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Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
and tailgate, plus a detailed interior. Functions include working steering, All Wheel Drive with 3 differentials, independent suspension on both axles, detailed in-line 6-cylinder engine and a working winch. Turn the rear-mounted spare wheel to open the tailgate. The model Land Rover Defender measures -
Review: JustPark app (productReview)
for the entire day. Being right next to the Tube station also meant getting around for the day was very easy but we could drive home whenever we wanted without having to fight central London rush hour or get the train home. The app features over 20,000 reservable spaces across the UK, with the majority -
Review: Airlabs Airbubbl (productReview)
on one end of the device. It makes sense to have this end pointing towards the driver so they can turn it on/off if they want to, although this is an awkward manoeuvre to do while driving. The fans start to pump out air in Boost mode, before settling down to Normal mode. You can also change the modes -
Review: TomTom Go Camper (productReview)
. Should I buy one? The TomTom Go Camper is a slick bit of kit with lots of useful features that take a lot of the hassle out of a long distance drive. The touchscreen tech in particular is impressive. In our view, TomTom’s touchscreen tech is as good as anything you’ll find in a modern -
Top 10: Sat nav apps (Article)
iOS HERE WeGo – Free, Android/iOS This app’s a good choice if you’re regularly travelling around towns or cities, as once you’re done driving it can serve up a whole host of public transport information – including departure times and how to get to the relevant -
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 -
FUEL: What are the benefits of running a vehicle on Superunleaded or Superdiesel? (FAQs)
Driving Conditions (RDE). So manufacturers 'optimise' their engines to give the best possible performance in the tests and, to achieve this, they optimise the engines to run on Super. Engines will still run on lower Octane and lower Cetane fuel, but not as efficiently, not as cleanly -
CAR HIRE INSURANCE: What do I need to know about insuring hire cars? (FAQs)
often take out the legal minimum because they also sell better (more) liability coverage. Considering 1/2 the US spends time suing the other 1/2 for any indiscretion I'd be loath to drive ten feet with that coverage. With a hospital costing $25,000 a day. By way -
Bonhams: MPH (Article)
Auction house Bonhams has created a new operation aimed at selling modern, affordable classics. Bonhams will hold four drive-through sales a year at the site to meet demand from the growing market for modern and popular classics. The first sale will take place -
Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
, where the van is located and your faith in fellow humans, you may be happy bidding or buying without viewing or driving the van in person, but if at all possible it makes sense for you or a trusted friend to take a closer look. Any serious seller will be happy to arrange a mutually convenient time -
Classic Car Finance explained (Article)
to encourage you to drive home your dream. There are a few dedicated classic car finance providers. For example, JBR offers finance for cars priced from £25k to more than £10m. So if your tastes are at the more affordable end of the market, then you'll need cash - especially if you're -
Review: Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner (productReview)
. What's it like? For your £600, you get the top of the range V11 Absolute with a range of attachments - including the new Torque Drive motorhead (exclusive to the Absolute model), soft roller head, mini motorised tool, crevice tool, mini soft dusting brush, mains charger, docking station -
Top 10: Child car safety products (Article)
on at a glance. It gives a great view into a rear-facing child seat and even has a low-light setting, so can be used when driving at night. It means drivers can spend more time concentrating on the road ahead, since a quick glance at the navigation system is all that’s needed to check up on baby -
Top 10: Hondas that aren’t cars (Article)
a range of quads with a focus on rugged capability over sportiness. The Fourtrax 420 can be bought with in either two- or four-wheel drive forms – though the latter has selectable two wheel drive if needed. There’s plenty of technology packed into the pricier, more advanced variants including -
Review: Piaggio MP3 300 and 500 (productReview)
. Critically, the MP3’s three-wheel design means anyone who passed their driving test before 2013 can get on these Piaggios and ride off, though we would heartily recommend completing a CBT course beforehand if you have no prior experience of scooters or motorcycles. It’s a clever ploy by Piaggio -
Review: Thule 991 RaceWay 2 bicycle carrier (productReview)
, although you're going to struggle with something like a Pashley. We tried it out with our Hoy Shizuoka and it was excellent over our 80 mile route. The bike stayed secure and the carrier didn't move, even in wet and windy conditions and a mix of motorway and B road driving -
Cheap ice cream van insurance (Article)
in cancelled insurance or refusal to pay out in the event of an accident or total write-off. Who will be driving? This is an important question for small businesses that employ staff. After all, sooner or later, you will want to take a day off and let someone else work -
TOWING: Can you give me some general tips about towing?  (FAQs)
: a) With an EMPTY VAN drive to your local public weighbridge(LPW) and write in large figures the unloaded weight of your van on the inside of the door. b) Return to the LPW with a LOADED VAN containing your usual holiday goods and chattels viz: awning, gas, food, bedding, clothes, barbecue, etc -
DIESEL v PETROL: Which is better for me?   (FAQs)
flywheel failures on manuals leading to failures of drive, often incorrectly prescribed as clutch failure when in fact it is the dual mass flywheel that has failed: £800 - £1,500. Turbo and intercooler failures: £1,000 - 1,500. The problem is often caused by carbon blockng -
Review: Piaggio Ape Racing for two (productReview)
. You don’t need a driving licence or motorcycle licence, you only need to be 16-years-old to take part and the height range is as broad as it gets with the two extremities being 4ft 6in and 6ft 6in. The maximum weight is 18 stone, and because of the racing element, anyone with a back or neck