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  Top 10: Useful car accessories for dog owners (Article)
  water through for the dog to drink, but that won’t allow splashes. That means when braking, accelerating or cornering there should be little to no spillage – better for your car and your dog. There is the risk your dog will kick it over entirely, of course, but usefully there is a bracket
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  Top 10: Father's Day Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  . That’s enough to get most at home maintenance jobs done – though there are various other essentials an aspiring home mechanic will need for jobs like oil changes or brake maintenance. But don’t worry – we’ve got a top 10 guide to those here too
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  Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
  on one day riding a real sports bike this is a good place to get practice. Its powerful brakes, 70+ mph top speed and keen, sharp handling make it feel like a miniature superbike – and its appreciably cheaper than the Yamaha R125 – which is the new king of the college car park. It’s still very
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  How to buy a used van (Article)
  likely that you won’t have driven this particular model of van before and everything will feel a little different, listen out for unusual sounds from the engine, brakes and suspension that could indicate a problem. Similarly, the steering should respond accurately to your inputs, there should
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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  headlight in the middle of the front grille that turned in the same direction as the steering wheel. The film follows Tucker's optimism to create a car that he believed modern Americans were ready for including revolutionary safety designs including disc brakes, seat belts and a pop-out windshield
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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  headlight in the middle of the front grille that turned in the same direction as the steering wheel. The film follows Tucker's optimism to create a car that he believed modern Americans were ready for including revolutionary safety designs including disc brakes, seat belts and a pop-out windshield
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  Top 10: Greatest driving games (Article)
  ) series because of its perceived populist, superficial, ‘arcade’ style approach to racing. And yes, no NFS title has ever come with a manual explaining trail braking (more of which later) and the racing is often wrapped up in a narrative that’s been lifted straight from the bins outside the Fast
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  Top 10: Best car films (Article)
  with the demands of the stunt work. The 1968 390 V8 Ford Mustang GT, meanwhile, became a pop culture icon.  Two Mustangs were used for filming the chase scene, and both needed the engines, brakes and suspensions heavily modified . Fun fact
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  to need checking. The propshaft - all Sprinters are rear-wheel drive - can fail at around 100,000 miles. Have it checked, and listen for any rattling, particularly when pulling away. Check the brakes lights work, these, and a few other electrical gremlins will cause
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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  with  stable handling. Standard kit includes  anti-lock  brakes, large screen, LED headlights and a USB charger, plus there's loads of storage under the seat
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  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  policy if they take it out through broker Sure Thing, and AXA Insurance offers 10 per cent discounts to dash cam owners. Aviva customers can download the free Aviva Drive app to their smartphone to  track their driving (acceleration, cornering and braking). Drivers then achieve a score, those
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.
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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  it down if you have to: engine, brakes, body (doors, bonnet) etc. Under each section allocate time and money before making your time line. You might opt to regrind the crank, in which case you'll probably spend a day taking the engine apart and while you're waiting for the crank to come back you can
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  the covers the sorts of road you’ll use normally. During the test drive, try every gear, including reverse, the brakes and all of the lights. Also, press every button and switch to make sure they all work and check the air conditioning pumps out cold (and hot) air. Listen out for any unusual noises
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  future maintenance and servicing costs for the next two or three years? There is a difference between a service and full maintenance agreement; the former only covers for the intermittent service as and when required and may not cover for other wear and tear, such as replacement brake
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  Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
  characteristics of the vehicle, but it may also impede its braking performance. How can I get cheap van tyres? It has never been easier to buy tyres for your van, with the established high street names competing with online retailers and mobile tyre fitters for your hard earned cash
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  Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
  maintenance agreement; the former only covers for the intermittent service as and when required and may not cover for other wear and tear, such as replacement brake discs or tyres. Ask for a complete breakdown of the servicing deal and ask the dealer to stipulate what is/isn’t included
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  the mileage and paperwork. On the test drive, try and take in a variety of roads and speeds, make sure you use all the gears including reverse and have a good look under the bonnet; clean oil, brake fluid and a tidy engine bay suggest a van that’s been well maintained. The name and address
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  Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
  inches. It’s the Continental AllSeasonContact.  The Continental do well in wet and dry conditions too with reliable, reactive braking and the tyres are also very quiet and refined even at high speeds. They're  also very fuel efficient
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  Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
  mileage limit. Examine the service agreement There is a difference between a service and full maintenance agreement; the former only covers for the intermittent service as and when required and may not cover for other wear and tear, such as replacement brake discs or tyres