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  • Top 10: Best axle stands 2023 (Article)
    These three-tonne stands, like many rivals, have a ratchet-based mechanism – so, as you pull the central column upwards, it locks automatically into place. However, in order to grant additional security, these axle stands are also equipped with locking pins. Consequently, even
  • Review: Anker Soundcore Flare (productReview)
    . Setting it up couldn’t be easier – just hit the Bluetooth button on the speaker, start a search using your Bluetooth music device (most likely your phone) and the Soundcore will pair up. From then on, whenever the Soundcore is switched on it will automatically pair with the last device it was hooked
  • Review: Lenco L-400 Turntable (productReview)
    -complicated at first. For starters, if you lift the arm, the turntable doesn't start spinning automatically, instead, you have to press the start/stop button. Similarly, at the end of a record, it doesn't auto-return, the record will just continue to spin. You have to manually lift the arm and replace
  • Top 10: Best robot vacuum cleaners (Article)
    built to handle pet hair. Sounds like it can deal with anything. Samsung VR7000 Robot Vacuum Cleaner - £589.00 Not dissimilar to the Neato, this Samsung VR7000 will operate automatically or via smartphone control, and uses an upgraded scanner compared to earlier versions to navigate its way
  • Top 10: Dash cams under £20 (Article)
    on account of some features we’ve not seen on any of these other offerings. It’s compact like the PHARMIS, which is always a plus, and also offers automatic file save in the event of you clocking excess g-force. Uniquely, it received almost universal praise from Amazon reviewers. This may be the sweet spot
  • Review: Kymco X-Town (productReview)
    injection, CVT automatic transmission, 24PS   Dimensions Overall length:  2250mm Overall width:  800mm Wheelbase:  1544mm Seat height: 785 mm Kerb weight:  195kg
  • Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
    or 1296P at 30fps. It also registers an impressive 4.5 stars from the 318 reviewers on Amazon, suggesting a good chance of satisfaction for your hard-earned cash. The 2.7-inch dash camera has a G-sensor to automatically save those heavy braking incidents, night vision and 165-degree wide angle
  • Top 10: Best sat navs for motorhomes (Article)
    with TomTom units may want to consider the top-flight 6250, which is designed for use in large vehicles. The 6-inch unit is well equipped with European maps, built-in Wi-Fi for automatic updates, hands-free Bluetooth, live traffic and speed alerts. Like others in its class, it also lets you enter
  • Review: Peugeot Django 125 2017 (productReview)
    the one most people will buy. The engine is a simple, air-cooled single-cylinder with fuel-injection, linked to a typical twist and go automatic transmission. It’s a tried-and-true scooter recipe and it works well here. The Django is incredibly easy to ride, and yet it has a surprising turn of pace
  • Review: AUKEY DR01 dash camera (productReview)
    recording feature takes a picture per second to make a video played at 30fps. The DR01 also has Emergency Recording Mode, so when the G-Sensor is activated by sharp turns or sudden stops, the dash cam automatically starts filming. There aren't many settings to alter, but you can control the recording
  • About The Good Garage Guide (Article)
              Frequently Asked Questions about      The Good Garage Guide At The Good Garage Guide, we give our readers a voice. They decide which garages they want to recommend and which garages they review. A profile page for each garage is automatically created on The Good Garage Guide
  • Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
    . Public liability is not automatically included in mobile catering van insurance, so always check with the policy provider. Sometimes it makes more financial sense to shop for van insurance and public liability cover separately, so you can tailor the protection to suit your business needs (and budget
  • Sat nav buying advice guide (Article)
    limit is? This can help you out by showing what the posted limit is for where you’re driving. Many sat navs also show your current speed. Speed cameras: These automatic alerts will highlight when you’re approaching a speed camera site, potentially helping
  • Review: Wahoo Elemnt Roam V2 cycling computer (productReview)
    more intuitive process. It's a brilliant app that's easy to connect and then tailor the Roam V2 to your own tastes, as well as connect other devices and link it up to Strava and other apps. Not only does this mean that rides are automatically uploaded to Strava once you've saved a ride, but you can
  • Review: Carluex Air wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto adaptor (productReview)
    is useful to showcase the Carluex Air, although it also works well on smaller screens and will automatically resize accordingly. Once connected, it brings up the Carluex Air screen - essentially turning your car screen into a tablet in its own right. It comes pre-loaded with Netflix, Spotify
  • Review: Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner (productReview)
    before the power runs out. This changes as you use different attachments and change suction modes, i.e. if you move from carpet to a hard floor, the battery percentage and the time it shows left will increase because the vacuum will automatically change to a lower suction mode. Switching between
  • Review: Nextbase 222 dash camera (productReview)
    the choice of how to attach it your windscreen. The Intelligent Parking Mode switches on automatically when the car ignition is turned off and will record for three minutes if the G sensor registers any movement.  Nextbase also offers cloud storage, so you can easily send your files
  • Review: Anker Roav Viva (productReview)
      or   iOS (iPhone). Once you connect your mobile to the VIVA via Bluetooth for the first time, it will then automatically connect to your phone whenever you start your car with the VIVA plugged into the 12v cigarette lighter. The app is easy to use, but it does  involve creating an account (ugh
  • Top 10: Dash cams under £50 2020 (Article)
    sensor for automatic footage capture, with 1080p recording via a wide-angle lens. The RBGDC50 is of decent quality, easy to use and produces usable footage. If you’re looking for a straightforward, serviceable unit from a known brand, this should do the job
  • Review: Azdome GS63H (productReview)
    to everyone on Facebook) and also email them. The GS63H has a parking mode with a motion sensor, so the camera will switch on and start recording if the camera is moved or jolted. It automatically protects this clip too, although when we tested this, we found it needed a considerable
 

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