your £600, you get the top of the range V11 Absolute with a range of attachments - including the new Torque Drive motorhead (exclusive to the Absolute model), soft roller head, mini motorised tool, crevice tool, mini soft dusting brush, mains charger, docking station and wand storage clip. The Torque Drive head is a brand-new accessory for the Dyson premium cordless vac, working to increase the surface area and featuring a slider to increase or decrease suction. The storage clip connects onto the V11 wand, allowing two smaller attachments to be held - saving us walking back and forth to the utility room constantly when we want to change attachments.
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  Top 10: Best vacuum cleaners 2023 (Article)
  Use the extension for floor work and there’s a powered brush designed specifically for pet hair, yet it still folds down for compact storage too. Dyson Cyclone V10 Total Clean Still a favourite amongst buyers even if the company is busy getting its passport renewed, the Dyson Cyclone V10 is the latest version of the king of the handhelds.
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  Top 10: Child car safety products (Article)
  This simple gadget protects the front seat backs from kicking little feet or whatever else a child might hurl or rub on car upholstery. It also has a handy storage pocket at the top, which means things like toys, wipes and drinks can be kept safely out of reach – and therefore not thrown around the cabin of a car in a tantrum.  
• Top 10: Cheapest new scooters 2018 (Article)
  Just watch out for potholes and pitfalls. There are five colour options and a tan seat, but only limited storage in the right-hand side panel. Lexmoto Titan 125 Finding a 125cc scooter at this price is a surprise, but Lexmoto manages it with the Titan. Its modern style and 700-millimetre seat height make it ideal for those graduating to a more potent machine or anyone looking for a handy city machine.
• ADBLUE: What is AdBlue and What do I need to know about it? (FAQs)
  Disadvantages of AdBlue Adblue solution itself will freeze at -11̊˚C, therefore the storage tank of the vehicle for the Adblue will almost certainly have to be heated to ensure the ambient temperature doesn’t drop below -10˚C. If Adblue is subject to temperatures above 50̊ ˚C (which it could be in a low bake paint oven) it will almost certainly cause the Adblue active agent (urea) to break down, causing the system to malfunction.
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  Review: Sealey PW2012R Rechargeable Pressure Washer (productReview)
  It’s all rather simple. It’s basically a lightweight bucket capable of holding up to 25 litres of water. You get a storage tray with it, containing various accessories (including the hose, a lance with a variable nozzle, a detergent bottle and a long fixed brush). Fill the bucket with water, add some detergent if you wish (we used a bottle of wash and wax from Halfords – although Sealey recommends using its own detergent), and then you’re pretty much set to go.
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  Review: Regatta Malawi 2 Pop Up Tent (productReview)
  You won’t be able to stand up in it and, if you have lots of luggage, it’ll be quite cosy. We used it as a single-person tent and it was ideal. There are some useful storage pockets on each side and a small window to help to air out the tent. As you’d expect for an affordable pop-up tent, there are compromises. There’s no porch area, for a start, which can be problematic in poor weather - we found ourselves treading mud into the tent.
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  Top 10: Best used scooters (Article)
  Its size is a big plus for comfort and practicality as there’s an ample pillion seat and loads of underseat storage. For anyone looking for no-fuss city riding, the J125 should not be overlooked. Piaggio MP3 250 Three-wheel scooters are now a common sight, but back in 2007 the Piaggio MP3 was a trailblazer.
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  Review: Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator (productReview)
  The display includes a bar chart that fills up, giving you an idea of how much longer you’ll have to wait. We also liked the storage tray for dust caps.  This is definitely a top-of-the-range item, but if you’re the sort of person who regularly uses an air compressor then the RTC1000 is well worth a look.
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  Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
  The ports on the back include a USB-C for charging and power (no data transfer), USB-A for external storage like memory sticks or an Amazon Firestick, full-size HDMI input for game consoles and the like, and an aux audio output.  The interface will be familiar to you if you use the Android TV 9.0 operating system, with Anker advertising that there are over 3600 potential apps to download from the Google Play store.
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  Top 10: Roof boxes under £200 (Article)
  G3 Reef 270 roof box This G3 roof box is closer to square than the more common rectangular shape, making it well suited to smaller cars. It has a useful 220 litres of storage space on offer, the supplied universal fitting kit works with bars up to 90mm wide and it weighs just 9.95kg (making it one of the lighter boxes on the market). Halfords 420L grey roof box Aerodynamic in design to reduce wind resistance and noise, the Halfords 420-litre roof box is built with ABS and UV protected material so it's scratch-resistant and protected from cracking.