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Top 10: Father's Day gifts for petrolheads 2019 (Article)
How To Be A Motoring Journalist book Richard Porter’s tale of fictional motoring journalist and bombastic curmudgeon Roy Lanchester is part autobiographically and serves partially as an educational toolkit. Porter was the script editor for Clarkson’s Top Gear and, among other things, runs the Sniff Petrol website – a satirical motoring website. The particularities of motoring journalism itself are impressively realistic and well observed though, albeit they're fed into a Spinal Tap machine. -
Top 10: Father's Day gifts for classic car owners (Article)
Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit. That’ll also prevent the battery from running out. On that basis, it’s very cost effective. >> Read our full review Triple 80's Hot Hatch Driving Blast - Buy A Gift Step back in time to an era of limited (if any) restricting driving assists. -
Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
Iceplane ice scraper For those surprise frosty mornings, or for drivers who are running late and don’t have time to wait for the ice to thaw, the Iceplane is easily the easiest and best ice scraper we’ve tried. It’s unusually designed in that it has two blades set at an angle from the handle. -
Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
How To Be A Motoring Journalist book Richard Porter’s tale of fictional motoring journalist and bombastic curmudgeon Roy Lanchester is part autobiographically and serves partially as an educational toolkit. Porter was the script editor for Clarkson’s Top Gear and, among other things, runs the Sniff Petrol website – a satirical motoring website. The particularities of motoring journalism itself are impressively realistic and well observed though, albeit they're fed into a Spinal Tap machine. -
Top 10: Essentials for camper van owners (Article)
It serves as a powerful lantern that can be hooked onto anything or stand on its own, charges via a USB port or from Goal Zero solar panels and can run for up to 500 hours. The bonus is it has a 3000mAh battery that can deliver a full charge to a mobile phone or other USB devices when power is running low. -
Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
They’ll receive an informative safety brief and demonstration from a qualified instructor before they jump behind the wheel to test their driving skills over a range of bumpy terrains, mud runs and side slopes. Trunkaroo Bubble Science Kit Here’s another gift for kids that on first glance appears to be just about having fun, but has actually been devised by experts in order to promote learning of science, technology, engineering, art and maths - all from bubbles. -
Top 10: Dash cams under £200 2020 (Article)
Voice control allows you to say “OK, Garmin” to start/stop audio recording, take a still picture or start/stop the Travelapse video capture feature, while parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine isn't running. -
BATTERIES: How do I extend the life of my battery and prevent it going flat?  (FAQs)
A Morris Minor in the 1970s needed around 21A, a modern mid-sizecar uses as much as 65A" To help prevent problems, Paul says: "Regular long runs in the car could double yourbattery's life but if this isn't possible, a battery trickle charger will keep it ingood condition, extend its life and give you the reassurance that your car willstart. "There are other simple steps that drivers should habitually take to extend batterylife, particularly in cold weather. -
Review: Kenwood DMX8020DABS Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (productReview)
And you can also connect a reversing camera (up to three, in fact) or even Kenwood's very own DRV-N520 dashcam, displaying a crystal-clear image on the seven-inch screen. It also has an HDMI input (you could run a games console through the display if you wish), as well Bluetooth connectivity for both streaming music or making phone calls. It also has wireless screen mirroring for Android, which is great for watching videos (when parked up). -
Top 10: Advent calendars (Article)
Wine and Sparkling Advent Calendar Unless you’re tee-total, the Christmas run-in frequently requires a little lubrication, which is where this wine-based Advent calendar will go down a treat. Containing reds, whites and sparkling wines from JP Chenet, Brut Dargent and Calvet, it’s an ideal gift for a loved one, even if that happens to be you. -
Review: Hozelock Cloud Controller (productReview)
Set-up is simple - although it requires a bit of time - as you’ll need to download an app, attach a device to your router and get the timer onto your outside tap. Getting all three working in sync can require a bit of running around. The two key pieces of equipment in the box are the two grey boxes. The first stays in the house and connects to your router (just like many smart central heating systems do), while the second - the timed flow control device - screws onto your outside tap in the same way a standard Hozelock does. -
Car Experience Day of the Year shortlist (Article)
30 Minute Young Driver Experience - Buy A Gift The 30 Minute Young Driver Experience is run by the UK's largest under-17 driving academy and is designed for 10-17 year olds (minimum height of 4'8" ). Your little one will get to grips with the basics of driving in a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi with one-to-one tuition from a fully qualified driving instructor. -
Review: Tile Pro (productReview)
The Tile Mate , which is cheaper than the Pro and has a 45m range, also now has a sliding battery door compartment so the devices no longer need to be binned after they run out of charge. The newest Tile has an IP55 dust and water resistance certification because the battery compartment isn't sealed. -
Review: Snuggly Rascals kids headphones (productReview)
Essentially this is a headband with a velcro fastening at the back that has little openings for a pair of small flat speakers to run through. It really is that simple. You can move the speakers to make sure they fit over a child's ears and with a standard 3.5mm audio jack they fit pretty much anything, although if you have a newer iPhone don't forget you'll need the headphone adaptor. -
Review: Sealey PW2200 Pressure Washer (productReview)
width=500&height=480.3921568627451" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3b53d40ee5e24a7dbc33e9552a106ea6" /> As with virtually all pressure washers, the Sealey PW2200 comes in a bulky box and some self-assembly is required before you can get it up-and-running. It’s pretty simple stuff, but you should allow 15 minutes or so to get it right and have plenty of space for assembly. The pack comes with a five metre hose, gun and a Rotablast nozzle that is said to have the same cleaning power as a 257bar/3740psi pressure washer. -
Review: Mio MiVue 658 WiFi dash camera (productReview)
We were very close to sending it back as we assumed the cover was faulty and jammed shut, but once it had been removed once it became much easier. Once up and running, the 658 WiFi redeemed itself with simple installation and use. The 2.7-inch screen is bright and easy to read, while the car mount fits without hassle. The camera automatically activates when you switch on the vehicle's ignition and records all aspects of your journey onto an SD card. -
Halfords service costs and plans (Article)
A car that isn’t afforded regular maintenance is more likely to break down, less likely to pass an MOT and may even use more fuel and therefore cost more money to run, so ignore the service schedule at your peril. If you don’t know what you’re looking for when seeking out a car service provider the reassurance of a well-known name like Halfords can be a great help. -
Auction house profile: The Market (Article)
Our online knowledge then allows us to optimise our digital marketing and advertising ensuring each listing is inspected by thousands of potential buyers. All of these features can be delivered at very low costs compared to running a physical auction in a smart venue, thereby allowing us to dramatically reduce our commissions. Of course all bidders can visit each and every car, start them up and take it for a ride, increasing their bidding confidence; great for both buyers and sellers. -
Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit. That’ll also prevent the battery from running out. On that basis, it’s very cost-effective. >> Read our full review Farecla G3 Professional Scratch Remover Farecla's G3 Professional Scratch Remover comes in both liquid (which we've tested) and paste form so you can choose which product suits your needs best. -
Review: Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier (productReview)
Or y ou can use the supplied hose for continuous drainage rather than faffing about emptying the tank. After the Zambezi is turned off, the fan will run for about 10 minutes (which confused us at first). This is to ensure the heating element cools down fully, which extends the lifespan of the device. Smart stuff...
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