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  BBQ of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The Party Grill 600 has detachable legs and a lockable lid so it can easily be transported in a car before being set up. The  large lid also features a thermometer for convection cooking.  It’s fair to say we’re impressed with the Party Grill 600, but the catches used to hold everything together when it’s packed away seem a little flimsy.
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  Review: Yamaha NMAX 125 (productReview)
  A little shimmy over mid-bend bumps can be felt, but it’s no worse than any other scooter and the NMAX always feels stable. As for stopping, 230-millimetre discs front and rear offer excellent retardation and the 110-section front tyre bites into the tarmac to resist any slip. Should that happen, the NMAX’s standard ABS anti-lock braking comes into play to restore steering effort and keep you safe from sliding into obstacles.
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  Review: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (productReview)
  Should I buy them? Tyres are rarely an exciting thing for most car owners but given that they are the key thing that keeps your car in contact with the road, having the best tyres for your car is important not just for performance but for safety. That shorter stopping distance can make all the difference.
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  Top 10: Best car seats from Mothercare (Article)
  Mothercare Madrid combination The Madrid is a combination seat designed to suit Groups 0+ and 1, so that it can be used in both front-facing and rear-facing positions. It secures to your car using the three-point seatbelt so it can easily be moved between cars, and has a three-position recline facility, removable cushion for smaller children and generous padding for comfort.
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  Top 10: User-friendly A2 bikes (Article)
  But the GTS 300 is smooth and effortless, plus there is a whole range of accessories from luggage to windscreens and styling extras to really give it some extra flair.  Yamaha MT-03 - £4499 Effectively a naked version of the R3, the MT-03 has a characterful engine and impressive handling, but it’s also comfortable enough to be used for town riding, thanks to its upright riding position.
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  Review: Carmat Garage Prestige Mats (productReview)
  This set of prestige mats for our Ford Focus Estate currently costs £54.99 and that includes front and rear mats. You can also get a boot carpet which is another £54.99 so if you want to do the whole car, it's not that cheap. Fortunately, the mats feel high quality with thick carpet while the grippy backing means they stay where they are and don't slip around under your feet.
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  Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor (productReview)
  First, you have to press and hold the on/off button for three seconds until it turns red. It’s also quite sensitive and registers anything that waves in front of it as an on/off command. Then you can use the auto sensor to turn it on and off – but you won’t be able to cycle the outputs. It’s either full beam of nothing… a bit like a classic car. It’s held in place by two straps, one which goes around your head and another that goes over it.
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  Top 10: Gifts for Petrolheads 2019 (Article)
  Take it from us with the myriad of questions we get from readers about dash cams, anything can happen on the road - genuine accidents, crash-for-cash schemes, stones thrown up by vehicles leading to a smashed windscreen, someone reversing into your parked car etc. Better to be safe than sorry and invest in a cheap and cheerful solution that you can put in the corner of the windscreen and forget about, right?
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  Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  Take it from us with the myriad of questions we get from readers about dash cams, anything can happen on the road - genuine accidents, crash-for-cash schemes, stones thrown up by vehicles leading to a smashed windscreen, someone reversing into your parked car etc. Better to be safe than sorry and invest in a cheap and cheerful solution that you can put in the corner of the windscreen and forget about, right?
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  Review: Garmin 55 dash cam (productReview)
  It also comes with a very useful magnetic mount so you can remove the camera quickly and easily to keep it away from prying eyes when you aren't in your car. Just ensure you know exactly where you want the dash camera to go before you fix the sticky side of the magnetic attachment to your windscreen. Otherwise, as we did, you might find yourself trying very hard to remove the tiny mount to move it elsewhere.
• ADBLUE: What is AdBlue and What do I need to know about it? (FAQs)
  AsBlue is a non-toxic, colourless solution of urea and water-based fluid added to the exhaust system of diesel engined cars and trucks in order to reduce the NOx emissions to a level compliable with EU6 and now WLTP. It is contained in a separate tank with a separate external filler (Mercedes, Jaguar, Peugeot) or must be replenished by a dealer (some earlier AdBlue systems).
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  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.
• Review: Vespa GTS 300 (productReview)
  Head on to 70mph and the 300 continues to work unchallenged and we saw an indicated 80mph on the analogue speedometer. At these higher velocities, you’ll want the optional front screen that also does a good job of fending off the rain and road muck from vehicles in front. With a slightly more conservative approach to pace and throttle use, Vespa reckons you can get a combined fuel economy of 85.0mpg.
• Review: Honda Vision 110 (productReview)
  Mercifully, the front is more supple and holds the tyre to your chosen line. The turning circle is good, though the Vision doesn’t feel quite as agile zipping through gaps as some of its opposition like the Peugeot Tweet.
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  Review: Bridgestone DriveGuard tyres (productReview)
  It’s a replacement tyre with run-flat capability. Normally, run-flat tyres are fitted from the factory by car manufacturers, so cars have bespoke suspension settings designed specifically to complement the tyres. DriveGuard tyres can be fitted to almost any car, on the proviso that it has tyre pressure monitoring, something all new cars must have by law. 
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  Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
  Thieves use relay devices to amplify the signal from the key fob in your home to a transmitter near your car, which essentially tricks your car into thinking the key is present. This allows them entry into the car, where they can use the start-stop button to start the car without the key. The key also doesn't need to be present within the car for it to continue running - so they can keep driving as long as the ignition isn't turned off at any point.
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  Top 10: Best motorcycle cameras and helmet cams (Article)
  Nextbase Ride Motorcycle DVR Action Camera Nextbase has plenty of experience in producing dashcams for cars and commercial vehicles, so it is good to see an offering designed specifically for use with motorcycles. It can record in 1080p and includes a G-sensor for automatic recording protection and WiFi connectivity so you can easily control it via an app.
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  Review: Ring RBGDC50 (productReview)
  The RBGDC50 comes in a stout, easily unpacked box. Included is the mount, a USB cable for transferring files and a standalone 12v adaptor for in-car use. The unit itself is a light, compact and smart-looking affair that doesn’t feel flimsy or cheap. The mount, on the other hand, is a bit more low-rent but it isn’t difficult to adjust and sticks well to the windscreen.
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  Review: Outwell Dreamboat self inflating mattress (productReview)
  They're not just reserved for tents either - there's a specific 'Campercar' model that's designed to appeal to the burgeoning car camping scene, with the mattress tapering halfway down to easily fit in cars like the Tesla Model Y and Skoda Enyaq according to Outwell.  We're testing the Outwell Dreamboat Campervan that's designed to fit in the likes of the Volkswagen California , Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo and similar.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £20 (Article)
  It aims to help you tackle life's everyday battles, with features like hex wrenches, can opener/fruit peeler, bottle opener, ruler, letter opener, box opener, phone stand and a screwdriver. Made from heat-treated steel, it's a worthy instrument that you'll hardly know is there. Personalised Pet Socks Just upload your pet's photo you'll receive your very own pair of personalised pet socks from Firebox.