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  Review: Ring UltraInflate20 tyre inflator (productReview)
  There's a 3 metre wind-up power cable and a 60cm inflation hose which stores neatly in the unit and even a place to keep your dust cap while you're inflating the tyre. Ring says it can inflate a 13-inch tyre in 3min30s It runs off a standard 12V socket and has a bright LED light on the top while the air hose has a screw adaptor rather than quick release. It comes with three valve adaptors for bikes, footballs and inflatables.
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  Review: Simba Stormur slippers (productReview)
  The fact you can wear them outside is also very useful - especially if you fancy a quick trip to the corner shop or just want to put the bins out. Although you're probably only one step away from doing the school run in a dressing gown... Should you buy a pair?
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  Review: See.Sense ICON2 (productReview)
  The lights use a standard micro USB charger, which is useful if you misplace it because most people have multiple kicking about around the house. A full charge takes around three hours, giving you 16 hours of run-time. There's a charge indicator at the top of the unit, too, with five lights each depicting 20 per cent charge. The ICON2 lights have several flashing pattern options, as well as a steady 'on' setting.
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  Review: Hayter Harrier 48 roller mower (productReview)
  You’ll need to press down on the green lever on the mower arm to get it started. This engages the mower’s blade (and disengages it, but keeps the engine running when you’re emptying the grass box). Once started, you can adjust both the engine speed and the speed at which it will propel itself and that’s important, as the weight of the Harrier 48 means that being self-propelled is essential.
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  Top 10: Solar chargers (Article)
  NUZAMAS Portable 5.5W Solar Panel Charger A handy thing to have in your campervan or car, this charger from Nuzamas is designed to top up your vehicle battery, making it ideal for situations where you might want to use the electrics without running the engine. Use the supplied suckers to secure it to the windscreen then simply plug it into the 12v socket - or use the crocodile clips to connect it straight to the battery. CHOETECH 14W Outdoor Solar Panel Still under the £30 barrier, this four-panel solar charger kicks out a healthy 2.1amps at maximum output despite folding down to a compact size and weighing only 360g.
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  Top 10: Portable air conditioning units (Article)
  OneConcept MCH-1 Summer Edition Another step up in capacity, this cooler from OneConcept can hold seven litres of water or ice so it can run for up to seven hours without needing a refill. It has a switchable timer so you can set it to come on before you need it, and the water tank comes with a level indicator and a filter system so the air is cleaner on the way out.
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  Top 10: BBQs under £100 (Article)
  Notebook Folding Grill Portable BBQs don’t have to be just for camping - if your garden is on the small side or you have kids or animals running around you might want it stored away, which makes this portable notebook folding grill from Direct Designs a smart choice. It folds down simply into a very compact size and weighs only 3kg but still gives you a 45cm x 30cm cooking area.
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  Dash Camera of the Year shortlist (Article)
  Statistics show that around 30 per cent of accidents involve one car hitting another from behind. It's something you'll want hard wiring, otherwise, you'll have cables running everywhere. As long as you aren't looking for a discreet option (the screen is   very   big), we found it works faultlessly, producing nice clear footage. The one fly in the ointment is that there's no WiFi or GPS.
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  Review: Karcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner (productReview)
  Stubborn dried-on stains are easily removed with just a couple of passes; those microfibre rollers really do work magic. In use, the floors never get anything more than damp, which is a real bonus if you have kids running around.  And, within half an hour or so, it’s entirely dry with a streak-free finish.

  Top 10: Lego sets for younger children (Article)
  The train itself has a Push & Go motor so it can be controlled easily or even via and app, lights and sounds plus cargo trucks to run behind it, while the accessories include three figures (and a seagull), harbour, cafe, and a loading station with two cranes.
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  Review: Sony XAV-AX100 Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (productReview)
  For example, Android Auto requires your car's handbrake to be on for certain functions. A sensible safety device maybe, but that means you have to run a wire from the stereo to your car's handbrake which, depending on your car, might involve taking out large chunks of the interior. We fitted the stereo to a 2005 Toyota MR2 and found it took several hours to wire in properly - and also required the purchase of an £11 harness adapter.
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  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. The Izy also lacks a roller - which will rule it out for those looking for crisp lines in their lawns - but a rubber strip at the back pulls the grass down as you cut and has much the same effect.
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  Review: Nextbase 612GW dash cam (productReview)
  And for those that don’t have time to explore everything that the camera can do, it’s fairly simple to get it up, running and recording. The box comes with a quick start guide, but it really is a case of doing what you imagine you need to – plug it into the 12V socket, insert an SD card, attach it to the windscreen and get going.
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  Review: Piaggio Medley 125 2016 (productReview)
  But with long, money-saving service intervals of more than 6000 miles, the Medley should be very cheap to run. And when it comes to resale, it is likely to hold its value better than Chinese-made machines. Factor in the impressive build, the smooth, efficient engine along with the extremely practical storage area and the Medley starts to make a lot of sense.
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  Review: FOBO Bluetooth tyre pressure monitor (productReview)
  All in all it takes around ten minutes to install the sensors, set up the control device and get the app up and running. There is one sensor for each wheel, plus a control module to put in the glove compartment. It’s really simple to use once it has been set up – you simply turn on the Bluetooth on your phone, get to within around 20 metres of your car and check the app.
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  Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
  This allows them entry into the car, where they can use the start-stop button to start the car without the key. The key also doesn't need to be present within the car for it to continue running - so they can keep driving as long as the ignition isn't turned off at any point. For £8, you can get some peace of mind about leaving your keyless entry car outside your house by buying a signal-blocking bag, sometimes calls a faraday bag/pouch.
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  Review: Fitbit Alta HR (productReview)
  Instead of just tracking your exercise regime and sleep stages, the HR moves more into fitness monitoring to help you improve your health. If you get a text while you're out running, or need reminding of an event in your phone's calendar, you'll also get vibration alerts straight to your Fitbit. But, considering the £130 price tag is identical to the Charge 3, is the Alta HR the better choice?
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  Review: Husqvarna Automower 450X (productReview)
  It’s also fitted with bump and lift sensors. That means that when it’s running it will stop and turn around if it bumps into an obstacle and if lifted it shuts down immediately (and entirely) and needs a PIN to re-start. It will sound an alarm, too, and let you know via the app that it has been tampered with.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
  Realistically, at that price, you’ll be looking at vans that have galactic mileages, or require a bit of work to get running properly. Around the £2000 mark is a more sensible starting point, with plenty available. Most will have mileages approaching, or passed, the 200,000 mile mark, but if it’s been correctly maintained then don’t rule these out as useful, inexpensive workhorses.
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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  width=500&height=333.48056537102474" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/91cd3a0c016445a6b480652e17089c09" /> Dash cams are more popular than ever before, with everyone from lorry drivers to parents on the school run. So, it's no real surprise that our Product of the Year is also our dash cam of the Year, the Nextbase 612GW. The high-quality, 4K video footage is what will be the top of many buyers’ list of reasons for picking the 612GW, despite its many other tricks and gadgets.