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  • WINTER TYRES: Should I use different tyres for the winter? (FAQs)
    as the temperature drops below 7°C it makes good sense to fit cold weather tyres on your vehicle. It is important to use tyres adapted to winter driving conditions when roads are slippery and temperatures are low. Cold weather tyres are designed for driving on cold winter roads and in rain
  • Review: Volkswagen T2 Danbury Camper (Article)
    The Volkswagen T2 was still imported in 2009 and converted to a camper by Danbury. That old pub car bore’s adage; ‘why did they ever stop making the ....?’ (insert name of favourite, long-defunct motor here) doesn’t apply to Volkswagen’s
  • Car Seat Chooser (Article)
    that starts with the most important thing (well, after your child, that is): your car. Tell us what car you have, or plan to get, and we will show you those that fit your car.   Select your car's make to get started Tell us what car
  • Review: Bridgestone Turanza 6 tyres (productReview)
    .   But what about all-important wet weather performance. According to tests carried out by German safety testing body TÜV SÜD, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 outperformed its competitors in wet performance. This included being the best in cornering manoeuvres
  • Review: Nuna Leaf Grow (productReview)
    be the lack of sleep that comes with a six month old... We think it's important to point out that the Nuna Leaf Grow isn't automatic. It doesn't have power and doesn't automatically swing or vibrate like some baby bouncers. Instead you simply swing it with your hand. The swinging motion is lovely
  • Top 10: Best car seats from Mothercare (Article)
    The Ziba is one of the least-expensive car seats available anywhere but still provides safety and comfort for your baby. A Group 0+ seat designed for birth to 13kg, it has a three-point harness and a removable insert designed to support newborns. It also features the important side impact protection
  • Top 10: Helmet cams for horse riders (Article)
    AC600 version adds a 2-inch screen, 4k/25fps video and wifi as well as time-lapse recording. Apexcam Pro EIS Action Camera Where the Apexcam differs from many of its similar-looking rivals is that it is a little slimmer, an important factor if it is going
  • Review: Hayter Harrier 48 roller mower (productReview)
    started, you can adjust both the engine speed and the speed at which it will propel itself and that’s important, as the weight of the Harrier 48 means that being self-propelled is essential. Being able to go as slow as 1.5mph means you can take your time on trickier areas, whereas you can increase
  • Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
    weight is 100kg, which makes it ideal for adults wanting to spend less time in the car. However, while thousands of e-scooters are sold in the UK every year, it's important that we note that they're only legal to use on private land in the UK. Although, if you aren't riding recklessly in a built-up area
  • Top 10: Experience days (Article)
    a hovercraft - one of the few vehicles that's equally at home on the water as it is on land. You get the all-important safety briefing before learning the controls on land, then you can try it out on the 30-acre lake.
  • Top 10: Lego sets for younger children (Article)
    Duplo Minnie’s Birthday Party Celebrate Minnie’s birthday party with this charming Duplo set aimed at children between two and five years old. As well as the all-important Minnie Mouse Duplo figure, Figaro the cat comes with the set as does the party venue itself
  • Top 10: Handheld car vacuums (Article)
    minutes of cleaning and 7 minutes at full power. It can swallow 540ml of detritus and comes with the all-important crevice tool for intimate interior work.
  • Review: Shark Spartan helmet (productReview)
    . As a do-it-all helmet it’s great and easy to recommend, but as with anything clothing related it’s important to try one before you commit to buying – everyone has a different shaped head, after all
  • Cheap GAP insurance for camper vans and motorhomes (Article)
    at the point of total loss.’ 6. Do you really need GAP insurance for your camper van or motorhome? This is an important question only you can answer. Camper vans and motorhomes tend to be higher value vehicles so the ‘gap’ is likely
  • Top 10: Air Purifiers (Article)
    of particles and allergens as well as tackling unpleasant odours and gases. It comes with the all-important HEPA filter and has five cleaning levels to tackle any situation. It can also output up to 187 cubic metres an hour, making it suitable for larger rooms. Electrolux EAP450 Air Purifier
  • Top 10: Best BBQs over £250 (Article)
    a pair of stainless stell burners and a cast iron grill with stainless steel side trays too. There’s a handy storage area underneath for the gas cylinder as well as important condiments, plus a roasting hood and warming rack. Kamado Joe KJ13RH It’s no wonder
  • Dash Camera under £100 shortlist (Article)
    with a lack of GPS and WiFi means it's hard to recommend. True you can add GPS, but it's an extra £20. There are plenty of dash cams that record in the same (or an even higher) resolution for considerably less money, but we do like the actual footage quality - which is the most important bit. While
  • Review: Ring RBGDC50 (productReview)
    , this is the maximum size of card supported by this dash cam. The sound recorded by our test unit was also marred by a persistent crackling. This may not be an issue for you but, if sound is important in your application, this flaw may raise its head and prove problematic
  • Review: Travall dog guard (productReview)
    , even over potholed country roads. For me, this is especially important because I leave the guard in there permanently, even when the dog isn't in the car. Another benefit is that the parcel shelf can still fit into place with the guard installed. However, the shelf has to be put in first
  • Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
    disregarding a very important point. That is, if you passed your car driving test after 19 January 2013 then you’ll need a full, category A2 bike licence to ride the Metropolis. If that’s the case, then there are plenty of two-wheeled competitors we’d pick over this bike – machines like the Suzuki
 

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