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Review: Maxi-Cosi AxissFix (productReview)
. Handles to swivel the seat can be difficult to locate in the dark When rear facing there is also a strap (see below) from the seat to the base back which our chief tester, 18 month-old Eden, thought was a great thing to play with and try and hold onto when we were driving along -
Review: Nuna REBL (productReview)
of driving before she's asleep which wasn't the case with her previous car seat. At the moment we have it on the most reclined setting, which is quite upright compared to a standard Group 0+ seat like -
Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
)... The catalogue kicks off proper on this page and tackles a common problem - visibility. Let's face it, no-one wants their bonnet to fly open while driving - not only does it block your view of the road, but also (and more importantly) it blocks the other road users view of you. And boy, your moustache -
Top 10: Motorcycle Accessories (Article)
one and that’s to record the poor driving of others in case of an insurance claim. Either way, a helmet camera needs to provide pin-sharp footage yet be light and compact enough not to interfere with your riding or vision. All of these points are ably -
Review: Razor E-Prime electric scooter (productReview)
. The range isn’t amazing, but you get what you pay for. If you want an electric scooter for short journeys that are too long to walk but not suitable to drive - the E-Prime should be ideal. And, as we said before, it really is a lot of fun. One final thing to bear in mind is the legality of electric -
Top 10: Favourite products of 2018 (Article)
also something that everyone, from toddlers to teenagers and parents who grew up with the original films, can play with and enjoy. You can drive R2-D2 yourself and get him to perform one of the 18 pre-set actions, all from the Star Wars films. These include the scene where R2-D2 is first -
Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
Morris Minor The Minor 1000 can be bought for relatively little and sports very appealing styling. As with the Mini, there's brilliant parts availability and plenty of support from the owners'. Fuel economy – as with any car – is down to how you drive but considerate -
GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
"Check auxiliary drive belts" will usually be included on a service schedule. But no mention will be made of making any adjustments to the tension of the belt, so this should be charged for at the rate for at least 15 minutes labour. The Low Sulphur Scam If a punter shows up -
Top 10: Cafe racers in 2023 (Article)
to the suspension blending with the surface very effectively. The handling isn’t the last word in chasing lines, but few will worry about that given this bike’s style. The engine is a 900cc twin and uses a drive by wire throttle so, again, the response is super refined -
Honest John Satisfaction Index 2020 (Article)
on reliability, build quality, fuel economy, repair costs and performance. Ride comfort, handling, ease of driving, practicality and technology were also considered, as well as safety. To qualify for a listing in the Honest John Satisfaction Index, each model and manufacturer must -
Classic Car Tyres (Article)
the company gave us the radial tyre. As you might expect, the French tyre manufacturer worked closely with domestic car makers and the radial tyre (intially called the X-tyre) was developed for the front-wheel drive Citroen Traction Avant (Michelin had in fact bought Citroen in the 1930s -
Review: Nextbase 522GW dash cam (productReview)
and turn on the capability on your 522GW. Aside from the ease of asking Alexa to find you a car park on the move, there's also a very important safety aspect of Alexa integration considering how many people still get their phones out or mess about with infotainment screens while they're driving -
Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
-litre Vauxhall Corsa. Some classics, however, are able to offer younger drivers a great drive, the chance to stand out from the crowd and a premium that won’t see you saddled with years of debt. Heck, it might it even come in cheaper than the purchase price of the car… Minis -
How to buy a used van (Article)
important to note that you cannot buy a van with road tax anymore. The VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) stays with the owner rather than with the vehicle, so if you intend to drive away immediately you’ll need to tax the vehicle before you go anywhere. You can do this online via the DVLA, or call the hotline -
CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
that retailers should provide test drives, avoid high-pressure selling techniques, supply accurate advice on warranty and finance products, and deliver a vehicle with a full handover, complete with all historic documentation, the entire service history and a valid MOT certificate. Furthermore, subscribers -
Cheap van insurance (Article)
Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up. -
Classic Car Restoration (Article)
mothballed and most of them turn up at auction a few years later. Let’s face it, driving it would devalue your investment so in these cases cars become collectors’ pieces. Their owners enjoy showing them off and once they’ve got their out of them, they move them -
Free & cheap van & pick-up history checks (Article)
on viewing the van at the seller's address. The location should be listed on the V5C logbook document and you should ask to see two forms of ID from the seller - like a photocard driving licence and utility bill. This will provide a trail back to the owner, should anything go wrong. And most van cloning -
How to buy a new van (Article)
are not for everyone. Most have a range of around 100 miles and this is very dependent how the van is driven. As with petrol or diesel, the van’s maximum range will drop if you carry huge loads or drive it hard. On-street charging points are also in high demand - this means it can be difficult to find a space -
Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
your camper van is largely the same as having ownership of any other significant asset: it is yours to do with as you wish. You can modify it, live in it, tour the world or park it up on your drive - you have to satisfy no one other than yourself. That freedom goes hand-in-hand with the camper van