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  Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor (productReview)
  We also wouldn’t recommend trying to dismantle the item should curiosity get the better of you. The screw lid that seats the lens is reluctant to re-find its thread. Indeed, ours was such a tight fit that it took off some of the black paint, leaving the silver metal exposed. There’s no ‘+’ or ‘-‘ terminals for the battery either, but the Lithium Ion unit has an arrow showing you which way to insert it into the device.
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  Review: CTEK MXS 5.0 12v battery charger (productReview)
  When temperatures drop, not only are more cranking amps required to start our motor, but we also ask our batteries to work harder. Lights, heaters, fans on full to demist screens, heated seats (fancy)… In fact, turning a car over in the depths of winter can take as much as 80 per cent of the battery’s charge. And if your battery isn’t fully charged, then you don’t need to be Carol Vorderman to do the maths.
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  Review: Disklok steering lock (productReview)
  It's worth buying the elasticated steering wheel cover (it's only £6) especially if you have a leather steering wheel, as it stops the Disklok marking it.  Disklok recommends storing it in the boot. You wouldn't want one of these on the back seats in the event of an accident. The carry case is handy for this, but in an empty boot, it still tends to slid around all over the place. Plus of course it's taking up a considerable amount of space and the weight won't do your fuel economy any favours.
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  Review: KTM 125 Duke (productReview)
  Strong brakes, which are unchanged from before, offer good control. Our only moan here is the seat is too thinly padded for rider and pillion, so discomfort sets in after about 40 minutes of riding. If that’s enough for your commute, fine, but for those riding longer distances we’d suggest an aftermarket gel insert to ease the pain.
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  Review: Nonda Aiko Finder (productReview)
  Conversely, if you've lost your phone but have the Aiko, two presses on the front will ring your phone and full volume - helpful if you've left it on silent and it's fallen under the seat in your car. The Aiko app has a map so you can locate the device, showing the last known location. The downside here, which is shared with the Tile, is that you need your Bluetooth switched on all the time for it to be useful.
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  Review: Vespa Elettrica (productReview)
  So, you can expect a reasonable ride comfort and stable handling, though watch out for larger potholes as the 11-inch wheels can only absorb so much before jolting into and out of such craters that litter our roads. The seat offers an identical level of comfort for rider and passenger to the Primavera and there’s a chromed grab handle for the pillion to hold on to. More interestingly, the Elettrica has a 4.5-inch TFT display screen where you’d normally expect a speedo.
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  Review: Ring UltraInflate20 tyre inflator (productReview)
  We topped up several tyres to check accuracy against other tyre inflators and the UltraInflate 20 was on the money everytime. It's a pretty robust unit too, we test dropped it a few times from car seat height onto a driveway and despite a few scratches, there was no lasting damage. The screen does scratch easily though, hence why it's a good idea to get a small case or bag if you're storing it in the boot.
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  Review: James Bond's DB5 book (productReview)
  There are some of the great pictures of the original sketches showing how they created the famous control panel, the machine guns in the headlights and of course the ejector seat button. It also points out how to tell the 'real' customised DB5 from the one used for high-speed driving scenes (side indicators and number plate font if you're wondering).

  Review: See.Sense ICON2 (productReview)
  We got the pair in for testing, but the lights can also be purchased individually. They come in a well packaged, sturdy, slimline box - which includes a standard seat mount, an aero post mount, five mounting straps and a charging cable for each light.

  Review: Piaggio MP3 500 Sport (productReview)
  Get to your destination, apply the handbrake, and you’ll find a vast, lockable compartment under the seat capable of accommodating two helmets, or even a couple of supermarket bags. So you may even find yourself using the trike to visit Waitrose (or Tesco, or whatever).

  Review: Dyson V6 cordless vacuum (productReview)
  It’s powered by Dyson's V6 motor and supplied with click on and off attachments that make it suitable for cleaning everything from your living room carpet to the door bins and seat upholstery of your car. Prices start at £220 and a two year warranty is supplied as standard, along with a wall-mounted charging dock that doubles up as a holder to store the vacuum when it's not in use.  
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  Review: Shark Spartan helmet (productReview)
  It has a snug but comfortable fit and uses a double-D ring strap system. That’s a fiddle if you’re used to a seat belt style clip, but should the worst happen it’s a more secure way of strapping a helmet on, even if it seems a little old-school. One thing that stands out about the Spartan is the pair of spoilers at the back, which are more than just aesthetic.
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  Review: Thule Ocean roof box (productReview)
  In order to get to the fixing points, you need to either stand on a set of small steps or - in our case - stand on the car seat, although this won't be possible for three-door vehicles. Another slight annoyance is that the box only opens one way, so you really have to stretch to the driver’s side to fix the bolts.  Once fitted, the Ocean 200 is easy to use and impressive.
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  Review: Thule Atmos X4 phone case (productReview)
  You wouldn't take it onto a building site, but it's ideal for couriers and the like, thanks to its slim design and grippy panels in the back. The corners are strong too and stand up well when your phone slides off the dash or seat during some over enthusiastic cornering. Even when clattered down into the footwell of a large van, the phone and case were still in one piece with no visible damage. Should I buy one?
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  Review: Volkswagen Bulli T2 Build Your Own (productReview)
  Looking at the picture on the cover of the box, we can only assume some sort of origami master constructed it There are some nice details, the interior is great with a cooker, checked seats and even cushions — plus there's a sliding door (although not one you'll want to keep opening and closing). There's also a pop-up roof but this is something we couldn't get to sit properly, despite our best efforts.
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  Review: Journey Rapid Express Wireless Car Charger (productReview)
  You can change the phone between portrait and landscape and also alter the angle, handy when my daughter is sat in the passenger seat and wants to put something on Spotify. And the strong magnet means the phone doesn't come off when you're doing so. It starts charging the moment it's attached and it's fast too, keeping our (now apparently ancient) iPhone fully charged. 
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  Review: Kawasaki Z300 (productReview)
  We’d also consider the optional tank and tail packs to give some luggage capacity if you don’t want to carry a rucksack. As for the rest of the rider’s environment, there isn’t much too it. The seat pad offers enough cushioning for longer journeys without any posterior aches and there are pillions pegs and small pad for a passenger. The analogue rev counter dominates the dash, with tell-tale lights either side and a digital display for speed, fuel and trip to the lower right.
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  Review: Thule Epos towbar bike rack (productReview)
  Again, this couldn't be easier - it pulls out like a book to reveal the runners where the bike wheels will sit and the two telescopic bike arms. And you don't have to worry about wonky seating as the Thule Epos uses a self-stabilising coupling, so you should find it sits nice and level when you unfold it.  You can then lift your bikes on - if you're transporting a hefty e-bike you might want to think about investing in the optional folding loading ramp.
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  Review: Gocycle GS (productReview)
  You might dismiss it based on its compact dimensions, but Gocycle points out that all the touch points are in exactly the same location as they would be on a standard bike. It’s also intended to fit a wide range of body shapes and sizes. The seat can be dropped up and down, while the handlebars take a similar approach to a car steering wheel - able to be adjusted easily for height and reach. It’s a ‘one size fits all’ approach that works really well.
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  Review: Airlabs Airbubbl (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/56ed281673c94de5a91d790557c402fb" /> What's it like? It looks a bit like a speaker that attaches  to the passenger seat headrest using a metal, crash-tested strap and buckle.  It feels fairly sturdy, as you'd expect for the £300 price tag, and claims to do far more than modern  car cabin air filtration systems do.