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  Insuring your classic car when its not roadworthy - the rules on insurance and SORN (Article)
  More On Classic Insurance Cheap Classic Car Insurance Top 10 cheapest classics to insure Modern cars on a classic policy See Also Classic Cars For Sale Classic Car Reviews Ask A Classic Car Question
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  Top 10: Camping essentials for your car 2023 (Article)
  That means finding a three-pin socket to keep the battery topped up. Luckily you can now find one inside your car. There are various 12V-240V inverters on sale, some for very little, but paying more means more wattage. This cheap, basic 75W device is more than enough for a laptop, though – and it plugs into the 12v socket. More powerful invertors require proper installation. 
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  Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  wgu=12059_1280385_15493012617219_7b246c3b1f&wgexpiry=1557077261&utm_id=1280385&utm_source=webgains&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliatesource=wbg"> Buy here Bespoke Carvolution print This bespoke Carvolution artwork includes all the cars and bikes you've owned over the years. It's available in four sizes (Small, Medium, Large and X-Large) and can display a maximum of 20 vehicles.
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  Top 10: Budget petrolhead experience days (Article)
  Be ready for a thrilling and humbling experience. Triple 80's Hot Hatch Driving Blast - Buy A Gift Step back in time to an era of limited (if any) restricting driving assists. Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo.
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  Top 10: Dash cams under £20 (Article)
  Lonshell 3-inch Screen 1080P - £7.44 We didn’t believe it either, but you can buy a dashcam for less than a decent bottle of wine. Whether you might be better off buying the wine is up for debate. The Lonshell claims 1080P recording (and ‘do not leak sound’, whatever that means) but the few Amazon reviews suggest the actual footage quality is less than full HD.
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  Sat nav buying advice guide (Article)
  Many standalone sat navs also feature bigger screens and more straightforward interfaces, making them easier to use. Consequently, there are reasons to justify buying a standalone sat nav. What should I look for in a sat nav? Firstly, you need to look at which maps the unit comes with. The options are typically UK, Western Europe, Europe and worldwide maps.
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  Top 10: User-friendly A2 bikes (Article)
  For someone who plans to immediately move up to a more potent bike after their two years on an A2 licence it’s probably a more sensible buy – but it is rather more unhinged than the MT-03.  Yamaha X-MAX 250 - £4499 If you’re going to use your bike predominantly for getting around town, shopping and commuting then a scooter, while far less exciting, is a more sensible bet than a bike.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  I t’s recommended for ages 17+, however, we're sure you could include the whole family. Harry Potter Studio Tour with Afternoon Tea - Buy A Gift This voucher from Buy A Gift combines an enchanting Harry Potter Studio Tour with afternoon tea at the lovely Mercure Hunton Park Hotel. The Warner Bros Harry Potter Tour at Leavesden Studios lets you step right onto some of the original sets from all eight films - including seeing the original props, costumes and behind the scenes magic that went into one of the most famous series in the world.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  I t’s recommended for ages 17+, however, we're sure you could include the whole family. Harry Potter Studio Tour with Afternoon Tea - Buy A Gift This voucher from Buy A Gift combines an enchanting Harry Potter Studio Tour with afternoon tea at the lovely Mercure Hunton Park Hotel. The Warner Bros Harry Potter Tour at Leavesden Studios lets you step right onto some of the original sets from all eight films - including seeing the original props, costumes and behind the scenes magic that went into one of the most famous series in the world.
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  Top 10: Car-based Lego kits 2020 (Article)
  With more than 2600 pieces, this kit has eight-wheel steering and a power operated crane among its features and is one of the more advanced and complicated sets on sale – but it’s also one of the most rewarding.   Lego Car Repair Shop What would a Lego list be without a healthy dose of nostalgia? This set dates back to 1985 – so good luck finding one today – and it encompasses everything that makes Lego so appealing, especially to car-lovers.
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  Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  Aside from that, you can set up alerts if the tracker moves or travels beyond a certain speed. If you want to track a car, you’ll need to buy the optional magnetic case to make it fully waterproof and stick it in the wheel arch. The case costs about £25. Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit. That’ll also prevent the battery from running out. 
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  Top 10: Gifts for over £150 (Article)
  Click here to buy it now . >> Read our full review Four Supercar Thrill with Free High Speed Passenger Ride - Buy A Gift Drive four legendary supercars across a total of 24 miles with Buy A Gift's track day. 
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  In-car audio gadget (Article)
  It can also be used at home to pair a Bluetooth device up to speakers and stereos. It costs less than £20, so is much cheaper than buying a new audio system for a car. >>Read the review here Pure Highway 600 DAB Adaptor The Pure Highway 600 is an aftermarket DAB radio receiver for your car that connects to your existing radio.
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  Top 10: Cheapest child car seats (Article)
  It’s aimed at toddlers through to 12-year olds and comes with a five-point harness and a cushioned insert for smaller kids. It isn’t expensive, but Halfords’ regular sales and discounts mean you might well get it for a bit less than that even. Nania TT Racer First Pop Group 1/2/3 High back booster seat Despite its name, the Nania doesn’t convert to a booster seat – this is another all-in-one affair that is aimed at toddlers and older children.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
  Or for a fiver less you could buy an official car hardwire kit, that’ll also prevent the battery from running out. You can also use the Nano in your own car for security reasons. On that basis, it’s very cost effective indeed. 
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  Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
  Small Van of the Year - Ford Transit Connect One of the most versatile vans you can buy, the Ford Transit Connect has proven its metal at the Honest John Awards by claiming the Small Van of the Year. Available with efficient petrol or diesel engines, the Transit Connect is practical with payloads peaking at a useful 1000kg.
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  Car seat belts or Isofix – what’s safest? (Article)
  The disadvantage is that Isofix seats tend to be heavy and more awkward to swap between cars. They’re also more expensive to buy new and many Isofix seats can only be installed with Isofix points – there’s no seat belt option. So if you want to use your seat in a friend or relative’s older car, which doesn’t have Isofix, you may find yourself stuck.
• Does Direct Line offer classic car insurance? (Article)
  Direct Line started from scratch in the UK in April 1985 with a single product – car insurance, and just one way for our customers to buy – over the telephone. What kind of classic insurance is available? The maximum age for which Direct Line will insure a vehicle is 25 years. For existing customers with Third Party Fire and Theft, or Comprehensive cover, the policy will be changed to Third Party Only at renewal once the vehicle is aged 26.
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  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  Prodiag Mini Bluetooth ODB-II Scanner Adapter You need not spend a fortune to get yourself a serviceable code-reading solution; this generic Bluetooth dongle, which is one of several available online, often costs less than £10. It does need to be paired with a suitable app, though, which will often cost a little extra. This particular tool, for example, can be used with the inexpensive Torque Pro app for Android devices – allowing you to read trouble codes, store cleared faults and view live data from the engine’s sensors.
• About The Good Garage Guide (Article)
  . And they do that extensively - not just on review communities like The Good Garage Guide, but also on social media such as Facebook and Twitter. As we see it, companies can’t avoid online reviews about their services, and should therefore use the opportunity to engage with the feedback they receive. We’ve designed The Good Garage Guide so that everyone can use it for free.