Best products from r/CarTalkUK
We found 23 comments on r/CarTalkUK discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 22 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Alpine UTE-92BT Car Stereo (Bluetooth, Front AUX-Input)
- Usb port (1000mA)
- 4 x 50W high power amplifier
- Bluetooth for handsfree and music streaming
- Made for iPod/ iPhone
- Variable RGB illumination of the buttons.9-Band parametric Equalizer.Digital 6-channel time correction.Digital crossover for 2- or 3-way systems
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2. Bahco S330 1/4"+3/8" Socket Set (33-piece)
High performance alloy steelMatt finishCase: High Density Polythene
3. Transcend 16GB DrivePro 200 Car Video Recorder with Adhesive Mount (TS16GDP200)
Smooth, detailed Full HD 1080p recording @ 30 fps160 viewing angle gives an extra wide perspective of on-road events day or night with a large f/2.0 aperture to adjust to various conditionsBright 2.4-inch color LCD screen for live view and video playbackMotion G-Sensor detects impacts and automatica...
6. Sealey AK7301 450mm 1/2" Sq Drive Breaker Bar, Silver, 450 mm
Length: 450mmLong, slim style handles with spring loaded socket retentionFully replaceable knuckle joint. Note: Knuckle joints are not covered by the lifetime warranty and are treated as consumable itemsMade in China
7. Bahco S400 1/2 Inch Drive 40 Piece Socket Set in Case
Bahco S400 1/2 in square drive socket set with dynamic drive profile. DIN 3120/ ISO1174. Finish: mUK's No 1 Hand and Power Tool SellerBEST BRANDS AT BEST PRICESDraper, Sealey, Bahco, Stanley and Much More..
8. MEGUIAR'S Quik Spray Detailer 473ml
Simply the detailer spray over your paint surface & wipeSafely removes dust, bird droppings, and other contaminants in-between washing in just minutesThe best lubricant when used in conjunction with a Meguiar's clay bar.Safe and effective on all glossy paints and clear coatspH neutral so it won't st...
9. Car 08-13 Auxiliary Aux Port Stereo Adaptor for Toyota Corolla Tundra Tacoma RAV4 Highlander Jack Adapter Input 86190-02010
★APPLICATION:Fits for 2007-2014 Toyota Tundra, 2009-2010 Toyota RAV4, 2011-2013 Toyota Sienna and more,Please check the instructions or check with Amazon Partfinder using your vehicle.★.REFERENCE OEM NUMBER:86190-02010, 8619002010,Direct aux port replacement for a proper fit.★COST-EFFECTIVE:...
10. Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car, Wireless Radio Adapter with Dual USB Charging Ports and Hands-Free Calling
EASY OPERATION & BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Easy one button operation for pausing, skipping song and adjusting volume. Available for iPhone X 8 plus 7 plus 7 6S 6 Plus iPad iPod, Android Samsung Galaxy S7, S6 edge, Blackberry, Sony, Nexus 5X 6P, Moto, MP3 MP4 Player etc. Wireless stream music to your car ...
11. koea Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Car Radio Audio Adapter MP3 Player Handsfree Car Kit with Dual USB Ports 5V/3.1A, LED Display Car Voltage, Play TF Card/USB Flash Drive for iPhone,iPad,Samsung
♕【Smart Bluetooth 5.0 Chip】♕Equipped with a new Bluetooth chip, 10% faster transmission speed than ordinary Bluetooth chip,save time, reduce power dissipation, integrated vehicle charging, Bluetooth music playback, MP3, voltage detection, and hands-free calling. Widely applicable to cars a...
12. Black & Decker Lithium Flexi Vacuum, 18 V, Dark Titanium by Black & Decker
- 6-person camping tent with built-in illumination for family or group trips
- LED system offers three brightness settings for overhead interior light
- Attached 9 x 6 ft. screen room offers bug-free area for relaxation
- Spacious interior has room for 2 queen airbeds
- WeatherTec system and rainfly keep tent interior dry and comfortable
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14. Black Box G1W-H Hidden Dash Cam - WDR 160 Wide Angle 4X Zoom - Full HD 1080P H.264 2.7" LCD Car DVR Video Recorder - Night Vision Motion Detection G-Sensor - NT96650 + AR0330
The Black Box G1W-H - "H" is for Hidden as this Dash Cams Sleek All Black Color and Design Keeps it Discreet while Offering the Same Superior Quality as all Black Box G1W Dash Cam ModelsFeaturing New Increased Ultra Wide WDR 160 Degree Angle 4x Zoom Lens and 5.0 Megapixel CameraAuthentic Black Box G...
15. Car Cigarette Lighter socket - TOOGOO(R) Car Charger Power Cigarette Lighter Female Socket Black w 26cm Cable
Cigarette lighter socket with brass contacts and rubber cable protector.Solder tags for cable fixing.Enables you to hard wire any product with a cigarette lighter socket.?
16. (Upgraded Version) Sumind Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Wireless Radio Adapter Hands-Free Kit with 1.7 Inch Display, QC3.0 and Smart 2.4A USB Ports, AUX Output, TF Card Mp3 Player(Silver Grey)
- Intelligent and fast charging: input 12-24 V; Output 2 USB ports: smart 2.4 A charge port which can intelligently identify android or iPhone devices and QC3.0 fast charge port
- Special design: large key for easy operation; 1.7 Inch large LCD backlight display song name/ incoming phone number and shows your car's battery level when car start; Can rotate the LCD display screen in 270-degree gooseneck for optimal viewing comfort; Turn off the FM transmitter: long pressing the next song key for 5 seconds, it will turn off the FM and functions keep charging function
- Broad compatibility: this radio adapter works with compatible devices, like iPhone, iPad, iPod, tablet, smartphones, you can transfer music in those devices to car audio via 3.5 mm audio cable; Support TF/ Micro SD card in FAT format up to 32G; Support A2DP; Support MP3/ WMA format; Also support AUX output
- High clear sound and call quality: adopted advanced interference and noise cancellation technology - CVC technology creates full duplex sound and suppresses noise and wind; Built-in microphone feature supports hands-free talking reduce interference
- Features v4.2 and EDR: compared to earlier or older versions likeV2.0, V 2.1, or V3.0, V4.2 consumes much less energy and lasts much longer; EDR(Enhanced Data Rate), which ensures a faster data transmission rate and much more stable connection between a device and the audio receiver
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17. YI cm YI-89006 2.7 FHD 1080p 1920x1080 F1.8 H.264 WDR HDR 64GB mSD Smart Dash
- The ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) - the most advanced and optimized visual recognition algorithms ensure safe driving by providing real time Lane Departure
- Emergency recording feature - Enabled by G-sensor technology, the camera automatically saves footage in the events leading up to a collision and immediately after
- High Definition Image and First-class Night vision - 1920x1080p 60fps high speed video recording captures fast moving scenes and creates high resolution images in high speed
- Features 165 ultra wide-angle to reduce blind spots and obtain full 3 lane coverage. F1.8 apertures and 3.0mx3.0m high sensitivity image sensors guarantee excellent night vision
- Built - in 2.7" TFT LCD widescreen and intuitive YI Dash Cam App - The interface features large buttons and user-friendly icons for quick recognition and intuitive operation
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18. Sony XSFB1330 5.25-Inches 240 Watt 3-Way Car Audio Speakers, 1 pair (Black)
- 3-way speaker system, 5-1/4" Foamed-Mica Cellular Reinforced Woofers, 1" Polyester Main Tweeter
- 3/4" Piezo Super Tweeter for extended high-frequency response, Perfect compatibility with Sony MEX-N and CDG-G head units, Power Bass Response w/(60 -24,000 Hz) Effective Frequency Range
- 4 ohm Speaker Impedance, 240 W Max Power Handling, 35 W Rated Power Handling
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19. Spy Tec G1W-CB Black Capacitor Edition Dash Camera| Full HD 1080P H.264 Car D...
- Updated 820mAh Battery - Can be used as a Car Dash Camera (Start / Stop Recording) - Can be be mounted for Automobile, Sports and Outdoors
- The video format is .MOV with H.264 compression codec - Ultra Clear 30 FPS at 1080P and 60 FPS at 720P
- 1080p Full HD Video & Audio Recording - WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) Lens - Features large FOV with High Quality Low Light Video Recording
- Records in Loop Recording or Still Images - Motion Detection Capable - Time Lapse Recording Capable
- Small Size that Features Stunning HD Quality Found on Larger Camera Models
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I was given a nextbase 312gw as a gift and it's been faultless. It was a "which" best buy and has GPS/WiFi and a magnetic mount so easily detachable when parked up etc.
Has nice features like the screen turns off while driving so it didn't distract you etc.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextbase-312GW-Full-1080p-Black/dp/B01ELRJW5Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543040276&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=312gw&dpPl=1&dpID=41CFviLq0aL&ref=plSrch
You can always just find a quiet car park near you on a weekend to do work.
When i didn't have a drive in London I just used the car park by my local EuroCarparts. The other units were all closed on a Saturday so no one cared. Even did a transmission fluid change with the car on four axle stands and the security guard was cool. Plus if you need parts or tools you could pop in and get some.
You can get front Brembo (so not the cheapest) brake disks and pads for your car for £52 (and possibly less). Then a couple of quid for new brake disc retaining screws ideally.
I think you'd probably need /want
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You could do without a few of these. But, even these could do it all in with tools and parts for £280.
It would also mean you can do most jobs on a car in future.
Add a oil pan and filter removal tool (maybe £15 all in) and you can do your own servicing.
A spring compressor (£20) and ball joint seperator (£20) and you could replace the entire suspension.
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I've managed to do all those things just from Youtube Videos. Saved myself a fortune in labour.
It’s perfectly fine to use tap water and a good quality car shampoo to wash your car. I also live in a hard water area, it just means that you have to be careful to dry the car properly using a chamois leather or a micro fibre towel, otherwise you will end up with streaks when it dries.
A detailing spray (usually sold as a rapid or quick detail spray bottle) is good for cleaning the car when it’s just slightly dusty. The spray lubricates the dust and allows you to wipe it away with a cloth. I like Meguiars but there are lots to choose from https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002JMO8K
Ford Fiesta? Plentiful and have had Bluetooth on the higher spec ones for a while. Probably find one under budget.
I have something like this in my car. It works really well and if you want you can use a fuse spur to have it turn on with the ignition. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078W1HQCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u8yRCb1K7B460
Bare in mind that Bluetooth on older cars will not be any good for music and was intended just for calls, so depending what you end up with you may need to upgrade it anyway.
Bluetooth is a null issue, I didn't have it in my 2015 Yaris so I bought this and it has provided me with Bluetooth
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078J7KYXB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xtBvDbA8EPZP2
So don't worry about that.
I'd highly suggest looking up a Yaris and MG3. Both are cheap to insure and can be great cars.
FYI - you can get bluetooth receivers for a few quid on Amazon, simply plug into the lighter socket and tune in via the radio.
Something like thishttps://www.amazon.co.uk/FirstE-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Adapter-Handsfree-HK203update/dp/B07BF52BY7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=257T5AOMGZR16&keywords=car+bluetooth+receiver&qid=1568905124&sprefix=car+bluetooth+%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-5
I have this one
Its pricey but highly recommended and universally liked. Failing that just go on amazon and search highest rated driving recorders and read some reviews. Plenty of top 5 lists for them out there.
I feed the wire so it fits in the trimming of my car down to my car lighter plug and barely notice it, after a minute of driving the screen goes black and it records in the background. It detects the sound of the engine to start or you can get others that record automatically if they detect movement.
I have one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Vacuuming-Cleaning-Ironing/Black-Decker-Lithium-Flexi-18-Dark-Titanium/B00IUK7ZYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484813403&sr=8-1&keywords=black+and+decker+cordless+vacuum
It's excellent.
I bought this from Amazon, it's pretty good for the price but it is quite bulky so make sure you have decent access
BALL JOINT SEPARATOR CT1578 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0044ZRTWE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
A lot of people I know are using this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Audio-Novatek-Detection-Recorder-G-sensor-Technology/dp/B00HMNFWYW
It's £25 and is packed full of features :)
Find a fuse in the internal fuse box that's ignition-switched, and add another cigarette lighter via a fuse tap:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Cigarette-Lighter-socket-Charger/dp/B01G6PDU1I
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Circuit-Holder-Adapter-Micro2/dp/B075J3ZMQC
Then you don't have to worry about it, your dashcam will come on when you turn the key, and you'll still have the original socket for other stuff.
Mine's all stuffed behind the glove box, so it's neater too.
I do. Touch wood, never had to use it.
However, I was a claims investigator for ten years and the evidence these things provide is invaluable. Whereas a lot of claims used to be one word against the other, now we have absolute proof one way or another.
It works two ways though; if you drive like a twat and get in an incident, it may be used against you!
I've tried a few and this is my current one, by far the best quality I have had, especially at night - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transcend-DrivePro-Video-Recorder-Built-/dp/B00GRYT5QI/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1453021221&sr=1-7&keywords=dash+cam
I bought one of these They work great.
Not that exact one but similar thing.
I've got this one and it's REALLY good quality, even at night, but I paid £31 for it in a sale.
I put a pair of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RXIGI9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In my girlfriends 2007 Clio, which I believe is still the MKII.
Fitting is as easy as prying the speaker grille off the front, unscrewing the speaker, unplugging the cables on the old speaker, plugging the cables on the new one speaker, screwing it into the same holes and clipping the grille back on.
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