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70mai A510 Dash Cam review – You really need a dash cam in your car!

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REVIEW – About a month ago, I was involved in a car accident where my car ended up getting totaled.  I was fortunate that I only ended up suffering from a good knock to the side of my head from side airbags and a bruise on my chest from the seatbelt.  Fortunately, I had the […]

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Miofive S1 Ultra front and rear dashcam revew – high-quality video for your ride

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REVIEW – As we get ready to send co-reviewer Mason off to college three hours away, we thought it would be smart to send him with a dash cam for his commutes and his time on campus, just in case. While we’ve used dash cams before, this is the first time we’ve had one with

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AstroAI Portable Air Pumps review – a powerful punch in a small package!

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REVIEW – If you have a family with kids, then on a regular basis you have to inflate something.  And if you are like me, over the years you have collected a bunch of different types of air pumps.  Those old school air pumps where you put your feet on the bottom, grab the handle

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Unlock the power of automotive diagnostics with the VDIAGTOOL V200 Pro

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DEAL NEWS – For auto enthusiasts and professionals alike, the VDIAGTOOL V200 Pro is a game-changer in automotive diagnostics. The V200 Pro is a true powerhouse when it comes to circuit testing. With its advanced features, you can effortlessly locate short circuits, open connections, broken wires, current leaks, and even trace wires with pinpoint accuracy.

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STEP 22 REEF Visor Panel review – An interesting catch all for your car

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REVIEW – Vehicle interiors are notoriously difficult places to store small items, or have things near to hand. Sure, we have consoles, “glove” boxes, and little cubby holes everywhere, but when you’re at a traffic light, and just need to, say, grab a flashlight to see what the heck is rolling around on the passenger

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Mophie Snap+ MagSafe vent mount car charger review

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REVIEW – Our smartphones are becoming more integrated with our lives, even into our vehicles. We can play music, navigate to our destinations, and use apps to find less expensive gas, restaurants, and charging stations. But we need a place to put our phones and ideally charge them while in use. I tested the Mophie

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VOGMA IMECHA tire inflator review – A pint-sized pumper

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REVIEW – The VOGMA IMECHA inflator comes with tips suited for everything from truck tires to pool floats. IMECHA at the pool last summer. (Sorry.) There’s even a Presta valve adapter tip for road bikers who need it. Whether it’s flat tires, sports balls, motorcycle, scooter or bike tires, or inflatable mattresses, the VOGMA inflator

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Chigee AIO-5 Lite Motorycle Smart Riding System review – Android Auto on my motorcycle!

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REVIEW—I love using Android Auto in my car. I use it to listen to Audible books, take phone calls, and use Google Maps. In the past year or so, I have seen devices you can add to your car to allow Android Auto or Apple CarPlay for older autos without that newer technology.  Well, now

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Here’s a customizable EDC gear bag for your car!

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NEWS – Are you one of those people who has all sorts of items rolling around on the floorboards of their vehicle? This seat-back organizer might be the solution that you need to clean up your car. What’s cool about this one is that it’s tactical! Yes, that’s silly, but it’s designed with MOLLE straps

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LISEN 4 in 1 Car Charger review – It’s a charger, not a soup can

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REVIEW – The LISEN 4 in 1 Car Charger is a cable-equipped charger with retractable cables for your Android and Apple devices, plus it has two standard plugs for using your own cables for charging additional devices. I’m an Android guy so what do I do with a Lightning cable? Oh yeah, my wife’s iPad!

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Topdon V2200Plus jump pack and battery tester review – Not the hero we deserve, the hero we need

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REVIEW – I’ve got an old beater truck, a ’91 Chevy with quite a few miles on it. I don’t drive it often but it’s great when I need it. One day I did need it and when I tried to crank it, all I got was a dreaded ticking. Dead battery. I guess I

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Laxon Air Massage Vehicle Seat review – posh pressure, at a price

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REVIEW – The car market has been a wild ride over the past few years, with shortages inflating car values and interest rates launching payments into the stratosphere.  If you’re like me this means you’re hanging onto your older car, but maybe feeling like you’re missing out on some of the great tech coming standard

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XTOOL Bidirectional Scan Tool D7W review – Diagnose your car’s aches and pains

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REVIEW – Many years ago, after repeatedly buying used cars and dealing with them breaking down, I decided to lease new cars/trucks. However, my mother-in-law recently purchased a 2014 Subaru Impreza, and after driving it a few times, I have a feeling that there are a few hidden issues that need to be uncovered and

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