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  • Top 10: Essential products for new drivers or learners (Article)
    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
  • What should you do when driving in fog? (Article)
    . No, stick to a sensible pace and keep an eagle-eyed view of what's going on ahead of you. Fog itself isn't always easy to spot so watch the cars in front – if they suddenly disappear from view, you know what's coming. Remember to turn your fog lights off It's important to remember
  • How Can I Do My Own Car Service? (Article)
    . As much as modern cars are increasingly governed by complex electronics the majority of the work going on under the bonnet is still mechanical, and these are the bits you can still manage yourself. There are a couple of important things to consider, however. Firstly you need to take
  • ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
    to an important infrastructural upgrade. New investors are now grooming Think as “The Car Company of the 21st Century.” The first prototype predecessor to today’s modern TH!NK city was developed in 1991. Drawing on 17 years of experience in electric vehicle development
  • DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
    cDPF has been developed to last at least 200.000km." VAG DISESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS Courtesy of David Bodily Volkswagen Technical Support Specialist Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Detailed below is important information
  • 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
  • Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
    , 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
  • Top 10: Books for petrolheads (Article)
    , 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
  • Review: Nuna MYTI (productReview)
    and the quality of the finish are two highlights of the MYTI. 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
  • Review: Sennheiser PXC 550 headphones (productReview)
    . 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
  • Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
    should run and run through all seasons. It has Honda’s well proven fuel-injection system too, so there’s no issues getting it to start on cold days. 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
  • 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
  • Top 10: Products to improve van security (Article)
    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
  • Should I service my car at a dealer? (Article)
    as independent garages.  “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
  • Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
    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
  • VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY: How much is the tax on my car? (FAQs)
    Band J 181 - 200 g/km CO2 £425 Band K 201 - 225 g/km CO2 £550 Band L 226 - 255 g/km CO2 £750 Band M Over 255 g/km CO2 £950 CONFUSION OVER VED ON SECOND-HAND IMPORTS All vehicle registration
  • CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
    REJECT A NEW CAR? 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
  • Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
    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
  • Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
    is crystal clear (yet, not quite as sharp as the video quality of the Nest). 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
  • Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
    , 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. The flask we've linked to below is rated very highly
 

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