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  • IMPORTING A CAR: I want to import a car to the UK - what do I need to know? (FAQs)
    date for your car.   g. Once the dealer gives you a delivery date, ask him to arrange temporary insurance for you to drive the car back (this insurance will be Third Party only). A new EU rule now requires you to insure the car in the country of purchase. But if you want to arrange
  • ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
    tests performed in laboratory conditions. That means the manufacturer programme may not be ideal for the conditions in which you will be driving the car and leaves plenty of scope for improvement. 'Chipping' is the generic term for re-programming an engine's electronic management system
  • Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
    be supplemented with afternoon tea and driving experiences of these sports car like no other. Lanoguard underbody rust prevention kits Price: £78.99 Buy from
  • Review: Honda Versatool (productReview)
    ). The powerful 7000rpm motor features a two-part anti-vibration clutch block, which displaces tremors from the engine with a vibration absorber. The Versatool also has a six-splined transmission shaft, which maximises torque and drives lots of power to each tool you use. Essentially, that means the Versatool
  • Review: Mio MiVue J60 dash camera (productReview)
    the WiFi. The J60's features include driver assistance systems (like fatigue warnings if you've been driving for a while, lane departure and forward collision warnings), safety camera and speed limit warnings. Parking mode can be turned on using the app. When enabled, the dash cam
  • Review: Garmin VIRB 360 (productReview)
    suction mount and stuck it onto the bonnet of a 4x4, giving a 360-degree view of where we were driving
  • Top 10: Gadgets to modernise an older car in 2023 (Article)
    . This YOSH magnetic air vent mount keeps your phone firmly in place when driving, plus it's only £6.   Anker Roav VIVA The Anker Roav VIVA adds Alexa, Amazon's  virtual assistant, integration into  your car. The VIVA can ring contacts in your phone, tell you current road
  • Top 10: Products to improve van security (Article)
    nearby. That means it’ll detect vandals, accidents and criminals who want to take items from inside the van. You will, of course, need to keep the dash camera mounted out of sight. Obviously a dash camera is useful when driving, too – recording accidents and proving blame to insurers. Nextbase
  • Review: Thule Motion XT Sport roof box (productReview)
    . It's secure too. You can't remove the key from the lock unless the lid is closed properly, which means there's no way of accidentally locking your keys in the box or driving off with the lid not closed properly. We drove through rain, wind and even hail with our Motion XT Sport and it remained secure
  • Review: Nextbase 322GW dash cam (productReview)
    connector which means you can easily take off the camera without having to remove the mount. This also creates a sturdy fit so there's no camera shake or vibration transmitted through to the camera when driving. In two years of testing various Nextbase models with this mount we've not had one fall off
  • Top 10: Gifts for over £150 (Article)
    Supercar Thrill with Free High Speed Passenger Ride - Buy A Gift Drive four legendary supercars across a total of 24 miles with Buy A Gift's track day. Available at several UK circuits, you get the options of an  Aston Martin, Audi R8, BMW I8, Porsche 911, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Nissan GTR, Jaguar F
  • Review: Cybex Sirona S i-Size (productReview)
    . The Sirona S also comes with plenty of advanced-sounding features including  Driving Direction Control (DDC), designed to  ensure the forward-facing position is not used before the child is at least 16 months old, plus ER-Tech Energy Reduction Technology which reduces the forces on the neck
  • Top 10: Baby car seats under £250 (Article)
    , but it should ensure that they are kept still and this shouldn’t be an issue unless your little one has a problem with their head being held a little closer while driving. The iZi Go is a relatively lightweight seat, at just 3.5kg, but it still boasts a five-point harness with a magnetic
  • Top 10: Best car seats for babies 2023 (Article)
    and this shouldn’t be an issue unless your little one has a problem with their head being held a little closer while driving. The iZi Go is a relatively lightweight seat, at just 3.5kg, but it still boasts a five-point harness with a magnetic belt holder to help keep
  • Top 10: Best value dash cameras (Article)
    . Easy to set up, the GS63H is a camera you can leave in your car and not have to worry about. As soon as turn on the ignition it starts recording and you can forget about it. You can also set the screen to turn off when you're driving to make it less distracting - a little lights tells you it's still
  • Cheap Car Scratch And Dent Repair (Article)
    impression of their car in your door. Then comes the nightmare of expensive repair bills or driving around looking like a failing learner. But with a bit of effort you can get minor bodywork problems solved for less - or fix them yourself. Which companies offer scratch and dent
  • Are Car Service Plans Worth It? (Article)
    on something that is working perfectly? - but as with the health of your own body, prevention is much better than a cure. In addition, the MoT test just ensures a vehicle is legal to drive on the road, and nothing more. An MoT pass certificate is no guarantee of a car’s overall health
  • INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
    . Category S damage is more than just cosmetic, therefore, and the vehicle will need to be professionally repaired. Also, it won’t be safe to drive until then. o Category N (formerly category D): Vehicle damaged and insurer has decided not to repair. When fixed can be re-registered
  • Top 10: Gifts for Men (Article)
    Marmalade Company, Spreadable Whisky is the surprisingly delicious way to sneak a rich dose of malty goodness onto your toast. While we wouldn't suggest it before you drive to work, it's the perfect evening treat - plus, it's suitable for vegans and less that a tenner. Booyah
  • Top 10: Gifts for Men (Article)
    Marmalade Company, Spreadable Whisky is the surprisingly delicious way to sneak a rich dose of malty goodness onto your toast. While we wouldn't suggest it before you drive to work, it's the perfect evening treat - plus, it's suitable for vegans and less that a tenner. Booyah
 

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