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• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  Latest update 7-1-2020: Drivers who key in their number plate incorrectly when buying parking tickets will no longer be charged fines of up to £100. The British Parking Association (BPA), that represents private parking operators, introduced new rules to write off fines when
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  Review: FenSens Smart Wireless Parking Sensor (productReview)
  What is it? The FenSens is an aftermarket, wireless parking sensor. It allows drivers to modernise older cars. Although it's also ideal for those who didn't opt for parking sensors and change their mind when they realise how much easier parallel parking could
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  Review: Thinkware F70 dash camera (productReview)
  cam's settings — like brightness levels, language options, safety camera alerts and parking mode. The programme looks a bit old school, but it works just fine and downloads quickly. You can use PC Viewer to update the software and speed camera
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  Review: Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S (productReview)
  it provides live traffic and live parking information. What’s it like? As sat nav systems go, it’s hard to complain about the Drive 51. It promptly finds sensible routes, has a comprehensive search function and typically does a great job of getting you down the road
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  Insuring your classic car when its not roadworthy - the rules on insurance and SORN (Article)
  by different names – off-the-road cover, SORN insurance, but the product is often made up of the same components. What is Laid-up insurance cover? If your classic is garaged, parked on your drive or stored in a secure building then it will qualify for laid-up cover. Some
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  stands to that make it stable when parked up. On the road, the handling is much like any other budget 50cc scooter, so it’s fine and dandy around town, but you need to watch out for anything bigger than a pinprick because of the 10-inch wheels. Fatter tyres than some mean the Longjia is not quite
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  Review: TomTom Go Camper (productReview)
  and weight - were mostly fine, but again the Go Camper was prone to the odd bout of confusion as it sent our van down single track B roads that would leave the door mirrors brushing against hedgerows and trees. That said, route directions to camp sites and places of interest were faultless. We found
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  Husqvarna Aspire R4 robotic lawn mower (productReview)
  -resistant and rainproof, but not fully waterproof. Basically, it'll be fine outside unless it's parked in an area likely to flood.  It does lack obstacle detection however, so things left one the lawn will likely get shredded if the Aspire 4 can navigate over them...if you've got a dog, it's
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  Review: Kymco AK550 (productReview)
  ? Maxi-scooters are intended to be the do-it-all two-wheeler for all seasons and the Kymco AK550 gives this a mighty fine shot. Let’s start with the basics demanded of this type of bike. As a step-thru, it’s easy to sit on the AK550 as you just have to a lift a leg a little and drop down on to the seat
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  Top 10: Maxi scooters 2020 (Article)
  screen, parking brake, rider’s backrest and a motor that makes more power than most in this class. Together with the relaxed riding position and top drawer build quality, it turns the S into a machine ideal for all-year, all-round use that won’t break the bank to buy or run. Suzuki Burgman 400
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  Car Security product of the year shortlist (Article)
  modern alarms or immobilisers, the Disklok is a good way to prevent someone stealing your pride and joy, especially if you have something that thieves are keen to target. It's also a good extra measure if you have a motorhome which is parked up for weeks or months at a time
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  Review: YI Smart dash cam (productReview)
  . What's it like? It feels like a good quality camera when you first get it out of its neat looking box. It's not especially weighty but feels solid enough. It's disappointing there's no suction mount though. The adhesive-backed one is fine if you're happy to leave the camera fixed
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  Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
  -operated brake and an electric parking brake, but aside from that it’s just a big scooter. A very stable scooter, too. Through corners the Metropolis is really confidence inspiring – you can crank it over into turns with almost carefree abandon. That’s especially useful in bad weather, where
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  Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
  and Japanese machines. There are some obvious areas in which prices have been cut, including the use of a carburettor instead of fuel injection, which is used on the Yamaha YBR and Honda CB125F. But otherwise the CK1 is easy to get on with. It will manage more than 60mph, so is fine if your commute
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  Top 10: Summer accessories for campervans and motorhomes (Article)
  . Each one has seven pockets to take drinks, wipes, tissues, books or anything else you need quick access to. Simply loop around the headrest and the base of the seat for universal fitment. They also do a fine job of protecting your seat backs from unruly children. Golden Eagle double hammock
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  Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
  the engine and twist-and-go transmission making this Honda so simple to use, there are also the large 16-inch wheels. They may look a bit gawky when the SH is parked up, but once you’re in the saddle you can’t see them, but, boy, can you feel their effect. Their bigger diameter means they waft over potholes
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  Review: RazorX Cruiser electric skateboard (productReview)
  us a question if you're still a bit confused regarding the law. To cut a long story short, an  incredibly out-of-date 1835 law surrounding footpath use means that  if you're caught riding electric skateboards, e-scooters etc on roads, pavements and in parks, you risk being fined
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  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  of recording in 4K Ultra HD will do the job. Recording while parked Recording on the move comes as a given with dash cameras, and many will use sensors to determine when you are driving. However, some will also be able to use these same
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  Review: Thule Epos towbar bike rack (productReview)
  Honda ZR-V long-termer and it couldn't have been easier to set up. With our retractable towbar extended, it's simply a question of lowering onto it before fine-tuning the torque adjustment wheel before clamping it in place.  Plug it into the 13-pin socket and this relays the vehicle’s braking
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  Review: Lexmoto Enigma 125 (productReview)
  considerable thought gone into the design. For starters, the front indicators are blended into the handlebar fairing rather than on stalks so they are protected should the Lexmoto be knocked over when parked. There’s also a centre stand to make the most of those close-packed city bays