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• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  Latest update 7-1-2020: Drivers who key in their number plate incorrectly when buying parking tickets will no longer be charged fines of up to £100. The British Parking Association (BPA), that represents private parking operators, introduced new rules to write off fines when a 'minor error', such as drivers typing in their registration figures incorrectly, has been made when buying a ticket (Daily Mail Online 7-1-2019).
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  Review: FenSens Smart Wireless Parking Sensor (productReview)
  What is it? The FenSens is an aftermarket, wireless parking sensor. It allows drivers to modernise older cars. Although it's also ideal for those who didn't opt for parking sensors and change their mind when they realise how much easier parallel parking could be.
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  Review: Thinkware F70 dash camera (productReview)
  In normal parking mode, the camera records 10 seconds before the sensor is triggered and 10 seconds after. If you plan to leave your car for a long period of time, like to go on holiday, the F70 can be set to Energy Saving Parking Recording.
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  Review: Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S (productReview)
  To make the most of those extra features, you need to pair up a smartphone. Doing so adds live traffic updates and parking information too – but doesn’t enable handsfree calling, nor can you plan routes within your smartphone and send them to the Garmin, like you can with a TomTom system. And that, to us, is a shortcoming of the Garmin Drive 51.
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  Insuring your classic car when its not roadworthy - the rules on insurance and SORN (Article)
  It might go by different names – off-the-road cover, SORN insurance, but the product is often made up of the same components. What is Laid-up insurance cover? If your classic is garaged, parked on your drive or stored in a secure building then it will qualify for laid-up cover. Some policies will also cover your car while it’s temporarily out of the garage and on static display. It could also cover your vehicle as it’s being transported to and from specialists.
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  Aside from the bargain basement price tag, to which you’ll have to the cost of courier delivery and registration, the Longjia’s 78kg weight makes it very easy to move around when pushing it into parking spots or out of the garage. You also have centre and side stands to that make it stable when parked up. On the road, the handling is much like any other budget 50cc scooter, so it’s fine and dandy around town, but you need to watch out for anything bigger than a pinprick because of the 10-inch wheels.
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  Review: TomTom Go Camper (productReview)
  We found the parking feature to be great for finding camper van friendly places to park up for a couple of hours to explore a town or village. Priced at £380, the TomTom Go Camper is an expensive bit of kit and we’re not sure the additional functions really justify the extra cost compared to the cheaper Go 520 (£220) or Go 6200 (£299).
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  Husqvarna Aspire R4 robotic lawn mower (productReview)
  Basically, it'll be fine outside unless it's parked in an area likely to flood.  It does lack obstacle detection however, so things left one the lawn will likely get shredded if the Aspire 4 can navigate over them...if you've got a dog, it's best to be very diligent with tidying up after them. 
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  Review: Kymco AK550 (productReview)
  Maxi-scooters are intended to be the do-it-all two-wheeler for all seasons and the Kymco AK550 gives this a mighty fine shot. Let’s start with the basics demanded of this type of bike. As a step-thru, it’s easy to sit on the AK550 as you just have to a lift a leg a little and drop down on to the seat, which has a height of 785mm.
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  Top 10: Maxi scooters 2020 (Article)
  We’d also like more storage under the seat, though you can stash a full-face helmet there when the BMW is parked up.
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  Car Security product of the year shortlist (Article)
  As a simple and effective theft prevention device that requires no setup and contains no electronics, the Stoplock Pro is a fine choice. If you can negotiate the matter of fitment and where to store it, it’s a great value and sensible investment. If you want a cheaper option, we'd recommend the plain old

  Review: YI Smart dash cam (productReview)
  Useful if you want to email it to people - like the police. Or if you really want to share that great bit of parallel parking you did on Facebook. Like the dash cam itself, the YI app is simple to use and feels very professional. One interesting extra the YI gets is an advanced driver assistance system - or ADAS.
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  Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
  There are a few extra controls, including a switch to lock the bike upright when it’s stationary, an extra foot-operated brake and an electric parking brake, but aside from that it’s just a big scooter. A very stable scooter, too. Through corners the Metropolis is really confidence inspiring – you can crank it over into turns with almost carefree abandon.
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  Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
  Aprilia RS4 125 - £3871 In the late 1990s and early 2000s the absolute king of the college car park was the Aprilia RS125. When derestricted it genuinely quick – at least when it wasn’t being fixed. Emissions rules mean the new model is a four-stroke with less power, but if you plan on one day riding a real sports bike this is a good place to get practice.
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  Top 10: Summer accessories for campervans and motorhomes (Article)
  Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini Keeping going if you are parked up without power can be a challenge, but the Lighthouse Mini has the answer. It’s a bright lantern with a hook and fold-out legs so it can provide illumination wherever you want, charges up via USB or from Goal Zero solar panels and can run for up to 500 hours.
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  Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
  Head onto freer flowing routes and the SH300i shows off another of its hidden depths in the way it handles. The looks might say plain commuter scooter, but from the saddle you can hustle it along in fine style. It’s balanced, agile and the standard tyres offer up more than sufficient grip to keep you entertained on the long way home. All of this praise for the SH makes it all the more frustrating when you discover its few flaws.
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  Review: RazorX Cruiser electric skateboard (productReview)
  To cut a long story short, an  incredibly out-of-date 1835 law surrounding footpath use means that  if you're caught riding electric skateboards, e-scooters etc on roads, pavements and in parks, you risk being fined if caught by police. We're not entirely sure why the UK has yet to embrace the laws that other countries are adopting in regards to various forms of transport. However, the Future of Mobility consultation is examining new methods of transport to consider how the UK's infrastructure might adapt to these new technologies.
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  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  If you want a higher quality image, a camera capable of recording in 4K Ultra HD will do the job. Recording while parked Recording on the move comes as a given with dash cameras, and many will use sensors to determine when you are driving. However, some will also be able to use these same sensors to work out when something happens while you are parked up.
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  Review: Thule Epos towbar bike rack (productReview)
  If you're an occasional user then this is a big investment and you might be better served looking at one of Thule's more affordable solutions, while there are roof bike rack systems to consider as well. However, if you're regularly heading off to events or bike parks with your pride and you, then the Thule Epos justifies the cost and you should expect many years of use from it. The best towbar bike rack you can buy right now. 
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  Review: Lexmoto Enigma 125 (productReview)
  For starters, the front indicators are blended into the handlebar fairing rather than on stalks so they are protected should the Lexmoto be knocked over when parked. There’s also a centre stand to make the most of those close-packed city bays.

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