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Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
- the camera only works when connected to power. But on the plus side the camera supports memory cards up to 128gb, so you can record a lot of footage before old clips are overwritten -
CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
. They have to tell you that you’ll be the 2 nd owner. They can’t fob you off with excuses. Also if you’re buying a nearly new car, half the cars sold at under a year old are ex-rental. You could argue they have to tell you, and they certainly can’t lie that it’s -
Review: Micro Suspension Scooter (productReview)
be easily folded down. It's designed to carry 'larger riders' says Micro, with a maximum rider weight of 98kg - which is about 15 and a half stone in old money. Just two colours are available, the black version we're testing and a bronze (which we think is a lot more attractive -
Review: Honda CB500X 2016 (productReview)
Honda is one of the most respected brands among motorcyclists. Its reputation for building exceptionally sturdy, long-lasting machines is decades old, but its bikes aren’t necessarily wallet-friendly. Fortunately, that’s not the case with the CB500X, which is well-priced at £5600 and can -
Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
. Can you buy it today? CTEK MXS 5.0 on Amazon for £80 * There's no polite way of saying this - lighting on old cars is dreadful. Even at the time it was awful so it's no wonder driver's leapt at the chance to go full rally-spec and stick some spots up front (and out back -
Top 10: Dash cams under £100 2020 (Article)
to attach it your windscreen. The Intelligent Parking Mode switches on automatically when the car ignition is turned off and will record for three minutes if the G sensor registers any movement -
Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
. >> Read our full review Anker Roav VIVA Anker's Roav VIVA lets you use the simple connectivity of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant in your car. Simply ask for directions, listen to audiobooks, add things to your shopping list, play music, ask how old Christopher -
Top 10: Favourite products of 2018 (Article)
. >> Read our full review Modernising an older car: Sony XAV-AX100 The Sony XAV-AX100 allows you to update your old car with a modern infotainment system. It's a lot of money – but the Sony XAV-XA100 features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, so it can be linked -
Top 10: Lego sets for older children 2023 (Article)
Ideas Tron: Legacy Replicate the thrilling light cycle chases from Tron: Legacy with this low-cost kit aimed at 10-year-olds and up. Three minifigures - Sam Flynn, Quorra and Rinzler - are bundled in, while the two light cycles have smart orange and blue -
Review: Ducati Scrambler 2016 (productReview)
and slicker – which makes you question why the Ducati doesn't. For commuting the Scrambler is perfectly user-friendly. There is plenty of lock in the bars, so tight turns in traffic are straightforward and, while the bars themselves are quite wide, they’re sufficiently high as to not interfere with car -
Top 10: Must-haves for winter riding (Article)
in low light conditions, making these trousers good value at £130. Thermals You’ll hear a lot of talk about base layers and core clothing, but it all amounts to the same thing: good old-fashioned thermals. Old fashioned, maybe, but still very effective -
Classic Car Tyres (Article)
Never underestimate how important it is to get the right tyres for your classic car. You might have spent thousands upgrading the engine, sorting the suspension and beefing up the brakes - but without the right rubber all that hard work will go to waste. This guide will explain -
INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
£36.00 £43.50 Taking the car for a VIC * repairs must be conducted and the car must be roadworthy and capable of being driven under its own power * if over 3 years old, the car must be covered by a valid MOT if it is to be driven to the VIC * the person driving -
HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
who have either given up a household car or downsized the family vehicle and are hiring larger vehicles for holidays and specific occasions. Customers are guaranteed vehicles on average just 6 months old and can select a car group by its average CO2 emissions. In, fact -
Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers (Article)
, Cocker Spaniel, Husky, Basset Hound, German Shepherd, Labrador, Poodle, Westie, Pug, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Collie, Schnauzer, Old English Sheepdog, Boxer, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Whippet, Samoyed, Shar Pei, Corgi, Newfoundland and a whole bunch more. Travall dog guard -
Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers (Article)
, Cocker Spaniel, Husky, Basset Hound, German Shepherd, Labrador, Poodle, Westie, Pug, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Collie, Schnauzer, Old English Sheepdog, Boxer, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Whippet, Samoyed, Shar Pei, Corgi, Newfoundland and a whole bunch more. Travall dog guard -
Cheap GAP insurance for camper vans and motorhomes (Article)
* ALA is one of the better known brands for GAP Insurance. As well as offering GAP insurance for motorhomes and camper vans, ALA also offers GAP insurance for cars and vans and even offers cover for alloy wheels and tyres. ALA is rarely the cheapest GAP insurance option, but it does offer a very high -
Free & cheap van & pick-up history checks (Article)
such as HPI , The AA and My Car Check . Van history checks -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
with a very high failure rate resulting in a lot of warranty and post warranty claims. Nissan CVTs don't appear to be able to hold 2nd gear on slippy surfaces when setting off (equivalent of the Snow button on some old Autos). A real pain on icy / snowy roads or even slight uphill wet grassy fields -
Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
the security of the location, so be sure to note if the area has CCTV, a gated car park or regular patrols from on-site security. Most providers offer comprehensive and third party insurance. As a minimum, the van and its fixtures and fittings (for serving food) should be included. Fire