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• RUNNING IN A DIESEL: What's the best way to run-in a diesel engine? (FAQs)
  .  The latest bain of a diesel driver's life is the Diesel Particulate Filter. On passive cycle the DPF will require the car to regularly be driven significant distances at 2,000rpm plus for the DPF to get hot enough to regenerate and burn off the particulates in it. DPFs also have an 'active' cycle where additinal fuel is injected into the combustion chambers to creater hotter than normal exhaust gases to burn off particulates in the DPF.
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  Cheap GAP insurance for camper vans and motorhomes (Article)
  Money-saving tools Find cheap van insurance Used van prices and valuations Free and cheap history checks See Also  Cheap GAP insurance for cars Save on car insurance Cheap car finance ** Sometimes we show a link with a * next to it. It means that it is an affiliate link and as a result helps HonestJohn Vans stay free to use.
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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  Alternatively, the junior 4x4 Land Rover experience lets you put your children behind the wheel of a car that isn't yours. 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.
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  Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
  There are also a few technical elements that bump up the price and Mio even says that the 792 will be able to offer several of the safety features found on modern, well-equipped cars. There is also an app for your smartphone that allows you to download your videos and photos without the use of a cable. >> Read our full review   Nextbase 612GW Although not the most expensive camera from the manufacturer, the 612GW shows what Nextbase is capable of in terms of features.
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  Review: Haynes Build Your Own V8 Engine (productReview)
  Unless you can stretch to buying a Caterham Seven kit, the Haynes V8 is the perfect way to get your car-building kicks.
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  Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers (Article)
  Travall dog guard A decent dog guard is a must-have for any driver who owns a dog. Without a barrier, many dogs will leap into the cabin of the car. This not only risks damaging upholstery with mud and claw scratches but can also be very dangerous and can potentially cause an accident. The Travall Guard is a quality product. It's lightweight, easy to install and doesn't rattle - but it's also at the top end of the price scale for dog guards.
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  Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers (Article)
  Travall dog guard A decent dog guard is a must-have for any driver who owns a dog. Without a barrier, many dogs will leap into the cabin of the car. This not only risks damaging upholstery with mud and claw scratches but can also be very dangerous and can potentially cause an accident. The Travall Guard is a quality product. It's lightweight, easy to install and doesn't rattle - but it's also at the top end of the price scale for dog guards.
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  Guide to getting your motorcycle licence (Article)
  The applications for these can easily be done online or at a Post Office. For those that come to riding later in life and already have a full car licence, you don't need to get another licence because you already have a provisional motorcycle entitlement. To make sure, check the back of your licence. If you obtained a full car licence before 1 February 2001, you can ride a moped without a CBT certificate.
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  Top 10: Welders for under £300 (Article)
  This particular welder is also ‘ready to go’, coming complete with a spool of 0.8mm flux cored wire, a chipping hammer/brush and face mask. Clarke 135TE MIG Welder Perfect for the DIY-minded classic car owner is this great quality MIG, its professional style non-live torch being fine for the inexperienced welder, while its turbo fan means those with major tasks ahead can weld at full power for long periods.
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  Review: Hiplok Z-Lok (productReview)
  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 your bag to a chair or even fixing a dog lead to a drainpipe.

  Review: Tile Sport and Style review (productReview)
  You can also have multiple apps linked to the same tile, allowing the whole family to look for your car keys if things get really desperate. Working in reverse, a double press of the Tile’s button will make your phone ring even if it’s on silent. Either one of these facilities could save you a lot of time depending on how regularly your stuff gets misplaced.
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  Review: Nuna REBL Plus (productReview)
  And at close to 16kg this is a hefty seat to fit - that's down to the stronger steel frame used. As before, it's not that the kind of child seat you want to move between cars too often.  But it does feel like a high quality seat. So while it's far from cheap at £350 (although that is actually around £50 cheaper than the original Nuna REBL) you don't feel short changed.
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  Review: Norco Fluid 2 HT (2019) (productReview)
  Yes, those chunky tyres and the 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain are definitely focused towards low-speed off-road riding rather than setting a new Strava record (you’ll soon run out of gears attempting to keep up with cars on downhill road sections), but it’s quick enough as an introduction to mountain biking. Our large model was mainly used by our six-foot product tester who found it fit nicely with plenty of adjustment in the seat, although the handlebars do feel quite wide - something that takes some getting used to.
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  Review: Garmin Instinct 2 Dezl Edition (productReview)
  It’s charged via Garmin’s standard USB lead, which you can plug easily into the kind of USB socket you'll find in your car or truck cab. Should I buy one? We can't help but feel that some of the truck-driving features of the Dezl Edition are a little gimmicky, but there's a lot going for the regular Garmin Instinct 2.
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  Cycling Accessory of the Year shortlist (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 your 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.
• Van & Pick-up MoT Test Results and Advice (Article)
  According to the latest MoT test data, the average van will have covered 47,000 miles by the time it has its first test at three years, while a car will have covered 26,000 miles over the same amount of time. As a result, just one in four vans pass the first MoT test at three years, compared to one in six cars. By the time a van reaches five years, it'll have a 60 per cent chance of passing the MoT.
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  Toy of the Year shortlist (Article)
  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. The working lights are a neat extra and the fact they even manage to sound like that characteristic Volkswagen flat-four engine is impressive.
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  Review: Vespa Elettrica (productReview)
  Vespa also offers an X model that doubles the range of the Elettrica to 124 miles, but this one uses a small petrol engine to charge up the lithium-ion battery pack in the same was range-extender cars do. If you cover more miles in a single day, this is an option, but we suspect the great majority of buyers will stick with the pure electric model. For those that do, they’re treated to a scooter with similar power and performance to most 50cc twist-and-go scooters.
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  Top 10: 125cc motorcycles 2020 (Article)
  Its powerful brakes, 70+ mph top speed and keen, sharp handling make it feel like a miniature superbike – and its appreciably cheaper than the Yamaha R125 – which is the new king of the college car park. It’s still very expensive for a 125cc bike though – and it’s hardly comfy around town.
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  Review: Nuna Leaf Grow (productReview)
  At £240 this an expensive item at a time when parents are already spending lots on things like pushchairs and car seats. True it will last for several years as it can be used as your child grows, but if Reuben's older siblings are anything to go by, he'll be climbing up onto the sofa as soon as he's able. So yes, it's a very good baby swing but we think it's a bit too expensive for what it it.