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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (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 for teenagers (Article)
  Lose your keys, bag etc and you can use your phone to find it. Lose your phone and your Tile can make your phone bleep back at you. 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 — the newest Pro is the perfect present for the scatterbrained teenager in your life.
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  Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (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 Cycl Winglights Fixed Every year, there are approximately 19,000 accidents involving bicycles on the UK’s roads, with 75 per cent of them occurring at junctions and major turns.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  The changes were instrumental in maintaining the success of the Sprinter, it a strong seller against its competition from Ford, Fiat and Volkswagen, winning plenty of awards in its life. An indication of its enduring appeal was in its run-out year it beat all its previous year’s sales records, before Mercedes-Benz replaced it at the tail end of 2018 with its third generation model. Built in Dusseldorf, Germany, it’s worth noting that the Sprinter had a German twin (not quite identical) wearing Volkswagen badges as the Volkswagen Crafter.   Body styles include the panel van, chassis cab, crew cab, Tourer (minibus) in short, medium, long and extra long-wheelbase models - those to longer-wheelbase coming in high-roof specification.
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  How to: Import a classic car (Article)
  Obviously, your car needs four wheels and an engine for this option – and costs will be kept down if the car runs. Also be aware that the car could get damaged in transit, or bits of it go missing… A more secure method – and the recommended way if the car is valuable – is container shipping.
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  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  Recording While most drivers will simply opt for a forward facing dash cam on their windscreen, some also want the peace of mind that comes with having a dual dash cam set up. A  rear dash cam could provide useful info in the event of a hit and run, like reg plate details or to evidence that the other driver demonstrated reckless driving just before hitting your car. It could also prove someone was on their phone at the wheel before they hit you.
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  Top 20: Camper van essentials (Article)
    Torch – from around £13 A torch is an absolute essential when holidaying in a motor home – and a wind-up LED torch is probably the best choice, since it will never run out of battery. For trips to the loo in the night it’ll come in extremely handy – in fact it’s probably worth having several torches in your camper van, just in case. This waterproof camping torch has three modes and is available with a solar charger for an extra pound.
• MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  Headlight washers on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009 (if they have them) and daytime running lights on vehicles first used from 1 March 2018 (most of these vehicles will have their first MoT in 2021) will also be checked. How much does it cost? The maximum fee for a car is £54.85 and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle, however many MoT centres and garages offer discounted prices.
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  Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
  p(201350)a(3023386)g(19374226)url(https://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/consumer)" target="_blank">£26 *     Tyre  maintenance  advice Van tyres are tough but they can still develop damage from running on harsh surfaces. Look out for bruises, scuff marks and cuts. Any deformation on the sidewall or circumference should be investigated by a qualified specialist and as it may indicate serious internal damage to the tyre.  "Remember to look all around the tyre tread and on both sidewalls.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  Local newspaper They might not be as popular as they once was, but local newspapers are still a useful (and often free) method for selling a van. Adverts will usually run for two or three editions, which means you will need to renew the advert if the van fails to sell.  Sign in the van window If you work on a busy building site then putting a for sale sign in the window may prove to be one of the best methods for selling your van.
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  Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
  If you’re considering third party cover get a quote for fully comprehensive too before you sign up - it may save you money in the long run. Think about security Camper vans and motorhomes not only spend a lot of time parked up at home, the rest of the time they can be in far-flung destinations rather than tucked safely away in a car park, so security is important.