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Car seat belts or Isofix – what’s safest? (Article)
on the road have it fitted. Originally Isofix had the two anchor points but some cars also have a top tether point – usually on the back of the seat. If you’re not sure look for the Isofix labels or simply run your hands along the gap where the seat base and back meet to feel for the metal hooks. Two -
Honest John Satisfaction Index 2018 (Article)
1. Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is the only car to get maximum points, with an incredible 10 out of 10 for rating for reliability. Owners tell us it's well made, cheap to run and practical. As a result it's an easy to live with car that will provide very few problems in day -
Top 10: Motorcycle Accessories (Article)
offers the peace of mind of a well-oiled chain for smoother running and longer life. We’ve tried several chain oilers over the years, but we keep coming back to Scottoiler’s products for good reason. They are easy to install, work without any further -
Review: Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless in-ear headphones (productReview)
. If you're considering them as headphones to use while exercising, they stay put fairly well, especially with the memory foam tips. But they aren't perfect, our money would probably go on the AirPods when it comes to running while using wireless earphones. On the plus side, the Melomania 1 are sweatproof -
Top 10: Maxi scooters 2020 (Article)
over the Xciting 400, the S now comes with sharper looks, LED daytime running lights and Kymco’s NooDoe mobile app that links your smartphone to the scooter so you can use functions such as sat-nav. Other features that set the S apart are its adjustable -
Review: See.Sense ICON2 (productReview)
around three hours, giving you 16 hours of run-time. There's a charge indicator at the top of the unit, too, with five lights each depicting 20 per cent charge. The ICON2 lights have several flashing pattern options, as well as a steady 'on' setting -
Review: Hayter Harrier 48 roller mower (productReview)
& Stratton 650EXi. You’ll need to press down on the green lever on the mower arm to get it started. This engages the mower’s blade (and disengages it, but keeps the engine running when you’re emptying the grass box). Once -
Top 10: Solar chargers (Article)
the electrics without running the engine. Use the supplied suckers to secure it to the windscreen then simply plug it into the 12v socket - or use the crocodile clips to connect it straight to the battery. CHOETECH 14W Outdoor Solar Panel Still under the £30 barrier -
Top 10: Portable air conditioning units (Article)
throughout the room. It also comes on castors so you can easily wheel it around your home or office. OneConcept MCH-1 Summer Edition Another step up in capacity, this cooler from OneConcept can hold seven litres of water or ice so it can run for up to seven hours -
Top 10: BBQs under £100 (Article)
Folding Grill Portable BBQs don’t have to be just for camping - if your garden is on the small side or you have kids or animals running around you might want it stored away, which makes this portable notebook folding grill from Direct Designs a smart choice. It folds -
Dash Camera of the Year shortlist (Article)
hitting another from behind. It's something you'll want hard wiring, otherwise, you'll have cables running everywhere. As long as you aren't looking for a discreet option (the screen is very big), we found it works faultlessly, producing nice clear footage -
Review: Karcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner (productReview)
. Stubborn dried-on stains are easily removed with just a couple of passes; those microfibre rollers really do work magic. In use, the floors never get anything more than damp, which is a real bonus if you have kids running around. And, within half an hour or so, it’s -
Top 10: Lego sets for younger children (Article)
is designed for children between the ages of two and five and has an excellent mix of features whilst still simple enough for toddlers to build and enjoy. The train itself has a Push & Go motor so it can be controlled easily or even via and app, lights and sounds plus cargo trucks to run behind it, while -
Review: Sony XAV-AX100 Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (productReview)
safety device maybe, but that means you have to run a wire from the stereo to your car's handbrake which, depending on your car, might involve taking out large chunks of the interior. We fitted the stereo to a 2005 Toyota MR2 and found it took several hours to wire in properly - and also required -
Review: Honda Izy HRG 416 SK (productReview)
that this size of box is big enough and you can cover some distance before it requires emptying. You can run the mower without the grass box on the back, but the aerodynamic effect of the blades blows the cut grass around, making a mess of the grass - and yourself. The Izy also lacks a roller - which will rule -
Review: Nextbase 612GW dash cam (productReview)
it up, running and recording. The box comes with a quick start guide, but it really is a case of doing what you imagine you need to – plug it into the 12V socket, insert an SD card, attach it to the windscreen and get going. Usefully, the charging cable goes into a socket on the clamp, rather -
Review: Piaggio Medley 125 2016 (productReview)
. There are also cheaper alternatives from established names, including the Suzuki Address and Piaggio’s own Fly and Liberty models. But with long, money-saving service intervals of more than 6000 miles, the Medley should be very cheap to run. And when it comes to resale, it is likely to hold its value -
Review: FOBO Bluetooth tyre pressure monitor (productReview)
, but everything is clear and simple. All in all it takes around ten minutes to install the sensors, set up the control device and get the app up and running. There is one sensor for each wheel, plus a control module to put in the glove compartment. It’s really simple to use once it has been set up – you -
Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
into thinking the key is present. This allows them entry into the car, where they can use the start-stop button to start the car without the key. The key also doesn't need to be present within the car for it to continue running - so they can keep driving as long as the ignition isn't turned off -
Review: Fitbit Alta HR (productReview)
calories you're burning. Instead of just tracking your exercise regime and sleep stages, the HR moves more into fitness monitoring to help you improve your health. If you get a text while you're out running, or need reminding of an event in your phone's calendar, you'll also get