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  • Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
    , there's limitless potential with what you can do and what you can learn. If you're looking for a gift that will keep inquisitive (and probably older) children entertained — and keep them off their phone/tablet — the  Sphero  BOLT could well be it. For the cheaper, simpler version — check out
  • Cycling Accessory of the Year shortlist (Article)
    Hiplok Z-Lok What is it? A reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. If you want to secure your bike (or pretty much anything, for that matter), you can whip this out of your bag and it'll do the job of a bike lock without being as heavy and bulky to carry around. The obvious use
  • Free & cheap van & pick-up history checks (Article)
    What damage is reported in a check Common van buying scams
  • BROKERS: Which brokers should I consider if buying a new or used car? (FAQs)
    ? If pre-registered, when, and how much warranty is left? If unregistered, when was the car actually built? (You can check the true build date on the tags on the seatbelts.) How much warranty will it carry? And what is the CO2? CO2 has been hugely reduced in recent years, so if the car is older than
  • Sat Nav of the Year shortlist (Article)
    and what your calculated average speed is. Built-in WiFi also means you don’t need to faff around with wires when you want to update the Rider 550’s maps and software updates either. Find it on Sports Bike
  • Review: Kawasaki Z250SL 2016 (productReview)
    is upwards of 90mph and acceleration is brisk enough to leave most cars behind from a standstill. What’s more – even ridden hard the Z250SL delivers strong economy of more than 70mpg, so fuel bills are tiny
  • Review: Ducati SuperSport 2017 (productReview)
    output of 97Nm. 80 per cent of that is available from 3000rpm, so you can open the throttle and get superb acceleration almost regardless of what gear you're
  • Top 10: Cafe racers in 2023 (Article)
    that justify the price. Honda CB300R Price: £4579 Honda describes the CB300R as a ‘Neo Sports Café Racer’, which is another way of saying it’s updated the classic theme for this commuter-cum-weekend fun bike. We’ve no gripes with what Honda
  • Top 10: Car polishes 2023 (Article)
    experts Meguiar’s could be just what you’re looking for. Designed as a product to use in between washes rather than immediately after one, it just requires a quick spray on and wipe off to remove dirt without damaging paintwork. It also can be used as a lubricant with a Meguiar’s clay bar if you’re going
  • Top 10: Best vacuum cleaners under £200 (Article)
    and a smiling face on the outside. What more could you want? Vax Mach Air Upright A proper upright vacuum cleaner for £80 is impressive, particularly coming from a well-known brand like Vax. It’s corded but that means you can use the 850W of power for as long as you like
  • Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
    , but with reassuring stability of a trike. It also has the benefit of being compatible with some car licences – meaning you won’t need to take a motorcycle test to ride one. Only some car licences, though. If you passed after January 19 2013 you’re out of luck, since the law changed then to clarify what
  • Top 10: Best charging cables (Article)
    The Anchor charging cable (not to be confused with Anker who do similar products) may looks as though its a tool you might use to clear a drain, but its stainless steel outer coating and flexibility is what gives the Anchor cable its strength. In fact, the 1.2 metre long cable is said to be able to withstand
  • 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
  • Auction house profile: Barons (Article)
    in September 1998, when the very first car Barons ever sold was a Rover. The auction house has consistently achieved strong results for British marques over the two decades, most notably for an ultra-rare, unrestored and highly original 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 1 Volante Vantage, which set what remains
  • How does Quidco work? (Article)
    of it. What is Quidco? One of the most popular cashback websites in the UK
  • Top 10: Welding gloves (Article)
    and pinches, as well as welding-related issues? These Lincoln Electric Roll Cage gloves could be just what you need. They have protective silicone bumpers on the top surface, protective inside lining and additional padding on the underside – all of which serves to shield you from bruises and cuts
  • Top 10: Best Trolley jacks 2023 (Article)
    . It uses both steel and aluminium in its construction, which helps cut the price, and it can only lift two tonnes. It still has a high maximum lift of 470mm, though, and its rubberised saddle will protect against damage. Do check with your retailer what the warranty situation
  • Top 10: Best robot vacuum cleaners (Article)
    Vileda ViRobi Slim - £27.49 Currently the cheapest robot vacuum cleaner with ay kind of positive reviews, the ViRobi is made by Vileda, and if you know your cleaning products you’ll know what they make. In truth the ViRobi is more of an automated duster than a vacuum; there’s no suction
  • About The Good Garage Guide (Article)
    them here . What a Good Garage Guide member means for you A Good
  • Top 10: Headphones under £100 (Article)
    paying for the brand. And that's why the relatively unknown Soundcore are such good value.  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
 

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