Car technology

5 things you really need to know about dash cams
Dash cams can help you out if you’re involved in an accident and manage to get a recording of the perpetrator, but did you know that a dash cam can save you money? And that you can actually buy a cheaper model that records higher quality footage than a pricey one?

Is the Halfords trade-in deal on new Nextbase dash cams any good?
Black Friday, Christmas and winter sales are just around the corner. So to get ahead of the competition in time for gift-giving season, Halfords is offering 20% off all individual...

Free sat nav apps tested: is Google Maps or TomTom Go Mobile best?
To help you find out which free app should grace your phone, we've pitted two big-name free sat nav apps against each other.

Which motorhome and caravan sat navs are the best?
If you’re determined to make the most of the rest of summer, whether risking the chance of rain here or escaping to warmer climes on the continent, there are few...

New and improved free sat nav apps tested – do you really need a portable sat nav?
Should you buy a conventional portable sat nav? It can be difficult to see the point, particularly given the ever expanding choice of free sat nav apps, which give you...

Is it worth buying a cheap dash cam?
Wondering if cheap dash cams are any good? We’ve rounded up what they have to offer compared with expensive models, so you can decide whether it’s worth setting aside some...

Nextbase unveils new Bluetooth dash cams with Alexa assistant – should you buy one?
Series 2 dash cam range supports automatic emergency service alerts and includes 'the world's first Bluetooth-equipped dash cam'

Should you buy a cheap dash cam from Amazon?
Dash cams on Amazon’s Bestseller list are as cheap as £23 – but can they be trusted to provide good quality footage? We’ve put them to the test to find...

New Best Buy sat navs and free sat nav apps – and one to avoid
Given the proliferation of smartphone apps, as well as cars now increasingly coming with built-in sat navs, you’d be forgiven for thinking the traditional portable sat nav unit has had...

Dash cams are helping drivers save money in insurance claims
One thing that every car owner fears is the pain of paying a hefty insurance bill. Insurance claims are hardly a blissful experience but some savvy drivers have managed to...