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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  The only way they can make an honest living is by offering deals that beat those on offer from the big boys. That 'home of his/her own' bit is important. If the home trader is operating from rented accommodation you may have no comeback against them. Make sure you're invited you into the house (to make sure it really is the seller's house).
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  Cheap van hire (Article)
  The sales person may tell you it's mandatory or try to scare you with the prospect of huge bills if there is any damage to the van. However, no matter what they tell you, it's important to remember you are under no obligation to take out excess insurance. The excess insurance offered by vehicle hire companies tends to be relatively expensive and - if you are able to stump up for the deposit - you can save money and get better cover by taking out independent excess insurance.
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  Christmas 2021: Best Gifts For Petrolheads (Article)
  You get to push your driving skills to the limit around a track for three miles in each car and, when you’re done, you’ll be driven around by a professional to show you where you were going wrong. It's available at 70 locations across the UK but important to note that there's a £20 extra charge for weekends. Buy now £69, Buyagift.co.uk LEGO Porsche 911 There's no shortage of LEGO sets based on cars - we could have very easily included the LEGO Technics Lamborghini Sian here but at £350 it's pretty steep.
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  Review: Char-Broil All-Star 120 B-Gas BBQ (productReview)
  However, having said that, the BBQ itself does a very good job of quickly and evenly grilling burgers, sausages and ribs - as well as the corn we grilled. And isn't that the most important job of a BBQ? There are some very useful design features, like the side shelves and hooks that meant we didn't need to awkwardly pull out a table to rest the food and spatula on. The BBQ is also exceptionally easy to start up one assembled, with the thermometer meaning we could just wait until the grill reached the desired temperature and then we left it all to cook without checking on it too much.
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  Review: Z-Edge T4 Dual dash cam (productReview)
  The lack of WiFi isn't the be all and end all, however, it's useful because it means you can view and transfer footage directly to your phone. GPS is much more important. It gives your location and, crucially, it displays your speed. If you're providing dash cam footage to an insurance company or the police, this can make all the difference. That's not to say it's without useful features.
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  Review: Sony PlayStation 4 Pro games console (productReview)
  Stunning in 4K." data-udi="umb://media/14e878aadef442a1978907e803a83873" /> It’s not just about the resolution though. Framerate is just as important – perhaps more so – when it comes to great looking games. The increased processing power of the Pro means that games can run more smoothly – the central processor is boosted by 25 per cent over the standard PS4 (now 2.1GHz) and the graphics processing capability has more than doubled.
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  Top 10: Essential products for new drivers or learners (Article)
  The Gecko pad can be used on any flat or gently curved surface, provided it is fairly smooth. In other words, it’s perfect for sticking a phone or something important to the dashboard. Over time the Gecko Pad does lose its stickiness, but it can be washed in warm soapy water and left to dry, then it’s back at its best again. Its design is inspired by the feet of geckos, hence the name.
• ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
  md=1140">www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=1140 BEST ELECTRIC CAR Mitsubishi is hoping to import an electric version of its 4-door 4 seater i-car, shown at motor shows in 2007. Offers 0-60 in 10 seconds, 80mph top speed, better handling than petrol i-car because batteries are mounted in the floorpan and fuel costs of just £50 for 10,000 miles of electricity.
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  This can be caused by defective temperature sensors, pressure sensors, additive system components (if applicable), poor connections, wiring issues, etc. Important Information • Before diagnosing a problem vehicle or attempting to perform an emergency regeneration, it is important to obtain a full diagnostic log and read out relevant measured value blocks.
• JUMP STARTING: What is the correct way to jump start a car? (FAQs)
  If an engine takes several seconds to start, then this replenishment will take longer of course. What is important, is that this quantity of electricity is not only available but can be supplied very quickly and on demand, and often is quoted in CCA or Cold Cranking Amps of a battery, as several hundred amps.
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  Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
  In  Faster, Higher, Farther , Ewing describes VW’s rise from “the people’s car” during the Nazi era to one of Germany’s most prestigious and important global brands. With unprecedented access to key players and a ringside seat during the course of the legal proceedings,  the book  reveals how the succeed-at-all-costs culture prevalent in modern boardrooms led to one of corporate history’s farthest-reaching cases of fraud.
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  Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
  Buying an adoption helps fund the British Motor Heritage Trust's work in preserving cars in the Museum's collections that are of important historical significance to the nation's rich manufacturing history. Additionally, the gift recipient will receive a digital certificate of adoption and have their name added to that model's entry on the online collection.
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  Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
  In  Faster, Higher, Farther , Ewing describes VW’s rise from “the people’s car” during the Nazi era to one of Germany’s most prestigious and important global brands. With unprecedented access to key players and a ringside seat during the course of the legal proceedings,  the book  reveals how the succeed-at-all-costs culture prevalent in modern boardrooms led to one of corporate history’s farthest-reaching cases of fraud.
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  Review: Nuna MYTI (productReview)
  It feels like a hardwearing seat that should certainly stand up to plenty of years use without bobbling or fraying. That's important when you consider this seat is going to last till your little one isn't so little any more and turns 12 years old. It comes in several colours, sadly nothing especially bright or exciting, but the 'aspen' grey of ours looks very neat.
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  Review: Sennheiser PXC 550 headphones (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/2c654413fee34678b33e3d89ba38d6f6" /> The volume gesture control is an important one to note because when we initially paired the headphones via Bluetooth, the volume on our computer was turned up and the music showed as playing - but no sound was audible. After reading through the guide, we swiped up on the ear pad and the volume on the 550 was just turned all the way down. 
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  Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
  Unfortunately, it’s a little bit on the slow side, with a top speed of around 60mph and lethargic acceleration. Still, if dependability is important it’s hard to do better. Additionally, its Honda badge should make it easy to sell and it is likely to retain its value well compared to most other brands.  Kymco CK1 125 - £1999 Kymco bikes and scooters are competitively priced and well-made, bridging the price gap between Chinese-made bikes and Japanese machines.
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  Top 10: Gadgets to modernise an older car in 2023 (Article)
  >> Read the full review   YI Smart dash camera YI's Smart dash cam packs in all the most important features at a reasonable price of £40.  With a maximum resolution of 1296p @ 30fps, an ' Advanced Driver Assistance System' and WiFi, it's one of the most cost-effective dash cams we've tested.
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  Top 10: Products to improve van security (Article)
  Nextbase makes good quality cameras that record clear footage, with a range of different models to suit most budgets.   Insurance – £varies Last of all – and most important – is insurance. It’s definitely worth spending money on some additional van security equipment, but making sure your van and all of its contents are properly insured will make life that much easier if your van is targeted.
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  Should I service my car at a dealer? (Article)
  .  “Independent garages can take longer to carry out a specific work since they tend to deal with a wider range of brands and may not always have the necessary repair equipment in place,” she says.  It’s also important to consider what additional services a franchised dealer may provide. Cap HPI’s Yea says: “A franchise dealer may offer more services as part of the cost, such as cleaning the vehicle before it is returned and potentially carrying out any essential or even non-essential recall work/software upgrades especially for battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
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  Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
  Common mistakes with van insurance Though hire and reward and goods in transit are the industry-standard terms for the types of insurance that delivery drivers and couriers need, the wording can differ depending on where you’re looking. If you’re searching for quotes, it’s important to check the exact terminology, as some insurance providers describe couriers as haulers and vice versa. Generally, the term haulage applies to vehicles that are delivering a load to a single destination a long way away, rather than a courier making multiple stops, but the lines can be blurred.