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How to buy a new van (Article)
is packed with low gear pull that makes the van perfect for shifting one-tonne payloads. Important: Vehicle emissions are a hot political potato at the moment, with health groups lobbying the Government over air quality. Diesels are among the worst offenders -
Review: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (productReview)
tyres for your car is important not just for performance but for safety. That shorter stopping distance can make all the difference. It's why doing your research is so important. So, while the Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres might not be the cheapest around -
INSURANCE IN FRANCE: I have heard that the car is insured, rather then the driver. Is that true? (FAQs)
) or comprehensive (tous risques) and if you make a claim you will usually have to pay an excess, although you can usually choose to pay more for your policy and have no excess. A no-claims bonus system also exists. Some insurers will allow you to 'import' a UK no-claims bonus, and others won't -
Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
. >> Read the full review Vespa Elettrica There are several electric scooters on the market, but the Vespa Elettrica is arguably the most important. Why? Well, because is marries all of the chic retro appeal of the firm’s Primavera model with the zero emissions of an electric motor -
How to buy a used van (Article)
and cheapest route into van ownership. However, while there are thousands of commercial vehicles to choose from, it's important to protect yourself from unscrupulous sellers and dodgy van dealers by noting some golden used buying rules. Panel vans come in a huge range of sizes and interior -
Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
property immediately, and can be sold to raise funds or if not needed at any time. Important: Separating the finance from the vehicle itself has its disadvantages, chiefly that any bank loan becomes a debt attached to the business, and while the van becomes an asset -
Classic Car Breakdown Cover Explained (Article)
and your classic lets you down. Even the most pampered classic car can have the occasional blip in its reliability record. So while many hands-on owners carry an emergency spares kit are able to fix basic faults at the roadside, it’s important that there’s extra back-up available when -
Top 10: Camper van and motorhome winter essentials (Article)
and 50-litre Aquaroll drums. First Alert Combination Alarm - £27 Not all campers or motorhomes are fitted with carbon monoxide alarms, which are even more important in winter months when heating is likely to be in frequent use. This First Alert alarm -
Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
it if the speedo’s outer register was for MPH rather KM/H as this would make it quicker to ascertain speed at a glance. You get used to it, but again it gives away the Longjia’s low-cost import roots, as does the odometer in kilometres rather than miles. The mirrors give a good view of what’s behind -
Review: Aukey CC-S7 dual port in-car charger (productReview)
look like an integrated part of the car when in place. There are two USB ports, which can simultaneously output a maximum of 2.4 amps. If you don’t speak electric, that means this little gadget can charge two devices very quickly at the same time – but one important thing to note -
Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
van buyers offer the seller a price on Buy It Now items. The seller decides whether to accept, reject, or counter your offer. It is always a good idea to buy and sell a few cheap, minor items to acclimatise yourself to the way eBay operates and build an all-important eBay feedback score -
Van signwriting explained (Article)
additional brand awareness to the wider public. It’s also important to remember that signwriting doesn’t have to mean plastering your vehicle from roof to floor in flashy logos and graphics. Something as simple and subtle as a logo and contact details on the side or rear can be effective -
Top 10: Essentials for learner riders (Article)
Helmet Not only is a helmet the most important piece of safety equipment in the event of an accident, but it’s also a legal requirement if you want to get on two wheels. There are plenty of choices out there, but for an entry-level helmet — you can't get much better than -
Top 10: Gifts for new and learner riders (Article)
Helmet Not only is a helmet the most important piece of safety equipment in the event of an accident, but it’s also a legal requirement if you want to get on two wheels. There are plenty of choices out there, but for an entry-level helmet — you can't get much better than -
Top 10: Track Experiences (Article)
-drifter or haven’t a clue how to make a car slide, this day will see you learning all the important skills and burning lots of rubber in the process. Compete against your fellow drivers and improve your car control over three sessions, and walk away with a massive grin on your face. Virgin -
Review: Honda CB1000R (productReview)
as any other conflation of words and phrases. More important than pigeon-holing the CB is understanding what it can do and the quality of its construction. Here is a bike that enshrines all of Honda’s obsession with detail and construction in a single product, as well letting the Japanese -
Top 10: Dog carriers and cages 2023 (Article)
AmazonBasics 19-Inch (48cm) Two-Door Top-Load Pet Kennel AmazonBasics products frequently tick all the important boxes whilst keeping the price appealing low, and this Pet Kennel does exactly that. Available in 19-inch and 23-inch sizes, it has a front and a top -
Review: TomTom Rider 550 (productReview)
. Once fitted, the screen comes on as soon as it has power and you can rotate it through 90-degrees to choose between portrait or landscape views. The screen resolution is among the best we’ve ever used and the graphics are all typically TomTom clear. That’s important on a motorcycle where you need -
Cheap car insurance for modern classics (Article)
in. And then there’s the all-important salvage retention rights – so if your car is declared a total loss following a claim you have the option of buying the salvage back. Which leads to the most important point: a classic insurer will understand that the car has the potential to be worth more than -
Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (productReview)
that of the 15,000 drivers polled during its design, the wet grip was rated the most important factor, and the A005 was designed to perform well in these conditions, achieving an EU A-rating for wet grip. Most sizes are rated C for rolling resistance, with some rated B. What are they like