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  Review: FOBO Bluetooth tyre pressure monitor (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c7f36a727132477986a747dea915010a" /> The control module lives in the car There are limitations of course – Bluetooth needs to be turned on in order to link up with the control unit, so if there is a dangerously low pressure in a tyre and you don’t have your phone you won’t get the warning in your handset, though the control unit in the car will still beep when something is amiss. Keeping tyre pressures correct prevents premature or uneven tyre wear, reduces braking distances, improves wet weather traction and improves fuel economy, so there are plenty of reasons to keep your tyres correctly inflated. How much does it cost? Unfortunately this is where the bad news starts.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Typical costs for service items are competitive, a replacement clutch fitted will cost around £550-600, new front brake pads £90 (around £200-250 including replacement discs), that timing chain replacement around £500, a new starter motor fitted £350, a pair of shock absorbers costing £200-£300 fitted and springs similar.
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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Volkswagen recalled all Amaroks built between 2001 and 2013 for a potential fuel leak problem, while 2014/15 Amaroks needed their front brakes checked as the callipers may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Check around the power steering return hose, it can get damaged and leak, leading to power steering failing.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  The 12lb scooter isn't the lightest on the market, 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.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (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.
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  Classic Car Tyres (Article)
  Never underestimate how important it is to get the right tyres for your classic car. You might have spent thousands upgrading the engine, sorting the suspension and beefing up the brakes - but without the right rubber all that hard work will go to waste. This guide will explain the differences between the various different types of tyres available (including crossply and radial) as well as look at some of the different makes and offer advice on where to buy your rubber.
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  Review: Suzuki SV650 2017 (productReview)
  But at a sedate pace or on smoother, sweeping bends the SV is really good fun and will even raise a smile from experienced riders. The gearbox is really slick and the clutch light, but the brakes don’t have a huge amount of initial bite. There’s loads of stopping power on offer, but you do have to pull the lever quite hard if you’re carrying any speed. ABS is fitted as standard, but unless you’ve made a big mistake it’s unlikely to kick in – which is how it should be.
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  Review: Honda CB500X 2016 (productReview)
  Getting through bends is incredibly easy thanks to the light, effortless handling – even when banked right over the bike feels safe and stable. The controls – brakes, clutch and gear selector – are all buttery smooth, making the 500X very easy for new riders to get used to. The 471cc, two-cylinder engine produces 47PS, so is A2 licence-friendly – but don’t be put off if you’re a full licence holder.
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  Review: Mio MiVue 688 dash camera (productReview)
  The speed and time indicator are especially helpful if the footage is used as evidence in an accident. The 3-axis G-sensor captures impacts and sudden/sharp braking or acceleration. The Safety Camera Warning is useful and comes with free monthly updates to keep the database accurate. Although this feature is good for reminding drivers when to be extra careful of speeding, the device doesn't include the locations of mobile speed cameras.
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  Review: Triumph Street Twin (productReview)
  With an extra 18% in power from the parallel twin-engine, more low-down torque and a higher rev limit - the Street Twin feels so much livelier to ride. Stronger brakes are always a good place to start for improved safety, but Triumph also now fits the Street Twin with two switchable ride modes: Road and Rain. It’s a sensible compromise and works well on a bike that many will use for more than just weekend pleasure.
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  Review: Yamaha MT-09 (productReview)
  For normal riding, we were happy to leave it in the default set-up as it allows plenty of fun away from lights and through corners with the safety net of preventing the rear wheel from spinning up if the road surface deteriorates suddenly. There are also ABS anti-lock brakes as standard on all the latest MT-09 models. They inspire just as much confidence as the handling and steering, helped by the wide-set bars that are de rigueur for a streetfighter in looks and attitude.
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  Top 10: Lego cars...and a few trucks (Article)
  The kit is designed to go together in a way that reflects the actual build process of the real car, and the detail level is extremely high: there’s a flat-six engine with moving pistons, red suspension springs, brake calipers, moving DSG gearbox and even a unique serial number in the glovebox. Technic Bugatti Chiron Fittingly the Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron is just as complex, expensive and leagues ahead of other supercars as the full-size machine.
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  Review: Suzuki GSX-S125 (productReview)
  Even I could get both feet flat on the ground (I'm 5'7"). The Bosch ABS system kicks in if you use your front brake at low speed, but is otherwise unobtrusive. And, as for the bike's looks, you have to decide that for yourself. It looks great to us, but it won't be to everyone's taste.

  Review: Mio MiVue C330 dash cam (productReview)
  Leave it plugged into your car’s 12V socket and it will start recording the second you start the engine, turning off when you turn it off. If it detects you’re involved in an incident (triggered by hard braking, for example) or you hit the emergency button, it saves footage from before and after the incident allowing you to view it again later. As you’ll see in the video below, the quality of the footage is pretty good ( 1080p @ 30fps)  - with details like car number plates easy to make out.
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  Review: Triumph Bonneville T100 (productReview)
  Also helping the riding experience to be thoroughly modern are assistance from ABS anti-lock brakes, traction control, ride by wire throttle control for smooth inputs and an immobiliser to help keep the bike where you parked it. It has a USB connection under the seat to charge your smartphone or sat-nav, and cruise control and heated grips are optional extras worth having if you ride all year round or want to go touring.
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  The 49cc unit pulls willingly round to its 30mph maximum, yet, if you add the weight of another adult, even a slimline one, you will really notice it. So, best for one-up trips through the city. A disc front brake gives reasonable stopping power, while a drum at the rear betrays this scooter’s budget origins. However, all of the bar controls are exactly as you’d expect and the clear dash comes with a petrol gauge.
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  Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
  Back on the road, the SH handles superbly regardless of speed. In town, it ducks and weaves through bottle-necked traffic and the disc brakes bring it all to a quick, control halt whenever it’s necessary. With the back-up of ABS, even wet city streets hold no fear for this Honda’s rider. Head onto freer flowing routes and the SH300i shows off another of its hidden depths in the way it handles.
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  Review: Moto Guzzi V7 II 2016 (productReview)
  Again, it won’t keep up with performance machines on knee-scraping twisty roads, but the wide bars and upright riding position mean placing the bike in bends is easy and forward visibility is excellent, plus the brakes are adequate and progressive, despite there being just a single disc up front. Something that will appeal to new riders is the standard fit traction control and ABS system, which provides plenty of reassurance on poorly surfaced or wet roads.
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  Review: Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 2017 (productReview)
  On more budget-priced bikes like this there are often obvious areas of cost cutting. That’s the case with the forks and brakes on the V-Strom but you’d never tell - unless you found yourself in some hellish alternative reality where you had to take an adventure bike on a track day. But the fit and finish feels very high quality as does the switch gear.
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  Review: Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive 2016 (productReview)
  On the left grip there’s a power button, which alters the transmission to provide quicker acceleration and more engine braking, plus there is a ‘manual’ mode that provides the feel of six-speed gearbox. Gears are selected via thumb operated buttons on the left grip, but it’s more or less a waste of time – the Burgman is better left in auto mode even on a challenging road.