Over the past couple of years, I’ve driven many different Audi SUVs; the Q2, Q5 and the Q7 among them. The Audi A6 Avant was going to be a different experience. I hoped it would be a much more practical family vehicle than the Q7 yet more spacious than any of the other Audis I have driven. Without further ado, here's what I thought. … [Read more...]
Roqing the school run in a Skoda
When I’m test driving cars, it’s sometimes very apparent when a manufacture has created something with massive appeal to the family market. Although I can only base this on my own anecdotal evidence, Skoda seems to have achieved this with the Karoq. … [Read more...]
The Redex Experiment. How did it work out?
I have been conducting an experiment for the past few months. Every time I’ve filled up the family car, I’ve been adding a bottle or two of Redex fuel additive to see whether it improves the car’s performance. The experiment has now finished and I am in a position to tell you what I think. … [Read more...]
Making the school run that bit easier
The school run is one of those aspects of parenting that causes me pain. Actually, that’s a bit harsh, the journey home in the evenings is often great fun with relaxed children who want to chat. The morning drop-off, well, that’s a different story. … [Read more...]
Reviewed: Next Base 112 dash cam
If there's one thing readers of Dadbloguk like, it's a dash cam review. That's certainly what the statistics tell me. It is, therefore, with great pleasure I present my review of the Next Base 112 dash cam. … [Read more...]