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Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
Don’t forget about gloves and consider a pair of inner gloves to add yet another layer. A neck warmer is another vital item of clothing as it’s important to cover every bit of exposed skin and plug those gaps to keep the breeze out. Whichever visor you use, make sure it’s spotlessly clean and has an anti-fog coating so your breath doesn’t mist it up. Keep some wipes handy to clean the outside of the visor. -
Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (Article)
width=376&height=251&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6ab65270fe6b4c0a9fc8410372668b08" /> If you like American cars then the quartet of US muscle cars with Red Letter Days' ' Quadruple American Classic Car Blast and Hot Ride' will definitely get you singing The Star-Spangled Banner. -
Christmas 2021: Best Gifts Under £25 (Article)
Then Road Trip: A Practical Manual is the perfect gift. Published by Haynes, better know for workshop manuals, this hardcover 176-page book covers everything you need to know, f rom hiring cars and paperwork, to what to take, driving laws, crossing borders and emergencies. -
Top 10: Gifts for Petrolheads 2019 (Article)
Experience Day - stunt driving or an American classic track day If you like American cars then the quartet of US muscle cars with Red Letter Days' ' Quadruple American Classic Car Blast and Hot Ride' will definitely get you singing The Star-Spangled Banner. -
Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
>> Read our full review Experience Day - stunt driving or an American classic track day If you like American cars then the quartet of US muscle cars with Red Letter Days' ' Quadruple American Classic Car Blast and Hot Ride' will definitely get you singing The Star-Spangled Banner. -
How to buy a classic car (Article)
You’ll need to think about that before raising your hand to bid. Know your rights Buying a car at auction isn't like buying a car at a dealer. By all means, check the fine print but most auction contracts say that you waive your consumer rights. The car is literally sold 'as seen' with no comeback. -
Top 10: Electric wheelchairs 2020 (Article)
Available in four seat widths it also folds down to under 85cm square which should mean it can fit comfortably in the boot of a car. Portable e-Throne One of the more expensive options in this list, the higher price of the e-Throne means access to better technology, hence its lower overall weight and improved battery tech. -
Top 10: Gifts under £15 (Article)
One face will cover both sides of the freshener, so even people outside can see you're, er, lovely car accessories. And you won't have to spend more than £15, bonus. Star Wars facemasks Each pack comes with four masks featuring your intergalactic favourites; Chewbacca: A moisturising mask packed with coconut oil to hydrate your skin - Darth Vader: A powerful mask infused with anti-ageing black tea extract - Yoda: Cucumber, it’s full of. -
Top 10: Best sat navs for horse boxes and horse vans (Article)
Avtex Tourer One Caravan and Motorhome This sat nav from Avtex is designed primarily for motorhomes and campervans but has the flexibility to make route choices depending on the size of your vehicle. It also includes data from affiliated camping clubs, covers 45 European countries and comes with free updates for life. The icing on the cake is the built-in dashcam with a price tag that sneaks under £300. It comes with a dedicated hard case too so you can take it with you for safety. -
Top 10: Cycling accessories (Article)
>> Read our full review Thule Raingutter bike rack for older/classic cars Most cars in the 1970s and 80's had rain gutters, so the whole business of attaching roof racks became a bit more complicated when these were removed. But Thule has the answer. Browse its website and you’ll find choices for model years as far back as the 1970s, so if you’re a classic car driver with a penchant for pedal power at your destination, all is not lost. -
Classic Car Restoration (Article)
Prioritise the ones that are urgent and will keep the car on the road. While it might be nice to get those bubbles of rust over the rear wheelarch sorted, it’s a slippery slope. That splendid wheelarch will only highlight the car’s other shortcomings. -
Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJHFAUCELGKU6WUVQ&tag=wwwhonestjo03-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00T7Q7HI6">Thule 991 RaceWay 2 is a cheaper option at about £255 and would suit a variety of cars by attaching onto the boot door. For classic cars, Thule's
Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJHFAUCELGKU6WUVQ&tag=wwwhonestjo03-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00T7Q7HI6">Thule 991 RaceWay 2 is a cheaper option at about £255 and would suit a variety of cars by attaching onto the boot door. For classic cars, Thule's 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 famous, rear-engined Type 2 ‘Bay Window’ van, because it still does.
Top 10: Gifts between £50 and £150 (Article)
The specification is good, with an 8MP wide-angle lens, up to 1080p recording and a choice of frame rates while the box includes a battery, USB cable, lens cover and a waterproof case that allows you to use the S2 as deep as 40m underwater. It’s a smart-looking piece of kit too (colours other than vivid yellow are available) and it pairs with the Ezviz Sports app so you can view videos through your phone and share them in seconds.
Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
Ask to see the buyer's driving licence and insurance certificate, as it is your responsibility to ensure they are covered to drive your vehicle. Sometimes your own insurance policy will allow another driver to use your vehicle with your permission, but check with the policy provider if you are not sure. Prepare a short test drive route that gives the buyer a good idea of the van's handling characteristics.
Top 10: Must-haves for winter riding (Article)
The Dainese D-Core Balaclava is more expensive than most buffs at £28, but it covers your whole head and has a breathable front panel so you don’t end up with moisture build-up in the fabric. This balaclava is also hypoallergenic and anti-odour so it won’t smell of last week’s socks after a few rides.
Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
width=500&height=332.8160562797434" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/12e7404e071c49a8bfe425f77675b1c0"> Interior car care product of the year covers everything from cleaning fluids to tools and gadgets used to repair parts of the car you can’t see from the outside. At less than £70, the C-TEK MXS 5.0 is a battery charger and conditioner that charges ahead of the opposition, restoring your car’s battery even if it goes completely flat, yet it’s small enough to fit in your glove box.
Guide to getting your motorcycle licence (Article)
The applications for these can easily be done online or at a Post Office. For those that come to riding later in life and already have a full car licence, you don't need to get another licence because you already have a provisional motorcycle entitlement. To make sure, check the back of your licence. If you obtained a full car licence before 1 February 2001, you can ride a moped without a CBT certificate.
Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
All Sprinters also came with MobilioVan lifetime mobility guarantee, as well as Mercedes-Benz Service 24hr, which provided breakdown cover throughout the UK and Europe. From 2016 Mercedes-Benz introduced national service pricing in the UK, with a small ‘A’ service on the Sprinter costing just £130, right through to a comprehensive full service for £443.

