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• 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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  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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  Best gadgets to modernise older cars (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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  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.
• VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY: How much is the tax on my car? (FAQs)
  Consequently VED was charged according to a vehicle's date of first registration in the UK regardless of whether they were brand new vehicles or imported vehicles that are new to registration in the UK. That meant that a pre March 2001 car, even a 1995 car, imported after March 2001 was subject to CO2 based tax rather than the normal standard rates for older cars.
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  A lot of people think they have statutory rights under acts such as the various Sale of Goods Acts. But what is important is the interpretation of these Acts in courts of law. And the higher the court, the more important the ruling. It goes County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and what used to be House of Lords Appeal, but is now The Supreme Court.
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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.
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  Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
  Night Vision is also fantastic, with no issues surrounding the image quality. The only problems we really had were to do with the audio, which isn't really important in our opinion anyway - but the sound can sound a bit distorted and skip at times when rewatching captured footage. When motion is detected or the doorbell is rung, you'll get a notification on your phone (so long as you have the app notifications set up).
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  Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
  Water and snacks If you get stranded in winter, waiting for your breakdown service or for someone who will stop to help can be a cold, stressful experience - especially if you have hungry kids in the car. Food and drink should always be essential in the car, but in winter it's especially important - even if it's just a bottle of water and some chocolate bars. A flask of hot tea is even better, so make sure you leave yourself time to prep if you're heading out on a longer trip than usual in bad conditions.
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  Top 10: Gifts for over £150 (Article)
  Buckle & Seam’s pricing compares well to other firms offering similar high-end products, so if the brand name isn’t important to you then the ethical element may well be the clincher. The £162 price tag is likely to put some off, but it's worth remembering that the company donates 3 per cent of every bag sold to Anum School, which spread girl's education in Karachi, Pakistan.
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  Review: Joie Spin 360 (productReview)
  So we decided to do something about it. We built a car seat choosing tool that starts with the most important thing (well, after your child, that is): your car. Tell us what car you have, or plan to get, and we will show you those that fit your car. Select your car's make to get started Tell us what car you have, or plan to get, and we will show you the car seats that fit.
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  Review: Nextbase 622GW dash cam (productReview)
  On one side, there's a rubber cover over a port for attaching a rear camera, while the other side sees a power button and an SD card slot. At the bottom of the touchscreen and, there's a red button that you can tap to make sure important footage is saved. The 622GW sensor should do this automatically if you hit the brakes relatively hard, but the physical button gives some extra reassurance - as well as allowing you to save footage like near-misses, which may not require harsh braking, for example.
• BROKERS: Which brokers should I consider if buying a new or used car? (FAQs)
  The revised V5C is a different colour (red) and makes clear that the V5C is not proof of ownership. Is the car an independent or ‘parallel’ import? If so, how much manufacturer warranty is left. This usually dates from when the car was first sold in the country where it was sourced, but may date from when the car was actually built.
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  Review: Hive Active Heating 2 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/fcdd9536e67d4766b14f8cb8095557b3" /> Should I buy one? The Hive is much more than a thermostat, so it's important to consider its value as both a smart home ecosystem and simply as a heating system. The installation is quick and getting the hang of using the Hive is easy, especially using the intuitive app.
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  Review: Maxi-Cosi AxissFix (productReview)
  So we decided to do something about it. We built a car seat choosing tool that starts with the most important thing (well, after your child, that is): your car. Tell us what car you have, or plan to get, and we will show you those that fit your car. Select your car's make to get started Tell us what car you have, or plan to get, and we will show you the car seats that fit.