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The mapping is a nice design that feels pretty similar to Google’s offering, plus there’s an app store that allows you to add Spotify, for instance, although this still isn’t enough to make up for the lack of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity here. Also similar to a smartphone is the pull-down menu with about a dozen shortcut buttons, which you can customise. However, we didn’t particularly enjoy using the climate control functions within the screen; physical buttons would be preferable. Leapmotor says it will roll out over-the-air updates for life on the C10, and we hope that one…
On the road The cars’ difference in mass is noticeable in corners, where the Megane is sharper to turn in. That aside, the Skoda has an edge; its chassis is more sweetly balanced thanks to a rear-drive layout, its steering is more natural, and it’s more supple and comfortable. The Megane is marginally quicker (its 7.5-second 0-62mph time is 0.5 seconds quicker than the Elroq’s), but the gap between them isn’t noticeable on the road. Price and running The Skoda is ahead on price, delivering an SUV-sized family car for traditional hatch money. The Megane’s lighter, sleeker body doesn’t do…
2022 CitroenC5 X27,966 milesAutomaticPetrol1.6LCash £19,000View C5 X2021 AudiQ347,317 milesManualDiesel2.0LCash £17,990View Q3Now in its fourth generation, the MX-5 is better than ever. Despite being barely any bigger or heavier than the 1989 original, the latest model is packed with all the tech, creature comforts and safety kit you’re ever likely to need. That’s especially true of the flagship Homura edition, which benefits from adaptive LED headlights, 17-inch BBS multi-spoke alloy wheels and a smattering of gloss black detailing, while the interior features figure-hugging Recaro heated seats, keyless entry and wireless smartphone connectivity. Advertisement – Article continues belowDespite its dinky dimensions, the…
There are a few odd or interesting additions, depending on how much you’re into ‘digitised faux marble’, and some of the silver glossy materials across the facia are rubberised for no obvious reason. Infotainment, sat-nav and stereoIn terms of tech, the dual 12.3-inch screen set-up is one we’ve seen before from Hyundai and it’s easy to navigate, without feeling too simple. The driver’s display has a reasonable amount of personalisation, but doesn’t feature the clever blind-spot camera view that we find useful on other Hyundai models. This is likely due to the digital side-view cameras, which feed a clear and…
So mum and I spent 30 minutes at Moto Exeter early on Christmas morning, this time teasing a meagre 45kW out of the 350kW charger, a rate that quickly dropped to an insulting 30kW, and had only crept back to 39kW when I unplugged. We only managed to get charged from 60 to 76 per cent in half an hour. On the plus side, a 19kWh top-up that would have cost fifteen quid turned out to be a Christmas freebie – belated season’s greetings to you too, Gridserve. As we left Moto Exeter, we had 234 miles of range showing…
2019 VolkswagenTiguan51,030 milesAutomaticDiesel2.0LCash £14,570View Tiguan2020 VolkswagenGolf23,000 milesAutomaticPetrol1.5LCash £16,980View Golf2020 Hondae25,340 milesAutomaticElectricCash £15,077View eThe liquid is applied and dries after 20 seconds. You then buff with a damp cloth, and it is rain repellent after only 20 minutes. The 50ml bottle is supplied with an applicator and is enough to treat two cars with a single coat. Buy now from Amazon Sonax PROFILINE Ceramic Coating EvoPrice: around £116 Size: 100ml Prepare, 75ml Basecoat, 40ml Glosscoat Contact: sonax.co.uk Rating: 4.5 stars Advertisement – Article continues belowIf you’re happy to invest the time and money, the Sonax gives the best protection and bead in this test. But…
2020 SuzukiVitara33,772 milesManualPetrol1.4LCash £14,790View Vitara2019 VauxhallCorsa25,827 milesManualPetrol1.4LCash £10,000View Corsa2020 BMW1 Series65,638 milesAutomaticPetrol1.5LCash £16,000View 1 SeriesT-Cut’s latest formula shows the original colour restorer is still up with the best. The cream is easy to apply, and you can feel the abrasives grip the paint to return the shine. With only a hint of the strong ammonia smell of the original T-Cut formula, the finish matched the Diamondbrite, but it lost out on value and the spill-prone screw cap. Buy now from Amazon VP Correct-ItRating: 4.5 stars Price: around £9 Size: 500ml Contact: vp-uk.co.uk VP produces two options in this market and both are great…
2023 VolkswagenTiguan34,920 milesAutomaticPetrol1.5LCash £25,553View Tiguan2024 VolkswagenT-Roc31,408 milesManualPetrol1.0LCash £17,697View T-RocThe 3X100g pack is the biggest here, but offers great value for money, especially because it’s supplied in a substantial plastic case. The clay itself is bright orange, slightly sticky and instantly pliable, even in cold weather. Unlike the Bilt-Hamber, the Carpro requires a clay lube, but the ease of use and value make it a winner. Bilt-Hamber Clay RegularRating: 4.5 stars` Price: around £12 Size: 200g Contact: bilthamber.com It takes more preparation to get Bilt-Hamber’s clay ready than its rivals here. The single 200g lump is packed in talcum powder and needs rinsing…
No matter how careful you are, spills will happen and your car’s fabrics are going to suffer. A wet vac or steam clean is the best solution, but it’s not always practical. Instead, many people will reach for an upholstery cleaner. To find the best, we divided up a grubby carpet floor mat and a section of an old car seat that were individually marked with lipstick, chocolate and coffee. The cleaners were applied according to the instructions, using any supplied brush or cloth, or a fresh microfibre for each product. The results were rated, along with a score for…
It doesn’t have any of the purple ‘bleeding’ reactants, but still cleared the grime effectively from our plastic wheel cover. It did struggle with cleaning the heavily soiled alloy, however. Ultracare’s low price means we’d be tempted to just keep a bottle for the occasional top-up clean on wheels that aren’t too dirty. Buy now from Amazon Car Pro WheelXAdvertisement – Article continues belowWe’ve never tried WheelX before, and there were two stand-out points in our test notes. The first was that it did an exceptional job of cleaning our tough brake dust deposits, matching the Duel and challenging our champ…