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  • Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
    unless you have GAP insurance . While a bank loan gives you a fixed cost in terms of the repayment, all associated costs of the van must be accommodated separately. Maintenance, repair and consumables must all be paid for in addition to fuel and can vary significantly depending
  • Review: Thule Force XT Sport (productReview)
    expect, but it's not really any more intrusive than that produced by the roof bars. We found ours created an annoying whistle, but a quick prod and push of the rubber runners soon sorted this out. As with the Motion XT Sport, we found fuel economy dropped by about only 1mpg
  • Top 10: Best robot lawn mowers of 2020 (Article)
    £60-£70 on fuel, plus £250-£300 on a service — whereas the Miimo can charge itself, again and again, all year long for around £15 and requires next to no maintenance.  Alternatively, if you have someone who comes in to cut your lawn, this mower should pay for itself within about three years
  • Review: Peugeot Kisbee 50 (productReview)
    . When you add in the Kisbee’s claimed average economy of 108.4mpg, which we found equated to a real-world 100mpg as we made full use of the performance, it’s as cheap to run as most rivals. Equally pleasing to our miserly side is the 6.8-litre fuel tank that has a markedly larger volume than almost any
  • Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
    Real MPG fuel economy ratings MoT pass and fail rates Used van pricing Buying & selling advice
  • Review: Kymco AK550 (productReview)
    hefty 226kg. That needs fuel added to the overall total, so the AK is no lightweight but then few maxi-scooters are. As we said, this doesn’t really matter as the AK550 carries its heft very low in the chassis to make it easy to wheel around in the garage or when pushing it into a parking bay
  • Top 10: Father's Day Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
    – The Ultimate Guide from the Man Who Was The Stig’ is available as a hardcover, paperback or e-book. It teaches the essentials to driving smoothly – which is not only the key to making swift, safe progress, but also to saving fuel. It also teaches you to read the road, anticipate scenarios and stay safe
  • Top 10: Best scooters 2018 (Article)
    . The 276cc single-cylinder engine delivers decent performance and a range of up to 192 miles while also being EU4 compliant. It’s also A2 licence-friendly. Kymco People GT 125i CBS The People GT 125i is a very well-considered scooter for anyone looking for easy city riding. The 125cc fuel-injected
  • 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
  • VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY: How much is the tax on my car? (FAQs)
    2002 Budget, VED for cars emitting less than 120g/km CO2 was reduced by a further £30 to £60pa for alternative fuel cars, £70pa for petrol cars and £80 for diesel cars. As from April 2003 the above VED rates were INCREASED by £5 each band
  • How to buy a classic car (Article)
    fancy something to commute in? In which case, you’ll need to balance reliability with fuel economy and safety. Here, there are some clear winners such as the Mercedes 190E or the E34 BMW 5-series. Neither are as frugal as a modern diesel, of course, but both are well built and capable of notching
  • Top 10: Scramblers 2023 (Article)
    element of the bike. Sinnis Scrambler 125 - £2379 The Sinnis Scrambler now comes equipped with fuel injection to make sure it meets the latest emissions standards. Fortunately, this has done nothing to constrain the 124cc bike’s peppy performance from its
  • Top 10: A2 motorbikes 2023 (Article)
    . If we have to be sensible when recommending the 883, we’d argue it comes with a low seat height and vice-free handling that make it a superb first custom bike. It’s also got a larger fuel tank for 2019 to give a decent riding range. On top of this, the Superlow makes financial sense as it will hold its
  • Top 10: Gifts for over £150 (Article)
    sense if  your lawn is big enough to need a ride-on mower. Miimo squares up incredibly well on price here, as even Honda's base-model ride-on will set you back £3000+. During the mowing season, it wouldn’t be unusual to spend £60-£70 on fuel, plus £250-£300 on a service — whereas the Miimo
  • ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge? (Article)
    Fuel Emissions standard Age of vehicle Diesel Euro 6 Registered after September 2016 Petrol Euro 4 Registered after
  • Cheap hire car excess insurance (Article)
    . BigBlueCover By far the cheapest excess insurance cover we've found, BigBlueCover covers you for up to £500 for replacing a lost or stolen key and £500 for putting the wrong type of fuel into your hire car. How much does BigBlueCover insurance cost? Daily car hire cover starts
  • MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
    involve? The fuel system of the car is checked to make sure that it doesn't burn more fuel than it should. It also checks for leaks and blockages. The headlights and rear lights are also tested to make sure they all work and are aimed correctly. All the brakes of the car go
  • Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
    sure looks handsome today. Don't act like you're not impressed...   Plus, look at that early forerunner of an board-computer to keep track of fuel consumption. Telulog is ideal for keeping track of mileage and fuel for those  Real MPG  readings
  • WINTER TYRES: Should I use different tyres for the winter? (FAQs)
    trapped in the tyres' grooves. If your tyres are mounted on rims, store them hanging up or lying down. If they are off rims, store them standing up or flat. Store your tyres away from light, ideally in a cool, dry area and above all, do not store them near solvents (fuel, oils, etc
  • Top 10: Used Motorcycles for £3000 (Article)
    of older machines as modern tech provides electronic fuel injection for smoother, hassle-free running. The looks are a huge part of the Bullet’s appeal and it’s fun to ride, although don’t go expecting performance or handling to rival other recent 500 bikes
 

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