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Dash cams have gone from an enthusiast curiosity to mainstream motoring equipment over the past decade, and for good reason. In a fault dispute after an accident, footage from a dash cam can be the difference between a successful claim and an expensive he-said-she-said stalemate. Insurance companies know this — some now offer discounts for […]
Trying to find that special present for the motoring guy or gal who appears to have everything can be quite a teaser, one the ever-expanding line-up of Motoring Classics items might just solve for you. There’s something for everybody – and every pocket too, with prices ranging from £9.50 to £8,500.00. Heritage gloves Allow your […]
Recommended? Yes Pros: Quick to administer, hugely easy to use, Does exactly what it says on the bottle, end results are very reliable Available: From http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning Cons: Overuse without cleaning up spillages can lead to driveway staining Price: Around £6-8 Introduction One of the things we enjoy here at Car Articles is a little bit of detailing for […]
Recommended? Yes Pros: Quick to administer, far cheaper than an ultra sonic clean, offers good value Available: From http://www.halfords.com/motoring Cons: It can take a couple of uses to see an improvement, as well as possible ‘spirited’ driving required Price: Around £6-10 Introduction I’m a big fan of fuel system cleaning. The problem with combustion engines is that they […]
Dashboard mounted cameras are getting more and more popular these days, with many of us using them to record on fly. RoadHawk cameras have only been previously used on fleet cars of Euro Car Parts, but they are now set to go on general sale. Priced at £299.99 on eurocarparts.com, the RoadHawk RH-2 TEDR Driver […]
Struggling to find the ideal present for the motorist in the family this Christmas? How about an app that will help protect your driving licence for months or even years to come. A UK company currently leads the way in speed camera alert technology. Their technically advanced and inexpensive iPhone app, now available at an […]
Research conducted by Mothercare has revealed that some of us drive the equivalent of John O’Groats to Land’s End one and a half times a year – spending an average of £547 on petrol – to get their newborn to sleep! Mothercare, the UK’s leading parenting and baby specialist, polled over 1,000 parents to understand […]
I was recently having a discussion with a friend on the merits of Saab ownership and the possible pitfalls that may be apparent. The most obvious is that Saab is no longer making cars. This means that many believe parts will be extremely hard to come by making servicing and maintenance a huge hassle. Luckily, […]
The BBC’s Top Gear ‘terrible trio’ of Clarkson, Hammond and May never ceases to surprise, and Sunday’s (March 11) episode of the popular TV programme featured them trying their hand at rallycross for the first time – the results of which were surprisingly impressive! The aim was to prove that motor racing can be achieved […]
Author: Tony Lewin Paperback: 540 pages Publisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd (14 Oct 2011) Price: £24.95 (RRP) Recommended? Yes The A-Z Of 21st Century Cars is being sold as “The most comprehensive guide available to the international automobile industry of the first decade of the twenty-first century“. Whilst this is quite a specific remit, the fact […]