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  Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
  The Ring Video Doorbell 2 can be hardwired where your current doorbell (assuming you have one) currently sits or with a supplied rechargeable battery pack - which is what we're using. The camera automatically records visitors as they approach your house and you can speak with anyone who comes to your front door via a call function. This is very useful for dealing with couriers, i.e. if you want them to leave a parcel somewhere secure rather than taking it back to the Post Office - as well as for safety if you want to keep an eye on the front of your house but don't want to invest in a full home security system.
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  Review: Garmin 66W (productReview)
  Essentially, it means the 66W can capture footage of four lanes at once - which is a good thing if someone swings across a roundabout or crosses multiple lanes on the motorway and hits your car. If you do get into a collision, the dash cam will also automatically save a video if the G-sensor detects an incident. Like most dash cameras, it records in a continuous loop - so you'll need to save any footage you want to keep or it will be overwritten by new footage. 
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  Top 10: Essentials for camper van owners (Article)
  Simply plug the power lead into a 12v socket and set the digital gauge to the required pressure - the 635 does the rest, automatically stopping when the target pressure has been achieved. It also has a torch for nighttime inflation, a flashing red light in case of an emergency and a release valve if you need to deflate.
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  Top 10: Gifts for gamers (Article)
  Certain developers have also developed 'enhanced' versions of older games, with either framerate or graphical improvements, which will be updated automatically as a free patch if you already own the game. However, as time goes on more games are being developed specifically for the Pro, with big budget blockbuster titles like   God of War and   Horizon: Zero Dawn running in maximum resolution with HDR.
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  Top 10: Gifts for fitness fanatics and gym goers (Article)
  The two large  CMOS sensors are 12-megapixel, each with 201.8-degree field-of-view. Up to 4k @ 30fps the video is automatically stitched together and ready to be uploaded straight onto a 360-compatible platform — like YouTube or Facebook.  So, i f you’re the kind of person who leads a very active lifestyle and wishes to share it with your friends, it’s a very cool way of doing that.
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  ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge? (Article)
  How will Transport for London know if I’ve paid or not? Like the Congestion Charge, the ULEZ is monitored with ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) cameras. Each time you enter and leave the zone, it is logged. ULEZ discounts There are some exemptions from paying the Ultra Low Emissions Zone charge. Vehicles that fall under the disabled tax class have until October 2025 to update their vehicles to be Euro 6 compliant and charities have been given until October 2023.  How do the ULEZ rules affect Taxis?
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  Review: Hive Active Heating 2 (productReview)
  width=220&height=391&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9449c874301e47a8852c2176482ca339" /> If you do opt for these extra smart home products, you can set up 'Actions' in the app to control things automatically. These include things like turning on a light when a sensor detects motion or turning the heating off when a window is opened. Hive even claims, " you could save up to £130 a year on your heating bills" by not heating an empty home.
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  Top 10: Home and lifestyle gifts (Article)
  >> Read our full review Husqvarna Automower 450X The Automower 450X is a robot lawnmower that automatically takes care of trimming the grass. And, once set up, you can just forget about it.  It isn't cheap, but it is one that makes good financial sense for those with larger gardens. From the moment it was set up, it was faultless — and the results are impressive too.
• Van & Pick-up MoT Test Results and Advice (Article)
  UMBRACO_MACRO macroAlias="MOTVRM" /> MoT failure categories The DVSA introduced new defect categories for the MoT in 2018, with test faults being listed as Minor, Major or Dangerous. Any van or pick-up that gets a Dangerous fault will automatically fail and be deemed illegal to be driven on the road. A Major fault will also result in a fail and be subject to a repair and retest. Minor defects are considered along the same lines as advisories, allowing the vehicle to pass with the faults being noted to the MoT history.
• WINTER TYRES: Should I use different tyres for the winter? (FAQs)
  On hard packed snow, frozen snow or ice, ABS might actually prevent the car from stopping because it automatically releases the brakes on wheels that are skidding. If all four wheels are skidding it will release the brakes on all of them. So on snow and ice, think ahead and start braking gently a lot earlier than you would in normal conditions.
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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  >> Read our review of the LEGO Speed Champions (1968 Ford Mustang and Ford Fiesta M-Sport WRC) >> Read our review of the LEGO Architecture New York City set Instax Mini 9 polaroid camera (and film) The Instax mini 9 is a compact instant camera with a selfie mirror and close-up lens. Brand new features include the high-key mode for brighter photos and the automatic exposure measurement for aperture settings. One of the biggest selling points of the mini 9 is how simple to use it is, especially for children and those who have never used a polaroid camera before.
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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  >> Read our review of the LEGO Speed Champions (1968 Ford Mustang and Ford Fiesta M-Sport WRC) >> Read our review of the LEGO Architecture New York City set Instax Mini 9 polaroid camera (and film) The Instax mini 9 is a compact instant camera with a selfie mirror and close-up lens. Brand new features include the high-key mode for brighter photos and the automatic exposure measurement for aperture settings. One of the biggest selling points of the mini 9 is how simple to use it is, especially for children and those who have never used a polaroid camera before.
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  Honest John Awards 2019: The Winners (Article)
  The Peugeot 308 is this year's winner, with drivers praising its low running costs, comfortable ride and slick automatic gearbox. Real MPG Car of the Year - Suzuki Swift 1.0 BoosterJet There aren't many new cars on sale which are more economical than their official fuel economy figures suggest - but the Suzuki Swift 1.0 BoosterJet is one of them.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  >> Read our review of the Marshall Major III Bluetooth Instax Mini 9 polaroid camera (and film) The Instax mini 9 is a compact instant camera with a selfie mirror and close-up lens. Brand new features include the high-key mode for brighter photos and the automatic exposure measurement for aperture settings. One of the biggest selling points of the mini 9 is how simple to use it is, especially for those who have never used a polaroid camera before (here's looking at you Gen Z).
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  >> Read our review of the Marshall Major III Bluetooth Instax Mini 9 polaroid camera (and film) The Instax mini 9 is a compact instant camera with a selfie mirror and close-up lens. Brand new features include the high-key mode for brighter photos and the automatic exposure measurement for aperture settings. One of the biggest selling points of the mini 9 is how simple to use it is, especially for children and those who have never used a polaroid camera before.
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  Top 10: Motorcycle helmets under £200 (Article)
  Read our full review of the HJC CS-15 Stormtrooper helmet Buy the £80 CS-15 (plain black) at Sports Bike Shop Buy the Spiderman edition CS-15 for £90 Bell Qualifier DLX The Qualifier DLX is packed with great features at an entry-level price. The transitions adaptive visor (not Pinlock ready) is  an automatic tint adjuster which adapts to light conditions so you don't have to carry sunglasses around with you. The helmet  also features an adjustable ventilation system, a lightweight polycarbonate shell and is fairly aerodynamic (so you won't get too much buffeting).
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  Top 10: Best full face helmets 2023 (Article)
  Read our full review of the HJC CS-15 Stormtrooper helmet Buy the £80 CS-15 (plain black) at Sports Bike Shop Buy the Spiderman edition CS-15 for £90 Bell Qualifier DLX The Qualifier DLX is packed with great features at an entry-level price. The transitions adaptive visor (not Pinlock ready) is  an automatic tint adjuster which adapts to light conditions so you don't have to carry sunglasses around with you. The helmet  also features an adjustable ventilation system, a lightweight polycarbonate shell and is fairly aerodynamic (so you won't get too much buffeting).
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• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  GroupsRate (£s)Sample Vehicles excl VAT StandardCars S128.02Vauxhall Agila (1.0) / Citroen C1 (1.0) / Peugeot 107 (1.0) / Nissan Micra (1.0) / Toyota Yaris (1.0), Fiat Sceicento (889cc), Microcar Virgo 1.0, S231.77VW Polo (1.2) / Renault Clio (1.2) / Vauxhall Corsa (1.2) / Ford Fiesta (1.2), Smart ForFour (1.1), Smart Pulse Coupe 600cc, Suzuki Wagon 1229cc, S333.90Vauxhall Astra (1.4) / Ford Focus (1.4) / Peugeot 307 (1.4) / Toyota Corolla (1.4) / VW Polo (1.4) / Honda Civic (1.4), Smart ForFour (1.3), Citroen Berlingo Multispace X 1.4, Hyundai Getz D GRTD/GSI 1.5, Peugeot 207 1.4, Honda Jazz 1.5, Vauxhall Meriva Life 1.4, Vauxhall Corsa 1.4, S436.33Peugeot 307 (1.6) / Renault Megane (1.6) / Vauxhall Astra (1.6) / Ford Focus (1.6), Smart ForFour (1.5), V W Beetle 1.4, Ford Street ka 1.6, Mini One 1.6, Vauxhall Meriva 1.6, Peugeot, 206 Allure Coupe 1587cc, Citroen C3 Pluriel Convertible 1360, Renault Modus 1.6, Citroen C4 Picasso VTR plus HDI 1560cc, VW Golf GT TSI 1.4, S538.42Peugeot 407 (1.8) / Vauxhall Vectra (1.8) / Ford Mondeo (1.8) / Renault Laguna (1.8), V W Beetle 1.4 convertible, Ford Street ka 1.6 convertible, Mitsubishi Colt CZC cabriolet 1.5, , Vauxhall Tigra coupe cabriolet 1.8, Volkswagen Passat SE 20v Turbo1791 (petrol), Toyota Avensis 1.8, Volkswagon Golf SE 2 door Cabriolet 1595cc, Peugeot 206 1.6 sport convertible, Volkswagon Golf Hatch 5 door1.6 FSI, S640.95Vauxhall Vectra (2.0) / Ford Mondeo (2.0) / Peugeot 407 (2.0) / Renault Laguna (2.0), MG XT 2.0 diesel, Rover 75 2.0, Honda Civic 2.2i Sport, Nissan Primera 2.2 turbo diesel, VW Golf (excl GTi) 2.0, VW Passant 2.0, Subaru Impreza Sportwagon 2.0, Volkswagen Passat 1.9 diesel, Chrysler Neon 2.0, Toyota Avensis 2.0, Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI SE (moved from S5 12.2.07), Honda Accord VTEC SE Exec Auto, Volkswagen Golf GT Tdi 1.9, Peugeot 206 2.0, VW Beetle 2.0, Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0, S757.44Vauxhall Signum (2.8) / Peugeot 607 (2.2) / Skoda Superb (2.5), Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Touring Cabriolet 2.4, Vauxhall Astra Convertible Linea Rossa 2198, Renault Megan Coupe Cabriolet 1870/ Megane Cabrio 2.0, Honda Accord I-CDTI Sport 2.2, VW EOS FSI 1984cc, Volkswagen GT TDi Sport 170 2.0, MPV M1 51.75Citroen Picasso (1.8) / Ford Focus C-Max (1.6/1.8), Renault Scenic (1.6) / Vauxhall Zafira (1.8), Citroen Picasso 1.6, Mazda Premacy 1.8, Renault GR SCENIC EX-ION DCI106E4 1461cc, Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.6, M2 59.00Citroen Picasso (2.0) / Ford Focus C-Max (2.0) / Renault Scenic (1.9) / Vauxhall Zafira (2.0/2.2), Honda FR-V 2.0, VE Golf Plus S TDI 1.9, Vauxhall Zafira SRI 2.0, M3 69.35Ford Galaxy (1.9) / Toyota Previa (2.0) / VW Sharan (1.8), VW Touran 2.0 TD 7 seats, Volkswagon Touran 7 seats 1.9tdi, KIA Sedona 2.9, Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 1.9, Renault Espace 1998cc, Citroen C8 lx hdi 120a 2.0, Toyota Verso Estate 2.2, M4 87.98Chrysler Voyager (2.8) / Mercedes-Benz Viano (2.0) / Mitsubishi Grandis (2.4) / Renault Grand Espace (2.0), Ford Galaxy 2.3, Toyota Previa 2.4, M5 131.96Mercedes-Benz Viano (2.2) / Renault Grand Espace (3.0) M6167.15Mercedes-Benz Viano (3.5), Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3, 4 x 4 F186.94Land Rover Freelander (1.8) / Mitsubishi Outlander (2.4) / Toyota RAV4 (2.0) / Nissan Terrano (2.7), Kia Sportage 2.0, Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 1.8, Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6, Suzuki Grand Hard Top 2.0, F293.15Land Rover Freelander (2.0)/Td4 / Kia Sorrento (2.5), , Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5, Honda CRV CDTI SE 2.2, Subaru Forester 2.0, Nissan x-trail 4x2 2.2, Honda CRV Vtec sport 2.0, Hyundai Santa Fe gsi crtd 2.2, Hyundai Santa Fe CRTD CDX Estate 2.2, F3100.40BMW X3 (2.0) / Land Rover Discovery (2.5), , Mitsubishi Warrior L200 2.5, Nissan x-trail SVE Auto 2.4, Honda CRV VTEC Exec 2.0, F4123.17Mitsubishi Shogun (3.5), Jeep Grand Cherokee (3.0), Lexus RX300 (3.0), BMW X3 (2.5), VW Touareg (2.5), Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 Tdi SE, Land Rover Discovery 2.7SE, Shogun Warrior DI-D 3200, F5165.60Mercedes-Benz ML270 (2.7) / BMW X5 (3.0) / Land Rover Discovery (4.4)/ 2.7TD V6 SE/ TD V6 HSE, Stationwagon 5d auto, VW Touareg 3.0, Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 LC4, BMW X3 3.0i/3.0d, Volvo XC70 2.5T/D5, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7, Landrover Discovery 2.7TD V6 SE, X6 X Drive 5DR Step Auto 3.0, F6186.30Mercedes-Benz ML350 (3.5), Porsche Cayenne (3.2), Lexus RX400, Volvo XC90 2.9SE, Audi Q7 Tdi Quattro 3.0 (7 seats), Volvo XC90 SE D5 2.4, F7217.35Porsche Cayenne S (4.5) / BMW X5 V8 (4.4) / Mercedes-Benz ML500 (5.0) / Range Rover (3.0), Audi Q7 Fsi Quattro 4.2 (7 seats), F8232.88Range Rover V8 (4.4) / Range Rover Sport Supercharged (4.2), BMW X5 4.8 Sport 5 door auto, VW Touareg 5.0, BMW X5 (4.8is), Land Rover / Range Rover Sport Diesel Estate TDV8 HSE 5 door Auto, F9284.63Porsche Cayenne Turbo (4.5) / Range Rover Vogue Supercharged (4.2) Prestige P172.45Mercedes-Benz A150 (1.5) / Audi A3 (1.6) / BMW 116 (1.6), Alfa Romeo 147 Lusso 1.6, Mercedes A140 1.4, P280.73BMW 118 (1.8) / Audi A3 (1.8) / Mercedes-Benz A170 (1.7), Volvo S40 1.6SE, Mercedes A160, Alfa Romeo 147 2.0, Volvo C30 SE 1596, P385.91BMW 120 (2.0), Mercedes-Benz B180 (1.8) / Audi A4 (1.8) / Mercedes-Benz C180 (1.8), Saab 9-3 1.8t, Audi A3 1.9SE, Volvo S40/V50 1.8SE, BMW 316 (1.8), Saab 9-3 2.2t, Saab 9-3 2.0, Audi A3 Sports 1.6, Alfa Romeo 156 2.4l, P4104.54BMW 320 (2.0) / Audi A4 (2.0) / Mercedes-Benz C200 (2.0), Jaguar X type 2.2, BMW 318 (2.0), Jaguar X type, Saab 9-5 saloon (2.0), Volvo S40 (2.5), Audi Avant 2.0 SE (Rate should be uplifted from P4 rate by £5 as the Avant is the estate version of the A4 saloon), Saab 9-3 2.0T, Saab 9-3 Convertible 1.8t, Saab 9-3 Convertible 2.0, Saab 9-3 vector 150BHP 2.0, Audi A3 CABRIOLET 2.0 TDI, P5130.41BMW 325 (2.5) / BMW 520 (2.0) / Audi A4 (2.5) / Audi A6 (2.0) / Mercedes-Benz C230 (2.3) / E200 (2.0)/ C280 3.0, Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol, Volvo S60/V50 2.4/2.5, Lexus IS 220/IS 250, Jaguar S type, Volvo V70 (2.0t), BMW 130 (3.0) , Mercedes C270, Honda Legend 3474cc, Audi A4 diesel Avant 2.5, Mercedes C220 CDI/ sport edition, Audi A6 2 litre SE TDI, Audi A6 2 litre SE TDI, P6155.25BMW 330 (3.0) BMW 525 (2.5) Audi A4 (3.2) Audi A6 (2.5) /Mercedes-Benz C320 (3.2) Audi All Road (2.5) Mercedes-Benz E280 (2.8), Mercedes E220/E240/C350, Volvo V70 2.4, Jaguar S type 2.7td, Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 v6, Audi Quattro A4 TDI 3.0, Volvo S80 SE LUX 140 2.4 Executive, Mercedes E280 CDI 3.0, Chrysler 300 crd 2987cc, P7181.13BMW 530 (3.0 ) / Audi A6 (3.2 - 3.5) / Mercedes E350 (3.5) / BMW 535 (3.5), Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8t, Lexus GS300 SE 3.0, Mercedes E320, Caddilac CTS 3.6, P8207.00BMW 540 (4.0) BMW 550 (5.0) BMW 730 (3.0)/ Audi A6 (4.2), Audi A8 (3.0), Mercedes CLS320/R320/E500 (5.0)/S280 (2.8), Jaguar XJ6 2.7/3.0, Jaguar S type (4.2), Mercedes CLS350, Lexus GS 450H 3456cc, P9238.05Mercedes-Benz S350 (3.5), Audi A8 (3.7 - 4.2), BMW 735/ 740 (3.5 - 4.0) / Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Audi RS6 Avant, Audi RS saloon 4.2, Lexus LS430 4.3, BMW M5 (5.0), Lexus LS400, Mercedes-Benz S Class S320 CDi 4dr Auto, P10292.91BMW 750 (5.0) / Mercedes-Benz S500 (5.0) / Audi A8 (6.0), Maserati Quattroporte 4.2, P11411.41Mercedes-Benz S600 (6.0) / Bentley Continental (6.0), P12615.83Bentley Arnage (6.0), Rolls Royce Phantom (6.75), Bentley Flying Spur, Sports SP169.74MINI Cooper (1.6), SP281.51Renault Clio RS182 (2.0) / MINI Cooper S (1.6) / MINI Cooper Cabriolet (1.6), Ford Focus ST 2521cc, Mazda MX5 1.8/2.0 (moved from SP1 5.3.07), Hyundai 1.6 Coupe, SP391.08Toyota MR2 (1.8)/ Celia 1.8, Mazda RX8 (192ps), Audi A3 Sportsback 1.6, Hyundai coupe 2LSE, SP4111.78Audi TT Coupe 1.8T (180), Golf GTI (2.0), Audi A3 Sportsback 2.0, Audi A3 Diesel Sportback 2.0 TDi Sport 5dr, Audi A3 S3 1.8ltr, Honda Civic type R 2.0, SP5122.13Audi TT Roadster 1.8T (180) / BMW Z4 (2.0) / Lotus Elise (1.8) / Audi TT Coupe 1.8T Quattro (225), VW Golf V6 R32 4 Motion (3189cc), BMW 318 Ci Coupe 2.0, Audi TTC-2 2.0T FSI, BMW 124D coupe M sport, Mercedes CLC 220 sport, SP6170.78BMW Z4 (2.5) / Mercedes-Benz SLK200 (1.8) / Mercedes-Benz CLK200 Coupe (2.0) / Mitsubishi Evo III (2.0) / Audi TT Coupe 3.2T Quattro (3.2) / Audi TT Roadster 1.8T Quattro (225), BMW 320Ci Coupe 2.0/2.2/2.5, Volvo C70 2.0t, Chrysler Crossfire 3.2, Audit S3 Quattro 1.8T, Honda S2000 (2.0), SP7191.48BMW Z4 (3.0) / Audi TT Roadster 3.2T Quattro (3.2) / Mercedes-Benz CLK200 Cabriolet (2.0) / Porsche Boxster (2.7) / Mercedes-Benz CLK280 Coupe (2.8), BMW 330 Ci Sport Coupe 3.3, Mercedes CLK240 2597cc, Mercedes CLK270, Nissan Sports 350z 3.5, Afla Romeo GT 3.2 V6, Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 V6, Audi A5 TDI Quattro 2967, Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0, SP8212.18Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (3.5) / Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Coupe (3.5) / Mercedes-Benz CLK280 Cabriolet (2.8) SP9232.88TVR Tuscan Targa (4.0) / Porsche Boxster S (3.2) / BMW Z4M (3.2) / Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Cabriolet (3.5) / BMW M3 (3.2) / Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe (5.0) / BMW 630 (3.0) / Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Cabriolet (5.0) / Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Jaguar XK8, Porsche Cayman S, Audi S4 Cabriolet Quattro 4163 cc, SP10266.51BMW 650 (5.0) / Audi S6 Quattro (4.2) / Lexus SC430 (4.3) / Maserati Coupe (4.2) / Porsche 911 Carrera (3.6) / Mercedes-Benz SL350 (3.5) / Maserati Spyder (4.2) / BMW M5 (5.0), Jaguar XKR (4.2) SP11320.85Porsche 911 Carrera S (3.8)/911 Cab/ 911S Cab, Mercedes-Benz SL500 (5.0) / Aston Martin Vantage (6.0) / BMW M6 (5.0), Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0, Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG, SP12421.76Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG / Mercedes-Benz SL600 (6.0) / Porsche 911 Turbo (3.8), Aston Martin DB9 (6.0), Mercedes-Benz CL600 6.0, Aston Martin DB7 coupe, Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic S 3600, SP13615.83Bentley Continental GT (6.0), Ferrari F430/360, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 575, Bentley GTC Cab, Aston Martin DB9 Volante, Notes 1.All daily settlement rates are excluding vat. 2.An additional £5 a day can be added for automatics (where this matches the customer’s vehicle) unless the model listed is an automatic. 3.Vehicles with semi-shift gearboxes/ direct shift gearboxes where you can change gears either manually (eg by using paddles behind the steering wheel) or automatically, qualify for the £5 per day uplift for automatics.
• ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
  6th September 2007: GoinGreen, the UK importer and retailer of the zero-emission Reva G-Wiz AEV (Automatic Electric Vehicle) announced that the improved performance G-Wiz ac drive has been reduced in price and now starts at £7,299 (basic model inc VAT). The original model, the G-Wiz dc drive is discontinued.