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Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
into thinking the key is present. 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 -
What difference do modifications make to car insurance? (Article)
more suitable for the race track or rally stage, as we can tell from Subaru topping the modified car stakes. However, there are plenty of others improving their 4x4s for off-road driving -
Home Appliance of the Year shortlist (Article)
months. We’re totally convinced that smart thermostats are a good idea. Not only will they save you money, but they’ll also make your life more comfortable - especially over winter. Driving home from work? Turn the heating up so your house is snug when you get home. In bed wishing it was a bit -
Review: Micro Suspension Scooter (productReview)
What is it? Scooters aren't just for children and moody teenagers who haven't passed their driving test. You can also get models designed for grown ups, like this, the Micro Suspension. That's right, you too could be one of those 'cool' (i.e embarrassing) parents -
Review: Nonda Zus smart car charger (productReview)
signal, it struggles to locate your parking location, so in rural areas or multi-storey car parks with intermittent signal, it can be hit and miss. You can also share your vehicle location, which is handy if you share a car with family. For instance if you drive -
Review: Vantrue OnDash N2 dash cam (productReview)
. Another strong point is the microphone. Audio recorded by inexpensive dash cams is usually overly quiet or marred by interference or unwanted noise. Sound captured by the OnDash N2, however, is clear and of a good volume. Those looking to capture speech, such as driving instructors, will appreciate -
Review: Ring RBGDC50 (productReview)
. Adjusting the settings is easy, thanks to a logical interface and well-defined buttons on the sides of the dash cam. Getting footage off the camera is similarly simple. Plug the USB cable into the top of the unit – not the charging port on the mount – and the device appears as a USB drive that you can -
Review: Travall dog guard (productReview)
. It takes about 15 minutes to install and is even quicker to remove, it's just a case of moving the seats forward and sliding it out. The guard has no sharp edges, so scratching yourself, your car or your dog won't be an issue. Once in place, the guard is stable and doesn't rattle while driving -
Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
disregarding a very important point. That is, if you passed your car driving test after 19 January 2013 then you’ll need a full, category A2 bike licence to ride the Metropolis. If that’s the case, then there are plenty of two-wheeled competitors we’d pick over this bike – machines like the Suzuki -
Review: Honda CB500X 2016 (productReview)
and there are no fanciful selectable driving modes, but the bike doesn’t feel any worse for it. One of the cleverest ways Honda has saved money with the CB500X is by sharing its basic underpinnings with two other bikes. The CB500F and CBR500R both use the same A2-friendly engine as the 500X, but with either a street -
Review: Nextbase Duo dash cam (productReview)
for connecting to a computer and a software CD-ROM, the contents from which can also be downloaded for free if your laptop has no CD drive. No memory card is supplied, so you’ll need to buy a high quality microSD card. The camera itself is nicely put together and is made of a mixture of brushed metal -
Review: Journey Rapid Express Wireless Car Charger (productReview)
or wobble on the move, which means it's easy to glance at your phone for directions. The magnet holder has proven extremely impressive too. Even driving our Q7 over muddy rutted tracks, which shake the cabin all over the place, our phone did not fall off. The 'snap' as it locks onto the magnet -
Review: Thule ProRide roof bike rack (productReview)
restrictions - you soon forget you've got bikes on the car and you don't want to ruin a trip with the sound of cracked carbon and you drive into a height-restricted car park. -
AUCTIONS: Is buying a car from an auction straightforward? (FAQs)
and you could be driving the car of your dreams this Easter." BCA's top 10 tips for buying a car at auction: * Don't buy on your first visit - sample the atmosphere and get used to the pace. * Do your homework - know what you want before you go -
Review: Mio MiVue C570 (productReview)
What is it? When it comes to dash cameras, there are generally two types of buyers; those that are willing to pay a premium for quality and extra features, and those that want an affordable, bog-standard cam that'll record their drives clearly -
Review: Philips VoiceTracer DVT2710 (productReview)
, the included Dragon software is on a CD (remember those?), there’s no obvious place to get a software download online. Once we got onto a Windows PC with a CD-drive, the software crashed a few times. Once it finally loaded, we went through about 15 minutes of steps, including having to print off a ten -
Review: Z-Edge Z3 Plus dashcam (productReview)
Quick Start guide which shows you which are best settings depending on what kind of driving you're doing, whether it be the daily commute, a road trip or want continuous recording. Once plugged in, the Z3 Plus happily goes about its business and starts recording as soon as you turn the ignition -
Review: Navdy head-up display (productReview)
to appeal to real technology lovers. However, if you’re into the latest gadgetry and you have the money, there’s nothing quite like the Navdy. It’s a truly impressive bit of equipment that works brilliantly and brings a wealth of features directly into your eyeline when driving. And it's regularly -
How to value your classic car for insurance purposes (Article)
if it’s worth it – but it’s generally around £200 a year. Are there any age restrictions on agreed value classic policies? Every insurer is has a different policy. We’ve seen agreed policies offered to 17-year-old first drive drivers and policies -
Best classic car insurance for imported vehicles from Japan, America (Article)
initially expected, there are a few things you can do to reduce your premiums. Joining the relevant car club is a good idea with any classic, not just an imported one – it tells the insurer you’re serious about owning, driving, and enjoying your car. You can also go for a limited