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solar panel battery maintainer
Vehicle Batteries

Why Motorists Need a Solar Panel Battery Maintainer

A solar panel battery maintainer is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to protect your car battery from the damage caused by sitting unused. Ray explains why they matter, how they work, and who needs one.

R Ray Barnes
Vehicle Security

How to Hide a GPS Tracker on Your Car, Van, or Motorcycle

A tracker is only as good as its hiding spot. Here's how to think about hiding one on a car, van, or motorcycle and the mistakes that make them easy to find.

R Ray Barnes
Vehicle Security

Do GPS Trackers Actually Work? What the Data Says..

It's a fair question. GPS trackers cost money, need charging, need a subscription. Do they actually help get stolen vehicles back? Here's the honest answer.

R Ray Barnes
Vehicle Security

Monimoto vs Apple AirTag — Which One Actually Protects Your Vehicle?

I get asked this a lot AirTag or a proper GPS tracker? I've used a Monimoto on my motorcycle and now my van. Here's the honest difference between the two and which one I'd actually recommend.

R Ray Barnes
Vehicle Security

What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Stolen — The First Steps That Matter Most

Most people have no idea what to do in the first hour after their vehicle is stolen. Those first steps matter more than anything that comes after. Here's exactly what to do.

R Ray Barnes
Vehicle Security

Keyless Car Theft — How It Works and What You Can Do About It

Keyless car theft is one of the most common ways vehicles are taken right now and it happens faster than most people realise. Here's how it works and what you can do to stop it.

R Ray Barnes
Vehicle Tracking Security
Vehicle Security

Vehicle Tracking: Maybe Your Best Chance of Getting Your Car Back

If Your Vehicle Gets Stolen, This Is Your Best Chance of Getting It Back

R Ray Barnes
Car Battery Guide

Signs of a Dying Car Battery Before It Leaves You Stranded

R Ray Barnes
Car Wont Start

Car Won’t Start? The 7 Problems I See Most at the Roadside

R Ray Barnes

Car Starts Then Dies Immediately - What Could Be Wrong?

R Ray Barnes
Car Battery Guide

Car Clicks But Won’t Start - The Most Common Causes

R Ray Barnes
Winter Motoring

Winter Car Checklist: Essential Tips & Gear Every Motorist Needs

R Ray Barnes
Motoring Tips

This Simple Key Blade Trick To Save You From Being Locked Out Of Your Vehicle

R Ray Barnes
Car Battery Guide

How Long Should a Car Run after Getting a Jump start?

R Ray Barnes
Car Battery Guide

How Long Do Car Batteries Last? What Drivers Should Know

R Ray Barnes
Car Battery Guide

Car Battery Voltage Explained, What Counts as Flat?

R Ray Barnes
Car Battery Guide

AGM vs EFB vs Standard Car Batteries Explained

R Ray Barnes
12V Car Battery Explained – The Complete Guide for Drivers
Car Battery Guide

12V Car Battery Explained – The Complete Guide for Drivers

R Ray Barnes

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