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Gift under £50 of the Year shortlist (Article)
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. >> Read our full review Ginger Fox - Eyetoons board game Go head-to-head in a variety of musical based challenges with Eyetoons to see just how well everyone knows their music trivia. -
125cc Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
In the glovebox in the front leg protector fairing, there's a 12-volt charging socket so you can top up the battery on your phone or sat-nav on the move, too. >> Read our full review Lexmoto Enigma 125 Lexmoto has chosen the name of this scooter well as it’s something of an enigma how the company offers such a good 125cc scooter for the money. -
Top 20: Camper van essentials (Article)
It also has the added benefit of attachments for inflating things like lilos or balls, which can be extremely handy when away on a camping trip. A 12V battery booster is worth buying too if your camper is parked up for long periods of time – plus you can get a battery booster and compressor all in one. Solar charger - £49 If you’re heading off to enjoy the sun somewhere, why not take advantage of it to power your smartphone, tablet or other electronics? -
Top 10: Gifts for Petrolheads 2019 (Article)
Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded. This offering from Michelin is simple to fit and use with no batteries to change in the sensors or display unit and no cables to route around your vehicle. Tyre pressure readings are accurate and there's a loud beep when the wheels get rolling to let you know the TPMS is up and running. -
Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded. This offering from Michelin is simple to fit and use with no batteries to change in the sensors or display unit and no cables to route around your vehicle. Tyre pressure readings are accurate and there's a loud beep when the wheels get rolling to let you know the TPMS is up and running. -
Top 10: Camping essentials for your car 2023 (Article)
Handily it charges up from either a three-pin or a 12v car socket, so if the LEDs start to dim you can brighten them up without going on a mission to find a new set of batteries. It is cheap and cheerful, but it does the job. It would be just as at home in the boot for emergencies as in the camping box in the attic, for your rare forays into the wilderness. -
Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
The 12lb scooter isn't the lightest in this list, but that can be expected when you factor in the battery. It has a top speed of 15 mph and breaking can be done via the electronic brake on the left handlebar or by stepping down on the back wheel over the fender brake like a traditional scooter. The wide deck makes it suitable for larger adults to ride and the handlebar is adjustable to a choice of two different heights. -
How to buy a scooter (Article)
After paying for it and the scooter being delivered, usually by courier, you may have to attach wing mirrors, connect the battery and fit any accessories you’ve added. For a competent home DIYer, this shouldn’t be an issue. However, you will also have to take care of the registration process and that means applying to the DVLA for a registration number and V5 document. -
Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
Serious cyclists will want more features, but it's a great gift for the casual rider. Beeline offers a great battery life and it creates opportunities to explore areas. >> Read our full review of the Garmin Edge 25 >> Read our full review of the Beeline Hiplok Z-Lok The Z-Lok is a reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. -
Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
Serious cyclists will want more features, but it's a great gift for the casual rider. Beeline offers a great battery life and it creates opportunities to explore areas. >> Read our full review of the Garmin Edge 25 >> Read our full review of the Beeline Hiplok Z-Lok The Z-Lok is a reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. -
Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
Or if, like us, you park on your driveway and the front door faces your car - a doorbell camera like the well-known Ring Video Doorbell 2 can be hardwired or rechargeable-battery powered to keep an eye on your pride and joy. The Ring doorbell camera l ets you see, hear and speak to visitors from an app on your phone, tablet or PC - as well as sending a notification when movement is detected or when visitors press the doorbell. -
Robotic Lawnmower of the Year shortlist (Article)
>> Read our full review Gardena Sileno City 250 As the name suggests, the Gardena Sileno City 250 is made for smaller gardens up to 250 metres square, the type you'd likely find in urban areas. The battery provides a cutting time of 65 minutes before the mower heads back to its base station for an hour of charging before it's ready to go again. It's also water resistant against rain and blasts with a hosepipe, so cleaning it shouldn't be a delicate sponge clean-type job. -
Top 10: Best motorcycle cameras and helmet cams (Article)
For a fraction over £30 you get a 1080p camera that can record at 30fps, app control, a water-resistant case and a pair of batteries. You also get a stack of mounts, so you have the option to attach it directly to your bike instead. Nextbase Ride Motorcycle DVR Action Camera Nextbase has plenty of experience in producing dashcams for cars and commercial vehicles, so it is good to see an offering designed specifically for use with motorcycles. -
Top 10: BBQs under £250 (Article)
Built from tough stainless steel, the Nexgrill runs on standard propane and features a thermometer in the lid, and also does not require batteries for the ignition. Cobb Premier BBQ This cooker from Cobb is a little bit different to the norm, thanks to the innovative moat design that keeps the outside cool, allows you to infuse the food with liquids and improves efficiency - the makers claim you can get up to three hours of cooking from normal briquettes. -
Top 10: Pressure washers for under £200 (Article)
Worx WG629E.1 Cordless Hydroshot Portable Pressure Cleaner Worx takes the portable route with its Hydroshot models by packing the water pump and a rechargeable battery all into the lance, giving you the freedom to operate it wherever you can access a suitable water source. The output pressure is 320psi, which is less than conventionally-powered models but the flip side is portability greater than any alternative offering. -
Best pressure washers (Article)
>> Read our full review Worx WG629E.1 Cordless Hydroshot Portable Pressure Cleaner A different take on the usual pressure washer setup of a wheeled box attached to a hose, the Worx Hydroshot packs the motor and a rechargeable battery all into the lance to give completely freedom from electric cables. Water pick-up can be from any low pressure source, and although the resulting water pressure is lower at 320psi than conventional pressure washers it offers much greater freedom. -
Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
The other option is to hardwire the camera into your car’s battery via the fuse box. This frees up your 12V and USB sockets for other in-car devices, like sat navs or phones, but it is a more permanent solution and won’t allow you to swap the camera from car to car. -
Top 10: Gifts under £10 (Article)
Clip these tiny disco balls into your beard and thread the colour-changing lights in along the way. You’ll put the decorations in the club to shame. T he battery for the light is also very small and doesn’t get hot - so no safety issues either. Phew. Amazon gift card - £10 What's the best gift to buy for someone? The gift of letting them choose their own present. -
Top 10: Gifts under £10 (Article)
Clip these tiny disco balls into your beard and thread the colour-changing lights in along the way. You’ll put the decorations in the club to shame. T he battery for the light is also very small and doesn’t get hot - so no safety issues either. Phew. Amazon gift card - £10 What's the best gift to buy for someone? The gift of letting them choose their own present. -
Best tyre inflators 2025 (Article)
Also, if you want to pump up something that’s not near your car, then you’re flat out of luck. This Ansteker compressor, however, can also be powered by a 2000mAh battery – so you can quickly and easily move it to wherever you need air. It also comes with a one-year warranty. TireTek RX-i digital tyre inflator One of the advantages of this TireTek inflator is that it comes with a long 3.5-metre hose, as well as a three-metre cable, which can make it much easier to use and handle – particularly if you’ve a bigger car.