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  Top 10: Learner legal commuter bikes and scooters (Article)
  Plenty of 1990s examples are still kicking around, despite having been abused by dozens of learner owners. Cheap to fix, cheap to run and incredibly well-made, a better commuting bike is hard to find. But the CB125F is a motorbike, not a scooter. That means getting on and off is harder, as is riding in traffic, care of the manual transmission.
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  Top 10: Products to prepare your van for winter (Article)
  Order winter tyres from Event Tyres Bluecol 3-in-1 winter screenwash - around £10 for a large bottle If your windscreen washer bottle is filled with diluted screenwash or plain water then now is the time to fill up with concentrated winter screenwash. You should also carry a spare bottle, just in case you run out as wintery salt and grime can quickly coat your windscreen and restrict viability to dangerous levels. This Bluecol screenwash has a lower freezing point than water, plus it helps thaw any ice built up on the windscreen and it helps to repel rain.
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  Top 10: Useful car accessories for dog owners (Article)
  It repels water and gives access to the seatbelt buckle, meaning it can be used in conjunction with a dog harness.   Sloping dog cage – around £40 Some dogs like the freedom to run around the boot, others like to sit in a nice, compact, safe cage. This sloping cage has been designed specifically for use in a car, with the sloping sides giving more space for the dog to lie down without the hatchback door or rear seats getting in the way.
• Top 10: Best scooters 2018 (Article)
  The other major feature of the S also concentrates on safety, as this is the first ever scooter to come with ECE-approved LED daytime running lights. Whether or not you have the LED headlight switched on, these supplementary front lights provide greater visibility to other road users. The XCITING S 400 is due on sale in the middle of the year and prices will be slightly higher than the existing model’s £5695.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
    The companion app helps you find whatever the device is attached to and if you lose your phone, you can ring it using the Tile. Clever, right? Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it.  With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a  one-year warranty - it deservedly  won our best   Gift Under £50   at the Honest John Kit product awards back in May, too.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
    The companion app helps you find whatever the device is attached to and if you lose your phone, you can ring it using the Tile. Clever, right? Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it.  With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a  one-year warranty - it deservedly  won our best   Gift Under £50   at the Honest John Kit product awards back in May, too.
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  Top 10: Best used scooters (Article)
  Look for C600s with extras that were expensive when new, such as heated grips and seat, and LED daytime running lights but don’t pay over the odds for these.
• Top 10: Best scooters under £2000 (Article)
  Some might find the lack of a side stand or storage frustrating, but the agile handling and low running costs more than outweigh these concerns in our mind. SYM Fiddle III 50 - £1,699 You could spend an extra £300 and have the 125cc version of the Fiddle III, but we’ve gone for the cheaper model as it delivers all of the style with only a small deficit in performance.
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  Should I service my car at a dealer? (Article)
  In fact, some independent garages argue they offer a more personal service - many are family-owned and run businesses, and you may well deal directly with the owner or technician rather than a receptionist on a service desk.  In many cases, the staff at your local independent garage will be trained to the same standard as those found in the workshop of an approved dealership.
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  Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
  A lot of big delivery companies employ drivers on a casual, short-term basis when they need extra help, such as in the run-up to public holidays. This often involves the employee providing his or her own transport, which could be a van, a car or a different type of vehicle. In this instance, you still need an appropriate level of cover for the task at hand, and a private insurance policy is not sufficient.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003-2015 (Article)
  Any rot, look at another one instead. Don’t ignore any vibrations when it’s running, the dual mass flywheel is prone to failing, catch it early and it will cost you less. The steering column in the T5 is known to knock. It’s a long-standing problem that Volkswagen has apparently yet to resolve.
• Classic Car Breakdown Cover Explained (Article)
  Keeping your breakdown cover separate from your insurance can work better for many people, particularly those running a combination of modern and classic vehicles. Rather than having each car covered on separate breakdown policies, they often prefer to take out personal cover that applies when they’re driving any vehicle – even one not owned by them.
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  Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
  From a financial perspective buying outright means tax advantages, in that you can offset the capital allowances against tax if it used for business purposes only, and also the vehicle’s running costs. If you purchase the vehicle using a third-loan you can reclaim interest charges against tax and your own capital allowances even if you are not VAT-registered. Buying outright also means you can budget accurately over any period and your finance costs will not change.
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  Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
  Regular servicing is common sense at any time of the year but think about shortening the time between garage visits in winter to keep the brakes, chain and running gear in tip-top shape. Tyre pressures should be checked weekly and inspect the tyres for any damage and wear. Swapping to winter-biased tyres can improve grip and shorten braking distances. Other areas to prep for winter are the bar grips and a power point.
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  Top 10: Gifts between £50 and £150 (Article)
  Like the previous SPRK+, BOLT is a transparent sphere loaded with components; infrared and lights sensors, accelerometers and gyroscopes and an 8x8 LED matrix display. You can control it via almost any smart device that can run the Sphero apps to play games or just drive it around. But BOLT can go a stage further and can be programmed through the app, using Scratch programming blocks or even direct JavaScript.
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  Top 10: Gifts for gamers (Article)
  However, as time goes on more games are being developed specifically for the Pro, with big budget blockbuster titles like   God of War and   Horizon: Zero Dawn running in maximum resolution with HDR. >> Read our full review  
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  Top 10: Cycling accessories (Article)
  Aftershokz Aeropex offer a great amount of versatility and despite a few gripes - like weak bass and a non-adjustable headband - the wearables are a lightweight solution for anyone who wants to be aware of their surroundings while they're out and about. Or, like us, anyone who hasn't yet found a truly comfortable pair of headphones for running. The £150 price tag is a bit steep, especially considering there's no app to adjust audio settings, but when it comes to a great all-rounder - it's hard not to recommend them. >> Read our full review   Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just want to make life easier on your day-to-day bike rides, a GPS computer like the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt can be an easy way of accessing route information and finding out just how well you’re performing. 
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  Top 10: Gifts for new and learner riders (Article)
  The heat controller uses a sealed-for-life welded case construction for long-term durability and weatherproofing along with weatherproof power connectors to further protect the HotGrips against the elements. If you forget to turn the switch off, it will do it for you so you don't run your battery flat. The grips also have ergonomically engineered surface structures to optimise riding performance. Thicker rubber in areas of maximum wear ensure high levels of grip and vibration absorption.
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  Important :  Petrol vans don’t have as much torque as a diesel, which means they can feel quite sluggish when fully laden. The running costs are also much higher and turbocharged petrol engines are known to struggle to get anywhere near their official fuel economy ratings when pulling a van that’s packed with people, tools and materials.
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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  Single boxes start at £11.95 per month, or you can pay £69 for 6 months and £131.40 for 12 months. There's also currently a 10% discount running, so if you sign up you'll receive 10% off your first box using the code FIRSTBOX10 at checkout. However, this offer only applies to the month to month boxes, not the 3, 6 and 12-month gift subscriptions.