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Top 10: Portable BBQs for motorhomes, picnics and camping (Article)
Outdoor Charcoal BBQ This is the first of our portable BBQs where technology lends a helping hand. This snazzy model uses a battery-assisted fan blows air over the charcoals (which are locked into place) to allow you to temperature control your grill (that’s the little -
Top 10: Best value dash cameras (Article)
option. There are downsides, such as the lack of battery, which means the camera has to be connected to a power source at all times to record, but it is happy to accept even very large memory cards (up to 128gb) so you can record a lot of footage before -
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. This reduces the battery drain and puts the camera in sleep mode -
Top 10: Gifts for new and learner riders (Article)
the elements. If you forget to turn the switch off, it will do it for you so you don't run your battery flat. The grips also have ergonomically engineered surface structures to optimise riding performance. Thicker rubber in areas of maximum wear ensure high levels of grip and vibration absorption -
Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
The Tesla S is proof that there will be life for cars after the combustion engine. Not only does it combine excellent performance with a useable all-electric battery range, but it also sets new standards for comfort, quality and tech. Estate of the Year - MINI Clubman -
Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
. When you buy the camera, you'll also get a hand strap, close-up lens attachment, AA batteries, the instruction manual and one pack of 10-shot mini film. It's also a good idea to buy some additional film with the camera as you're likely to find 10-shots isn't enough -
Top 10: Motorcycle Accessories (Article)
. Most heated grip kits are simple to fit and keep your hands hot. One of our favourites is the Oxford Premium Sport Heated Grips that are quick and easy to wire into your bike. The grips have a soft rubber outer and five heat settings via the bar-mounted controller, as well as a battery-saving mode -
Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
. When you buy the camera, you'll also get a hand strap, close-up lens attachment, AA batteries, the instruction manual and one pack of 10-shot mini film. It's also a good idea to buy some additional film with the camera as you're likely to find 10-shots isn't enough -
Top 10: Favourite products of 2018 (Article)
at you. Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it. In October 2018, Tile updated the previous Tile Pro to equip it with a replaceable battery, one of the most requested features from Tile -
Review: Sphero BOLT (productReview)
features that the SPRK+ doesn't have. These include a bigger battery, a new light sensor, an infrared sensor and a magnetic compass (which means no more manually aiming the ball before you roll -
Honest John Awards 2019: The Winners (Article)
no surprise the Hyundai Kona Electric has already sold out in the UK. Batteries located under the floor means the Kona is surprisingly practical, with lots of interior space, and it's really good to drive - better than its petrol or diesel equivalent, in fact. Small Crossover of the Year -
Review: Volkswagen T2 Danbury Camper (Article)
12v Cool box Classic grade adds the following items: 12v fridge/freezer CD Radio and 4 speakers Heated front and rear windscreens 240v Mains hook up and charging system Camping leisure battery Anti -
Cheap van hire (Article)
rules are electric vans, with the maximum permissible mass for a category B licence holder – that of someone who holds a standard car licence – being 4250kg. The reason for this is down to the battery packs, which make electric vans much heavier than their diesel counterparts -
Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (Article)
With the Life 2, you get what you pay for - if not more. They're comfortable and lightweight, in addition to offering ANC, a long battery life and a rich sound quality. More Christmas Gift Guides -
Christmas Gift Guide 2018 (Article)
If you know someone who loves to read, a Kindle is a wonderful gift. The Paperwhite is sleek and feature-packed, with a glare-free display (perfect for reading in outside), twice the storage of the previous generation to hold more books and a battery that lasts weeks. The Paperwhite -
How to sell a classic car (Article)
won’t (directly) charge you for storing the car or marketing it, but you will have to pay if your car incurs a cost – such as a flat battery or tyre - that they need to fix. So how does the dealer make money? After agreeing a value with you, the dealer normally prices up the cost -
MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
. Tyres with tread lower than 1.6mm are illegal and will cause your vehicle to fail the MoT test. Damaged tyres can also cause a fail. Other tested components include the seat belts, horn, steering, battery, car body, suspension, registration plates, mirrors, windscreen wipers and washers -
How to buy a new van (Article)
there are more than 5000 charging points and many are ‘rapid’ chargers, capable of juicing the battery to 80 per cent from flat in 30 minutes. Most are found in cities, although there are some rapid chargers in rural towns. And there’s the good old home socket, of course, which is where most -
Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
certificate. Don’t forget to consider the security of the vehicle and the premises it is being kept in, even if it is a non-runner. Keep documents separate from the vehicle, disconnect the battery (unless this will affect alarms or immobiliser systems) and consider removing the wheels and placing -
Classic Car Restoration (Article)
, you may (or may not have eaten) so your battery light is blinking and now you're about to go for another round. We all want to get jobs done, that feeling of satisfaction is critical to motivation - but if you stay up til 3am rebuilding a diff' that's giving you a headache, the chances are you won't