Refine by channel:  Forum (3882)    Ask HJ (3015)    News (1200)    Article (122)    productReview (74)    FAQs (20)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Best Car Tyres 2019 (Article)
  With the snow that the Beast from the East storm brought to England last year, an increasing number of drivers are moving away from summer tyres to all-season tyres. And we've driven on a lot of them. So, here are our five top-rated tyres for all road conditions from the last 12 months.
• 
  Cycling Accessory of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The obvious use is for tying your bike to fences and the like, but use your imagination and it's also good for securing your bike to car roof racks, attaching your bag to a chair or even fixing a dog lead to a drainpipe. The Z Lok has its limits, after all, it'll never be as secure as a more expensive bike lock. But for occasional use, it's really very good.
• 
  Review: Roadhawk HD-2 dash camera (productReview)
  The lens has a very wide angle of view, meaning it clearly records of what’s going ahead of the car without large blind spots. But it’s not all good news - the footage recorded at night, while very good, could be better for a camera at this price. It’s also a shame that there is no screen, which means playing back any important footage at the scene of an accident is impossible.
• 
  Review: Peugeot eF01 folding e-bike (productReview)
  It's worth noting that Peugeot actually started out as a bike manufacturer in the late 1880s and still offer a comprehensive selection of bikes today.  The eF01 is designed for commuters who struggle to find a car parking space near their place of work. Peugeot says the e-bike will allow commuters to park further away from their office, before cycling the remaining distance. When not in use, this French-built eF01 can be folded up and stored in a car boot or under an office desk.
• MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  Taxis, for example, need an MoT when they're just one year old. Alternatively, you might find that some drivers just prefer to have their car MOT'd to put their minds at rest. This could be particularly true if you're a high mileage driver - some cover 20,000 miles a year and might want their car to be checked over before it reaches 60,000 miles.
• ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
  The VAG reprogramming is particularly effective because it not only gives the engine 185bhp, it boosts the torque at low revs and makes it more flexible, so you can accelerate uphill in 3rd gear from just 1,200rpm. When you first receive your Bluefin you use it to interrogate the car's ECU for its individual code which you then send back to Superchips online or by mail so your Bluefin can be activated for your particular car and no other. Bluefin costs £445 from www.mybluefin.co.uk , tel: 01280 816781.
• 
  Review: Honda NC750X 2017 (productReview)
  The engine is an unusual design – it’s based on a four-cylinder used in the Honda Jazz car, but cut in half. With 54PS it’s not very potent, even though you need a full, category A licence to ride the NC750X. But its car roots mean it’s surprisingly torquey with 68Nm from 4750rpm - making it very flexible and rider-friendly.
• Van & Pick-up MoT Test Results and Advice (Article)
  Top 10 causes of van MoT failure in all vans  Click here to see the top 10 causes of van MoT failure Van MoT pass rates by year of registration It’s no secret that the humble van lives a hard and difficult life. According to the latest MoT test data, the average van will have covered 47,000 miles by the time it has its first test at three years, while a car will have covered 26,000 miles over the same amount of time. As a result, just one in four vans pass the first MoT test at three years, compared to one in six cars.
• 
  Review: Nonda Aiko Finder (productReview)
  It also has a slightly shorter Bluetooth range. A Tile Mate covers 30m but the Aiko is 27.5 metres. In comparison a Tile Sport has a range of 60 metres. The range isn't much of an issue if you can't find your keys in your house, but less helpful if you've left your backpack in an airport.
• 
  Review: Vespa Elettrica (productReview)
  Vespa also offers an X model that doubles the range of the Elettrica to 124 miles, but this one uses a small petrol engine to charge up the lithium-ion battery pack in the same was range-extender cars do. If you cover more miles in a single day, this is an option, but we suspect the great majority of buyers will stick with the pure electric model. For those that do, they’re treated to a scooter with similar power and performance to most 50cc twist-and-go scooters.
• Review: Piaggio MP3 300 and 500 (productReview)
  It’s another area where these scooters hold far more appeal for car-driving converts. However, the width of the MP3s means filtering requires more care and attention. Many car drivers will also be happy with the 56mpg of the 500 and 70mpg promised by the 300 as both should cut running costs.
• 
  Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
  Don’t 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 coating so your breath doesn’t mist it up. Keep some wipes handy to clean the outside of the visor.
• 
  Review: Micro Flex Deluxe scooter (productReview)
  The lack of electric power also means it's perfectly legal to ride in the UK. It's easy to fold down, so you can sling it in the back of your car or over your shoulder in seconds. With a max weight of 100kg/15 and a half stone, it's the ideal option parents wanting to scoot along on the school run and urban commuters who don't want to worry about finding somewhere to lock up a bike.
• 
  Review: Suzuki Address 110 2016 (productReview)
  The Suzuki Address 110 might not be the most exciting machine ever designed but, as a means of getting around town or covering a short daily commute, it’s hard to think of many scooters that are easier – both on the road and on the wallet. 
• 
  Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (Article)
  width=376&height=251&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6ab65270fe6b4c0a9fc8410372668b08" /> If you like American cars then the quartet of US muscle cars with Red Letter Days' ' Quadruple American Classic Car Blast and Hot Ride'   will definitely get you singing The Star-Spangled Banner.
• 
  Christmas 2021: Best Gifts Under £25 (Article)
  Then Road Trip: A Practical Manual is the perfect gift. Published by Haynes, better know for workshop manuals, this hardcover 176-page book covers everything you need to know, f rom hiring cars and paperwork, to what to take, driving laws, crossing borders and emergencies.

  Review: Honda Izy HRG 416 SK (productReview)
  If your grass has grown to a moderate height, you’ll find that this size of box is big enough and you can cover some distance before it requires emptying. You can run the mower without the grass box on the back, but the aerodynamic effect of the blades blows the cut grass around, making a mess of the grass - and yourself.
• 
  Review: Kawasaki Z250SL 2016 (productReview)
  Performance isn’t going to set the pulse of a hardened biker racing, but for someone new to riding it’s ample – top speed is upwards of 90mph and acceleration is brisk enough to leave most cars behind from a standstill. What’s more – even ridden hard the Z250SL delivers strong economy of more than 70mpg, so fuel bills are tiny. CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  Always declare any entitlement to a "courtesy car" to the credit hire company - even if you were not at fault in the accident and the car on offer as a courtesy car is not "like for like". I was in an accident which was not my fault.
• ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
  The improved G-Wiz AC had an introductory price of £7,999 for all orders received by 31st October 2006. Deliveries of the new G-Wiz AC cars will commence in October. GoinGreen introduced the emission free DC drive G-Wiz to London in 2004; there are now over 500 G-Wiz cars on London’s roads, making London the electric car capital of the world.