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  Review: Kymco X-Town (productReview)
  Includes two-year, unlimited mileage warranty   Engine/Transmission Kymco X-Town 300i ABS (276cc) four-stroke air-cooled single cylinder, fuel injection, CVT automatic transmission, 24PS   Dimensions Overall length:  2250mm Overall width:  800mm Wheelbase:  1544mm Seat height: 785 mm Kerb weight:  195kg Tank capacity:  12.5 litres Performance Kymco X-Town 300i ABS: Top speed 80mph (est).
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  Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
  It also registers an impressive 4.5 stars from the 318 reviewers on Amazon, suggesting a good chance of satisfaction for your hard-earned cash. The 2.7-inch dash camera has a G-sensor to automatically save those heavy braking incidents, night vision and 165-degree wide angle camera to record three lanes of traffic in one go. >> Read our full review Aukey DR01 We like Aukey products at HonestJohn.co.uk.
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  Top 10: Best sat navs for motorhomes (Article)
    TomTom Go Professional 6250 – from around £389.00 Those of you familiar with TomTom units may want to consider the top-flight 6250, which is designed for use in large vehicles. The 6-inch unit is well equipped with European maps, built-in Wi-Fi for automatic updates, hands-free Bluetooth, live traffic and speed alerts. Like others in its class, it also lets you enter the dimensions of your vehicles to ensure appropriate route guidance. You get lifetime map updates for free, too.
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  Review: Peugeot Django 125 2017 (productReview)
  The engine is a simple, air-cooled single-cylinder with fuel-injection, linked to a typical twist and go automatic transmission. It’s a tried-and-true scooter recipe and it works well here. The Django is incredibly easy to ride, and yet it has a surprising turn of pace, with 60mph easily within reach and just a touch more in reserve if needed.
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  Review: AUKEY DR01 dash camera (productReview)
  The DR01 also has Emergency Recording Mode, so when the G-Sensor is activated by sharp turns or sudden stops, the dash cam automatically starts filming. There aren't many settings to alter, but you can control the recording resolution the length of clip you want to record - between three, five and ten minutes. Audio recording can be turned off, although this can be useful if you need to read out a license plate number in case the video doesn't pick it up.
• About The Good Garage Guide (Article)
  They decide which garages they want to recommend and which garages they review. A profile page for each garage is automatically created on The Good Garage Guide when a reviewer posts a recommendation and review about that garage. Therefore, the very first reviewer of each garage triggers each profile page on The Good Garage Guide.
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  Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
  Whether you are planning to launch a full time van-based catering businesses or work ad hoc by serving burgers at the weekend, a mobile food businesses will need some form of public liability insurance. Public liability is not automatically included in mobile catering van insurance, so always check with the policy provider. Sometimes it makes more financial sense to shop for van insurance and public liability cover separately, so you can tailor the protection to suit your business needs (and budget) best.
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  Sat nav buying advice guide (Article)
  Many sat navs also show your current speed. Speed cameras: These automatic alerts will highlight when you’re approaching a speed camera site, potentially helping you avoid a penalty. Live traffic: Continual updates that will help the sat nav offer up the quickest, least busy route.
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  Review: Wahoo Elemnt Roam V2 cycling computer (productReview)
  It's a brilliant app that's easy to connect and then tailor the Roam V2 to your own tastes, as well as connect other devices and link it up to Strava and other apps. Not only does this mean that rides are automatically uploaded to Strava once you've saved a ride, but you can also select Strava routes and segments and send them to the Roam V2.

  Review: Carluex Air wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto adaptor (productReview)
  The BYD comes with a huge central touchscreen, which is useful to showcase the Carluex Air, although it also works well on smaller screens and will automatically resize accordingly. Once connected, it brings up the Carluex Air screen - essentially turning your car screen into a tablet in its own right. It comes pre-loaded with Netflix, Spotify and YouTube.
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  Review: Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner (productReview)
  This changes as you use different attachments and change suction modes, i.e. if you move from carpet to a hard floor, the battery percentage and the time it shows left will increase because the vacuum will automatically change to a lower suction mode. Switching between these suction modes can be handled manually by a single button below the LCD screen.

  Review: Nextbase 222 dash camera (productReview)
  There is however a much improved magnetic mount, plus both an adhesive and suction mount included, giving you the choice of how to attach it your windscreen. The Intelligent Parking Mode switches on automatically when the car ignition is turned off and will record for three minutes if the G sensor registers any movement.  Nextbase also offers cloud storage, so you can easily send your files to other parties, such as the police or insurance.
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  Review: Anker Roav Viva (productReview)
  To get started, you need to install the Roav VIVA app, which is free and available on   Android   or   iOS (iPhone). Once you connect your mobile to the VIVA via Bluetooth for the first time, it will then automatically connect to your phone whenever you start your car with the VIVA plugged into the 12v cigarette lighter. The app is easy to use, but it does  involve creating an account (ugh) and then linking to your Amazon account.
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  Top 10: Dash cams under £50 2020 (Article)
  The RBGDC50 is its mid-level offering and amongst the usual features you'd expect to see, it has motion detection and a G sensor for automatic footage capture, with 1080p recording via a wide-angle lens. The RBGDC50 is of decent quality, easy to use and produces usable footage. If you’re looking for a straightforward, serviceable unit from a known brand, this should do the job.
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  Review: Azdome GS63H (productReview)
  The GS63H has a parking mode with a motion sensor, so the camera will switch on and start recording if the camera is moved or jolted. It automatically protects this clip too, although when we tested this, we found it needed a considerable amount of movement for it to switch on. A minor 'nudge' from another car wouldn't necessarily see it switch on and record.
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  Cheap ice cream van insurance (Article)
  .  Always make a note of the compulsory (sometimes labelled as 'voluntary') insurance excess - this is the amount of money the insurer will automatically deduct from a claim.  And as with many things in life, the insurance deals with the cheapest cover tend to have the highest level of excess. Will the policy include business takings and stock?
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  Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
  This can be done easily and quickly online, over the phone or through a local Post Office.  Electric vans also qualify for automatic exemption from urban pollution charging zones - like the London ULEZ - and qualify for certain benefits when it comes to payload and weights .  Motorhome and camper van tax rates Road tax VED rates for camper vans and motorhomes operate differently  to panel vans and pick-ups, with the amount of tax you pay being determined by the weight, type and age of the vehicle.  Everything you need to know when it comes to buying road tax VED for your new or used motorhome or camper van can be found in our dedicated tax section for these type of vehicles  here .  How do I tax my van or pick-up?
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Have a look at the condition of the power steering fluid. It should be red, not black. Same goes for the automatic transmission fluid (most autoboxes have a dipstick). It is a good idea for automatic transmission fluid to be changed every two years (essential with CVT automatics). Look under the van for leaks.
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  Review: 70mai 4K Omni dash cam (productReview)
  One excellent feature is the 24 hour parking mode which uses AI motion detection. This requires hardwiring to work and will automatically trigger a 30 second video if there's a collision or any suspicious human activity. This is where the rotating lens design comes into its own, giving you a full 360 degree surveillance view. On top of that, the dash cam records 1FPS footage in parking mode (to save memory card space) and this includes the rear camera, so you can always review any footage, even if it doesn't necessarily involve damage to your car.
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  Husqvarna Aspire R4 robotic lawn mower (productReview)
  If you find yourself looking out at your lawn and grumbling how long its got in such a short time, or simply hate the process of getting out the mower and cutting your grass, then a robotic lawn mower could be for you. Its like having your own private groundsperson, with the robot lawn mower regularly and automatically cutting your grass to ensure it remains at the same desired length to keep your lawn looking pristine. At £799 (currently reduced from £979) for the unit alone, the Husqvarna Automower Aspire R4 is one of the more affordable robot lawn mowers you can buy right now.