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  Review: Multimac Superclub three-seater childseat (productReview)
  width=143&height=150" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6a61e31674314246a9b8390fe0f97ef8"> Choosing - and buying - a car seat for your baby or child is a pain. It means visiting every child seat manufacturer - either online or in-store - to see if their seat fits your car and, if it does, it goes where you want it to.
• COOLANT: How long does it last and which type should I use?  (FAQs)
  Further information, including an application guide, which details whether Comma Super Longlife Red Coolant is suitable for a motorists vehicle, is available online at www.commaoil.com Comma Super Longlife 'red' Coolant is available from Motorworld, CAAR retailers, A1 Motorstores and most good independent motor accessory retailers.
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  How to value your classic car for insurance purposes (Article)
  When it comes to values, classic cars break all the rules. Sure, there are magazine and online price guides that offer you a rough valuation based on spec and condition – but what if your Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular has a huge amount of sentimental value to you? Or you spent a small fortune on restoring it?
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  Christmas 2021: Best Gifts Under £25 (Article)
    Buy now £25, bwownies.co.uk
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  Christmas 2021: Best Gifts For Petrolheads (Article)
  tag=wwwhonestjo03-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" data-anchor="?tag=wwwhonestjo03-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1">Buy now £139, Amazon.co.uk
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  Review: Karcher LMO 18-33 cordless mower (productReview)
  There's a good-sized 35-litre collapsible grass box that comes with a full indicator, while the Karcher LMO 18-33 is nice and lightweight at only 11.6kg.  Retailing at £305, we've seen it available online for around £250, making it good value for a cordless lawn mower. 

  Review: Big Bertha Ultra Lux Gaming Bean Bag Chair (productReview)
  We've got the pom pom finish instead of cord, finished in Charcoal Grey but there are brighter colours like pink and turquoise. It's currently for sale on the Big Bertha site for £109.90. You can buy it

  Review: Nuna REBL (productReview)
  width=143&height=150" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6a61e31674314246a9b8390fe0f97ef8"> Choosing - and buying - a car seat for your baby or child is a pain. It means visiting every child seat manufacturer - either online or in-store - to see if their seat fits your car and, if it does, it goes where you want it to.
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  Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
  That freedom goes hand-in-hand with the camper van experience, so it’s a very appealing option for many people. Depending on how you choose to finance your purchase, buying a camper van can also be the least costly means of having one on your driveway. Buying one with a bank loan means you take immediate ownership and can sell it at any time you wish, and you are also likely to get the best interest rate this way.
• Which classic 4x4 is the cheapest to insure? (Article)
  Of course, there's plenty of high-performance choices for 4x4s if that's your thing... but it could get pricey. What to look for when buying one? Each model has its own weak spots and quirks, but make sure the car has been well looked after, check for accident damage, rust, and that the engine is in good health. How can I lower the cost of my insurance Insurers often offer discounts if you’re a member of a classic car club.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Audi TT? (Article)
  One that still needs a few jobs doing should be about £3500, while a runner in need of some TLC could be about £1500 .  What to look for when buying one? While the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine is pretty reliable, it needs to be well looked after - and that means a new cambelt and tensioners at 80k. It's not a cheap job, so check the history file.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a BMW Z3? (Article)
  One that still needs a few jobs doing should be about £3500, while a runner in need of some TLC could be about £2050 .  What to look for when buying one? Rust can take hold of poorly maintained or accident damaged cars. Engine-wise, some cars were fitted with Nikasil bore liners, which should have been replaced under warranty. The other known weakspot is the VANOS system - BMW's version of variable-valve timing, which can be fragile.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Land Rover? (Article)
  At the other end of the spectrum, projects are plentiful - you can get a Discovery or Freelander in need of TLC for under a grand. What to look for when buying one? While they're easy to fix and designed to be kept on the road, non-service items for early Series models can be hard to find, as can interiors (which often lead a hard life). How can I lower the cost of my insurance Insurers often offer discounts if you’re a member of a classic car club.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Mazda MX-5 or Eunos? (Article)
  One that still needs a few jobs doing should be about £2000, while a runner in need of some TLC could be about £1250 .  What to look for when buying one? While the mechanicals are reliable (especially with the 1.8-litre under the hood) the main problem with be bodywork. Rust is the main killer, but depending on your budget you'll battle a variety of cosmetic issues from worn hoods to horrible mods.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Porsche 944? (Article)
  One that still needs a few jobs doing should be about £17k, while a runner in need of some TLC could be under £10k.  What to look for when buying one? Rust is the main killer of 944s. So check the sills and lower front wings for rust. You'll also want to check for accident damage - look for poor repairs or uneven panel gaps. How can I lower the cost of my insurance Insurers often offer discounts if you’re a member of a classic car club.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Porsche 911? (Article)
  Expect to pay around £35k for one that needs TLC, while a decent one will set you back £45k. A good example from a dealer will be north of £55k. What to look for when buying one? These are high-performance vehicles so it's likely that they'll have seen some on-track use, or very enthusiastic on-road use. As such, should not only look for accident damage - but also damage cause by stone chips.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Volkswagen Beetle? (Article)
  Go for an early cabriolet and you'll be looking at spending £35k for one of the very best examples, while a down at heel 1970s example could easily be bagged for not much more than a grand. About £6k should get you a good example of a late model Bug. What to look for when buying one? Rust, rust and more rust. Beetles can (and do) rust everywhere, although pretty much all panels are available. Well-looked after engines can go for many miles, but watch for issues caused by overheating.
• What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Volkswagen Camper? (Article)
  If you've got £10k to spend, you should be able to get a decent example of a late model Type 2. What to look for when buying one? Rust, rust and more rust. These Volkswagens can (and do) rust everywhere. To make things worse, there was a perfect storm of rotten examples and high demand, which meant that a lot of them were butchered and bodged to cash in the camper craze.
• Which classic grey import is the cheapest to insure? (Article)
  For example, the insurance cost for an important Mazda Eunos Roadster is almost no different to the MX-5 that was officially sold in the UK. What to look for when buying one? Each model has its own weak spots and quirks, but make sure the car has been well looked after, check for accident damage, rust, and that the engine is in good health. How can I lower the cost of my insurance Insurers often offer discounts if you’re a member of a classic car club.
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  Christmas 2021: Best Gifts Under £50 (Article)
  True, this isn't the cheapest box of biscuits you can buy but these luxury biscuits are said to be some of the best around. One up from a rich tea anyway. Buy now £45, Biscuiteers Concrete Phone Speaker - £50 Yes it looks like a flower pot - yet one that somehow costs £50, but this is actually a phone speaker.