Alpinestars TZ-1 1 Piece Suit Red

Advantages: Excellent protection, Custom fit, Price, Quality of service, Experience
Disadvantages: Not as flashy as some designer leathers. Need to be worn in

...of previous customers – I’m in there somewhere too haha! Once you’ve been measured thoroughly, (and I do mean Thoroughly - they are experts at this remember) you’ll have to wait from 8 – 12 weeks for your leathers, depending on how busy they are and they are usually pretty busy, especially in the run up to race season (Xmas – March). I was measured for mine in July and picked them up 10 weeks later. When you first try on your new leathers they feel very heavy and perhaps even slightly restrictive, but you soon get used to this and once on the bike, everything fits perfectly. They are designed to fit whilst being ridden in, not whilst walking around so I find it more comfortable to unzip the front and slide the shoulders back slightly once I’m off the bike. I also found that I need to wear a 1-piece lycra/cotton suit under my leathers... Read review

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Advantages: Roomy, quiet, comfortable, quite economical.
Disadvantages: Not the prettiest!

...I have run an A6 1.8T SE since 1999 and the car has been virtually flawless. It is a very comfortable and roomy car with surprising levels of performance and economy. The cabin is still unsurpassed for quality and simplicity of operation. The SE spec is excellent with dual zone climate control, a first rate radio cassette (ours has a CD changer too but no LW for the cricket), plus a very accurate fuel computer. In all the time I have had the car we have averaged 35mpg and the only spending apart from servicing has been on tyres and a battery. The car still looks good, the paint finish is better than some new cars and the pearlescent finishes suit the car. Problems? Well check the pollen filter does not get blocked, it is a 2 minute job but a blocked one (mine was covered in leaves) can result in water in the passenger footwell... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Looks yukkie

...I brought the agila few years, the reason i brought it was because it was cheap, and as i was a student i was strapped for cash. however during the following year i drove it, however i used to get alot of comments from my friends: 'this car doesn't suit you' 'it looks like a box...' 'it looks like a van ...' It cost me £7600 to buy, and i used it for 7 months. The main problem i encoutered was the locking. After a few months, everytime I locked the car, it made a strange noise. Vauxhall refused to fix it, as the locks were contracted to a third party, however they did give me a number to ring. Hence i personally didn't like it, it doesn't suit the young. However if you want a cheap car, buy this. you get get excellent mileage, if you are careful around 300 miles on a full tank, easy to go through traffic, however rather sluggish... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful