Kevin Baldwin – contributor
It was only a couple of months ago that I was telling you about the spate of Defender thefts in the West Yorkshire area which had reached such epidemic proportions that it had prompted the local Police to implement a stop and check policy on any Defender, night and day. I reported that although this hadn’t seemed to deter whoever was responsible, thankfully my 90 had managed to escape the attention of the local ‘TWOC’ers’. That’ll teach me…
For the first time in 25 years of motoring I’ve become a car crime statistic, with an insurance claim, another first for me, for my stolen Defender Td5 90. Ironically, it wasn’t at home where the Defender was stolen. Instead, a Holiday Inn car park in Northampton was the last known sighting of my 90. And it was the first time K3MUD had been outside West Yorkshire in months! As I sit here typing this two weeks after the event, I’ve finally resigned myself never to see it again.
Live the home mechanic dream with this AC and DC TIG welder from Frost. The 176i is a professional welding machine suitable for use on a variety of materials, including aluminium and alloys, mild steel, stainless steel, copper and brass. It is straightforward to operate, but has all the functions necessary to produce aerospace-quality work.
GAP Security has just become the sole UK distributor of TOADTRAK GPS vehicle tracking devices. The TOADTRAK is Thatcham approved, and recognised by every UK insurance company.
Wolfrace has recenty released these alloy wheels for use on luxury SUVs. The premium range of Wolf RR and Wolf Design rims are available in a wide variety of sizes, and the Wolf Design rims can be drilled to fit almost any vehicle. Wolf RR wheels are designed for use on vehicles with a five-stud fitment, including the new Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X6.
These glowplug reamers are available from Sykes Picavant. They enable home mechanics to clean, and re-cut if need be, their diesel vehicle’s glowplugs, thereby improving engine starting and efficiency.
The Skoda Yeti isn’t everyone’s idea of a hardcore off-roader. Owners of the vehicle can now give it a slightly tougher appearance, however, thanks to ANTEC’s stainless steel styling parts.
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Upcountry Auto Products has just launched this hardcover for the Mitsubishi L200 long-bed. It retains the distinctive silhouette of the pick-up, while providing lockable storage and colour-coding to match the paintwork. The product is designed for the 2010 model year of Mitsubishi’s popular truck. Price is £1099 excluding VAT.
Devon 4×4 has just released a range of underbody protection for the Land Rover Discovery 4, bringing a welcome boost to the vehicle’s mud-plugging credentials.
The Tunit enables vehicle owners to enhance performance without any need to alter the original equipment or programming. An aftermarket fitment, it can be adjusted for optimum efficiency and is portable – meaning that if you change your 4×4, you can take the box with you.