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Review: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Like its vacuum cleaner and purifying fans , Dyson's Supersonic hair dryer is a reinvention of the traditional model. There's a whole lot of heat and airflow technology that we'll get into a bit further down but, basically, the Supersonic aims to dry your hair quicker with less heat damage and less noise than rivals. Sounds good, right? It's definitely an impressive bit of kit, but it also costs a whopping £300. In fact, when people find out...
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Mowers & garden equipment
Review: Honda Versatool
The Honda Versatool is designed to take on a huge range of gardening tasks. With eight push-and-click...
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Mowers & garden equipment
Review: Hayter Harrier 48 roller mower
The Hayter Harrier 48 is a roller mower that is designed to leave your lawn looking well-trimmed with...
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Review: Nextbase 522GW dash camera
The 522GW is the top spec, updated incarnation of the 512GW in Nextbase's brand-new dash cam range...
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Dash Camera of the Year shortlist
Dash cameras are increasing in popularity, with some car manufacturers even including onboard cameras to record footage while you drive. We've tested a whole range of dash cams over the last 12 months. See which five made the cut for our Honest John Kit 2019 Awards shortlist.
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Dash Camera under £100 shortlist
Dash cameras are becoming increasingly popular and, as such, the amount of budget cameras is now far greater than even 12 months ago. So, without further ado, here are our picks for the best five dash cams you can buy for £100 or less.
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Group 0+/1 Child Car Seat of the Year shortlist
There are a lot of great Group 0+/1 child car seats on the market, but knowing which ones offer the best safety, versatility and ease of fitting is tough. That's why we've picked our favourite five to make narrowing down your choice easier.
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125cc Motorcycle of the Year shortlist
125cc motorbikes are small, light, cheap to run, immune from traffic jams and usually free to park - making them ideal for urban commuters. We've ridden some great 125s over the last 12 months, but these are our top five.
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Interior Car Care product of the Year shortlist
Does your car need a little bit of TLC to restore it to its former glory? Well, we've compiled our five favourite Interior Car Care products from the last 12 months - including interior cleaners and battery chargers.
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Car Security product of the year shortlist
In 2018, nearly 120,000 thefts were reported, the equivalent of one being stolen every five minutes or 300 a day. So, we've rounded up our five favourite car security products from the last 12 months - including trackers, wheel locks and signal blocking pouches - to help you keep your pride and joy safe and sound where it belongs.
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Mio Cyclo 210
Mio is a company associated with automotive tech such as dashcams and sat navs, but it’s also making...
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Hiplok Z-Lok
A reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. If you want to secure your bike (or pretty much anything,...
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Thule Raingutter bike rack
A clash of cultures. The world seems to have embraced cycling, and despite the 'them and us' approach...
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Review: Dyson V10 Total Clean vacuum cleaner
The Dyson Cyclone V10 Total Clean (yes, that's its actual name) is the newest, most powerful vacuum...
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Review: Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+
It’s a smart thermostat, similar to those sold by Nest, Hive and Honeywell. If you’re not familiar,...
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Review: Melitta CI Touch coffee machine
The Melitta CI Touch is a fully automatic bean to cup coffee machine that provides up to 10 pre-programmed...
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Review: Eufy RoboVac 11S
A few years ago, buying a robotic vacuum cleaner would have set you back a big chunk of cash. And, while...
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Review: Karcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner
The idea behind the Karcher FC5 is simple. Instead of different machines and equipment for vacuuming,...
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Review: Marshall Kilburn II
In the overcrowded Bluetooth speaker market, it takes something special to stand out. Marshall leans...
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Review: Sennheiser PXC 550 headphones
The Sennheiser PXC 550 were released at the end of 2016, but they're still enduringly popular and manage...
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Review: Revonext RX8 in-ear headphones
RevoNext is a relative newcomer to the headphone market, with the company being founded in 2015 by a...
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Review: Zenbre Z8Plus bluetooth speaker
The Zenbre Z8Plus is a Bluetooth speaker, which sits amongst the hundreds of Bluetooth speakers you'll...
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Review: Cambridge Audio YOYO (S) speaker
The YOYO (S), which stands for small, is a compact, wool-covered speaker from British brand Cambridge...
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Review: Char-Broil All-Star 120 B-Gas BBQ
Char-Broil's All-Star 120 B-Gas BBQ is, as the name suggests, a gas grill that features plenty of useful...
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Review: Campingaz Party Grill 600
A way of taking your kitchen outdoors. Described as ‘the essential camping companion’, the Campingaz...
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Review: Everdure CUBE by Heston Blumenthal
The Everdure CUBE is a portable charcoal BBQ made up of a porcelain enamel firebox with a food-grade...
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Review: Honda Versatool
The Honda Versatool is designed to take on a huge range of gardening tasks. With eight push-and-click...
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Review: Ring RTC200 tyre inflator
The RTC200 is Ring's new, analogue tyre compressor. The new machine signals a big departure away from...
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Review: CTEK MXS 5.0 12v battery charger
Whether you own a modern car or a classic, a battery charger is an essential bit of kit — especially...
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Review: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Like its vacuum cleaner and purifying fans , Dyson's Supersonic hair dryer is a reinvention of the...
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Review: Dyson Pure hot+cool purifying fan heater
With air pollution at the forefront of many consumers' minds, purifiers, dehumidifiers and air monitoring...
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Review: VonShef 1000W Stand Mixer
The VonShef 1000W Stand Mixer markets itself as a low-cost alternative to well-known bakeware brands...
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Review: Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is a faithful recreation of the 1990s game show hosted by Richard...
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Review: Virgin Supercar Experience
You’ve read about them, seen them on telly and possibly drooled at one burbling past you on the street,...
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Review: Land Rover Start Off Road experience
Varying amounts of peace and quiet depending on how much you spend. Unlike many similar experiences,...
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Review: Hayter Harrier 48 roller mower
The Hayter Harrier 48 is a roller mower that is designed to leave your lawn looking well-trimmed with...
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Review: Honda Versatool
The Honda Versatool is designed to take on a huge range of gardening tasks. With eight push-and-click...
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Review: OKO Tyre Sealant
OKO Tyre Sealant is a substance that you can put into tyres to prevent punctures. Unlike sealants that...
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Review: Mud & Bloom subscription box
There's no shortage of subscription boxes for children, ranging from arts and crafts to science and...
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Review: Hornit Clug bike clip
The world's smallest bike rack, according to Hornit anyway. Aimed at cyclists who have precious little...
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Review: LEGO Architecture New York City
The LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection offers models for those interested in architecture and design,...
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Review: Buckle and Seam Concorde Passport Holder
An expensive passport holder. The sort of thing you buy to help you feel good about yourself. And,...
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Review: Scalextric Legends Rusty Rides - Volkswagen Beetle and T1b Camper
Alongside its main sets, Scalextric produces a huge range of individual cars you can buy, with everything...
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