Discover Totton & Eling Oct/Nov 2014

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Totton & Eling including Ashurst & Cadnam

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NEXT ISSUE DATES NEXT ISSUE: DIARY DATES Advertisement copy deadline: 19 November 1st Distribution: w/c 19 November 2nd Distribution: w/c 27 November Distribution This edition of Discover is printed bi-monthly and distribution is split into two drops.

Drop 1 is delivered to 8,000 homes in Totton & Eling and Drop 2 is three weeks later to 6,300 homes in postcodes SO40 2 & 7 including Ashurst and Cadnam.

150,000 circulation 11 local editions

Big Surprises come in Small Packages Not long ago, business success was judged by a swanky office or a shiny showroom. A receptionist would welcome you through the door and the car park was full of company cars with the MD’s Jag in prime position marked “RESERVED”.

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But welcome to 2014. These days, home based business are often just as successful, with highly skilled people able to provide great service but with lower overheads sometimes but not always leading to particularly competitive prices.

And we are testament to that. Discover Magazines is the biggest local magazine publisher in this area, but you wouldn’t know it by the size of our office. We have always operated successfully and efficiently from our homes.

Clearly premises open to the public can add credibility (and sometimes are necessary – not too many car servicing businesses are run from the spare room!). But Discover is keen to support the good ‘one man band’ businesses that don’t have an office or showroom and are home based. If an advert doesn’t include an address or landline number then it’s likely the business is mobile without a formal office. With modern technology, mobile phones and cloud computing, working remotely, on the move or from home has become a very acceptable way of running a company. So, if you use Discover to find a local company and want to check out their credentials ask for proof of professional memberships, insurance and references rather than what their address is.

As you can imagine, we do come across some dodgy, fly-by-night businesses wanting to advertise and disappear without paying. We know the signs; we hear of reputations and we will decline advertising from poor payers or very unreliable communicators. We can’t catch them all though, so if you have a bad experience with any of our advertisers please feel free to inform us. If you’ve had a good one, we’d love to hear it, too.

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So he set up First Call Heating and 21 years later is still looking for ways to improve his company and help his customers when they realise that their long-serving boiler has given up the ghost.

First Call Heating is now a local, well thought of heating company operating from their showroom in Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford. They train and employ local engineers and only cover the SO and PO postal areas so are always ready to respond in that critical situation when the boiler fails and your home is starting to feel like Iceland.

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Discover What’s On HUGLESS DOUGLAS 28 Oct, 11am & 2pm Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. But Douglas soon discovers that there’s only one hug that will do - a big bear hug from his mum! Little Cubs aged 3 - 7 years old will love this heartwarming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too. £10/£8.

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Children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required. £2 to carve a pumpkin, admission fee applies for adults.

01794 368787 FOREST PLAY 28 Oct, 10:30am to 1pm Foxbury, nr. East Wellow SO43 7NY Play with campfire lighting, den building and woodland craft in a safe enclosure with space to play and learn. The ready-made fire pit perfect for marshmallow toasting and hot drinks. £5 child, £2.50 adult. 01792 340757 8

WILD BUSHCRAFT AT MOTTISFONT 29 Oct, 10am-12Noon, 1-3pm Mottisfont, Nr. Romsey Have fun in the wilderness by learning skills such as building your own shelter and ways to create fire. Adults £3, Child £6. 01794 340757. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont HALLOWEEN CANOEING 31 Oct, 6:30-8pm Bailey’s Hard, Brockenhurst Fancy dress Halloween Canoeing party at dusk along the Beaulieu River to Bucklers Hard and riverside walk back. Prizes for best costume and a hot drink to start. Adult £22, Child £17. 07717132342 (B) FUNGI IN THE FOREST 31 Oct- 2 Nov, anytime between 10am to 4pm New Forest Reptile Centre Enjoy a fascinating display of fungi by Hampshire Fungus Recording Group. Free entry. 02380 283141 www. hampshirefungi. org.uk THE MAGIC OF NATURE 31 Oct, 10:30am12:30pm Millyford Bridge Car Park SO43 7GR / OS Grid Ref: SU268078 Children aged 6-9 discover and explore the magic of nature in a beautiful part of the New Forest with hands on activities. £5.50 per child.

02380 283141. (B) HALLOWEEN AT HANGAR FARM 31 Oct, 2-8pm Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton Lantern making workshop 2-4pm (£6). Ghost Walk 6pm,

includesPumpkin Soup & Roll (£8). A fun and spooky evening for all the family. 02380 667683 STORY TELLING AROUND THE FIRE 31 Oct, 6-8pm Testwood Lakes Centre, Totton An atmospheric night time walk and stories around the fire in our Bronze Age roundhouse for all ages. £3 each. Children must be accompanies by an adult.

Sorry, no dogs. 02380 667929. (B) PIANO RECITAL AT ROMSEY ABBEY 1 Nov, 12Noon to 3pm Romsey SO51 8EP Local Pianist and Composer, Charles Timberlake, from Titchfield, gives an informal piano recital in the Abbey in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace hospices. From well-known ballads, show tunes, television themes and hymns (both modern and traditional) to his original compositions. Free admission, donations welcomed.

Refreshments. 01794 513125 OLIVER! 5-8 Nov, 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat Matinee) Waterside Theatre, Holbury One of the most beloved of British musicals with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. Songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, I’d Do Anything and Oom Pah Pah. £10 or Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £35. 02380 848529 www.ticketsource.co.uk/ watersidemusicalsociety WINTER LECTURE LUNCH 6 Nov, 11am Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey Local historian Mary South examines the female contribution to the war effort. Coffee on arrival at Jermyn s House. £22.50 each

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02380 813437 FIREWORKS NIGHT 8 Nov, 6pm (Gates Open) Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey SO31 5GA Refreshments, miniature train rides and mini fun fair also available. Cedar tea rooms will be open until 7.30pm. Tickets in advance Adult £5, child £3. On the night Adult £7, Child £5.

02380 455157 CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND DECORATIONS 13 Nov, 11 Dec 2-4pm Tools for Self Reliance, Netley Marsh SO40 7GY Tree decorations, small boxes made from Christmas cards, novelty items and festive Dorset buttons.

(Table decorations on 11 Dec) £10 to include all materials. 02380 869697. (B) 1940’s OLD KIT BAG DANCE 14 Nov, 7-11:30pm Empire Hall, Totton SO40 3PY Singers and a live band bringing the sounds of the 30’s and 40’s alive followed by the magic sounds from a Vintage DJ. Dance troupe, Hog Roast or a vegetarian option. Raising money for the Royal British Legion for the Hampshire Welfare account helping local ex-servicemen. £20. Come in vintage attire.

07977837041 www.oldkitbag.org AIRCRAFT ENTHUSIASTS FAIR 23 Nov, 10am to 4pm Museum of Army Flying This event proves popular every year with scores of modellers and enthusiasts being lured by numerous stalls containing books, magazines, photographs, and aviation memorabilia and modelling equipment.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT FAYRE 23 Nov, 10am to 3pm Careys Manor, Brockenhurst Shopping in preparation for Christmas or treat yourself from one of the exclusive stalls. £3. All proceeds to Autism Hampshire. 01489 880881 SNOWY DEER IN PASTEL PENCIL 23 Nov, 10am to 4pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey Friendly step by step instruction to help you draw a snowy deer in pastel pencils. Create realistic animals features and fur. All materials included. Suitable for beginners and improvers. £50 each, includes light refreshments.

01794 389318. (B) TRADITIONAL BREAD MAKING 29 Nov, 10am to 5pm Minstead Study Centre, Lyndhurst One day bread making master class for Sourdough. Sourdough bread will be provided for lunch including fillings, coffee, tea and cake! £65.

02380 813437 CHRISTMAS BABY AND CHILDREN’S MARKET 29 Nov, 2-4pm Romsey Community School, Main Hall SO51 8ZB Over 30 Stalls. To book a stall email kirstenmonro@ babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk. Entrance £1, Kids Free, Free Parking.

ART, CRAFT AND GIFT FAYRE 30 Nov, 10am to 4pm University of Southampton, Staff Social Centre SO17 1BJ Something for everyone with over 125 stands. Crafts and gift products, cards, jewellery, pottery, paintings, prints, wood carvings and more. £2.00 - under 10’s free. 023 8059 2832

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CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATIONS 11 Dec, 2-4pm Tools For Self Reliance, Netley Marsh SO40 7GY Learn how to make Christmas Table decorations. £10 includes all materials. 023 8086 9697. Free parking. (B)

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Choosing Exterior Doors External doors in the home can account for around 15% of the heat lost in the home. However if they are in poor condition (or just very old) this loss can rise significantly. Not only is going to adding to your heating bill, it’s likely to be draughty and noisy too.

Wooden doors are particularly aethestically pleasing. A high quality door will last for many years, offering good security.

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The Gunpowder Plot

by Jackie Brewster

“Is there any chance you could give me a hand?”

Carrie looked up from the library photocopier at the young man.

It was the same one she’d been discretely watching across the bookshelves as he struggled to finish his essay.

“I need to enlarge this picture and I’m not sure how”, he said.

Carrie reasoned that she had only been watching him because she thought he might be the poor bloke that Marissa had got her claws into. She could see why; even though he was wearing his jumper inside out, he was rather cute.

As well as being a student, Carrie worked evenings at the college library, and had come to notice most things. For example, she’d seen him cast anxious glances at the library clock, and suspected that tonight was the night that Marissa had finally agreed to go on a date with him. there was a big Bonfire Party in town, and she’d overheard Marissa boasting that this guy was so besotted with her he would be buying her entry ticket and her drinks all night.

Poor man, what was he letting himself in for?

Carrie stared at the book he was holding out to her.

“I’m sorry?” she said.

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apologetically, “I’m in a bit of a hurry”.

If he was hoping to catch the six o’clock bus into town, Carrie thought, he was cutting it rather fine. Slowly, she took the book.

“Sure, what do you want enlarging?”

“It’s the Palace of Westminster”. he pointed to the page, “I need it blowing up”.

She looked at the picture and laughed. “that’s the houses of Parliament isn’t it?” “yes”, he adjusted his glasses, “it’s for an essay”. “you’re asking me to help you blow up the houses of Parliament?” She giggled, “tonight of all nights?” he stared at her blankly.

“It’s bonfire night”, she explained.

“Course!”, he grinned, “I’m going to a bonfire party”.

“Got a hot date lined up?” Carrie said, and laughed at her own joke.

“Something like that”. he blushed.

“We don’t want you to be late”.

Carrie smiled, “I bet she’ll have you hung drawn and quartered”.

Knowing Marissa, thought Carrie, that’s the least she would do. he laughed nervously.

Carrie placed the book carefully on the photocopier, “Does this make me a coconspirator?” she asked, and

pressed a few buttons.

“About what?” he said.

“About your gunpowder plot?” “oh yeah”. he glanced at the clock again and winced. Carrie bit her lip and pressed the start button. Nothing happened. “that’s odd”. She gave the machine a kick. It stayed silent.

Carrie methodically went through the whole process again, twice; patiently checking everything, but still nothing.

“I’m sorry, the machine’s playing up”, she sighed, “our technician will be back in an hour, can you come back then?” the library clock chimed six. the young man slumped against the wall. the bus was leaving without him.

“Cheer up”, Carrie said guiltily, “I’m sure she won’t mind waiting”. It was common knowledge that Marissa waited for nobody. She took a deep breath, “I’m finishing work now. Can I buy you a drink in the student bar to help pass the time?”

“Why not?” he managed a smile, “you’ve been really helpful”.

“I’m Carrie”. She comically held out her hand, “What’s your name?”

“It’s Guy”, he smiled and shook it warmly. “Guy Fawkes”. “you’re joking?”

“Got you”. he grinned, “It’s tom”.

“I’ll get my stuff and meet you there in five”.

Carrie waved him off, and, as he walked away, bent down and switched the photocopier back on.

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a ‘body map’ that can be used to treat the whole body; points corresponding to problem areas will feel tender when massaged.

Most practitioners work on the feet with the right foot corresponding to the right side of the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side. Reflexology is often used to treat stress, insomnia, headaches and hormonal or digestive problems’.

Having a Reflexology Treatment A treatment lasts around 45 minutes. On the first visit, the reflexologist will discuss the patient’s medical history. Patients usually sit in a reclining chair for treatment, and the reflexologist may apply cream or powder before massaging their feet with firm, precise motions using the side and end of the thumb and sometimes the fingers. It may feel a little uncomfortable but should not cause pain.

Hand reflexology is equally effective but rarely used

in the UK. Reflexologists usually work on one foot or hand at a time, but massage both hands/feet during the treatment.

Efficacy and Evidence Reflexology is used to complement, not replace, conventional medicine but there is growing evidence that it may help with stress, pain, fatigue and depression. Research is not yet conclusive but these apparent benefits make reflexology a popular treatment for cancer symptoms.

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1. Charity shops The Hospice Shop in Chandlers Ford takes both electrical items and furniture and will even collect larger items of furniture. Help the Aged in the Fryern Arcade, and the Marie Curie Cancer shop near the library both accept general bric-a-brac.

2. Gumtree/Friday Ads Both Gumtree and Friday Ads allow you to list for free, even with pictures. You can look on Google images for the item and use that as the picture rather than trying to take one yourself.

3. Dress Agencies For ladies clothing that you feel is still worth something, consider using a dress agency. My favourite is Labels in Bishop’s Waltham, but prebook if you want take clothes in. www.labelsdressagency.co.uk.

4. Freecycle Do a Google search on Freecycle Eastleigh. It couldn’t be easier, you don’t even need to put a picture, just a brief text description of what you are willing to give away and you’ll receive emails from people willing to come and collect your unwanted goods.

5. Recycling Banks Too many to list here, but often near supermarkets most of which will take glass bottles/jars and clothes/textiles.

6. Recycling Centre Eastleigh’s Household Waste Recycling Centre on Woodside Avenue is open from 8am to 7pm until 30th September, and from 1st Octber, 8am to 4pm, 7 days a week. In addition to the materials taken by the Recycling Banks, the ‘tip’ will also take wood, electrical, paint, garden waste and soil and rubble. For a full list www.tiny.cc/thetip.

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GARDENING

A Fresh Look at Conifers

By Pippa Greenwood All year round colour in your garden

As the planting season is very much upon us, it is time to take a fresh look at conifers, they’re a lot more versatile and considerably more attractive than you may have realised, and a great way to add colour, texture and living sculpture to your garden 365 days of the year.

Yes, these evergreen plants have great garden potential so take a look at some of the great ways that conifers can be used in gardens, with several hundred different cultivars of conifer to choose from in the UK, there really is one to suit every situation!

Dwarf Conifers There are lots of conifers which really are dwarf, and reach a maximum height of 1m (3ft).

These are obviously particularly useful for small gardens and backyards and will often add a great extra dimension to a rock garden or a small-scale border.

They may need an occasional trimming, but generally hold their shape well.

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Pyramid-shaped Conifers With their relatively wide bases and narrow tops, pyramidal conifers can bring welcome shape, texture and evergreen colour to your garden and look lovely grown as a single, specimen tree in the lawn, and are often useful if carefully positioned to hide an eyesore.

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Ground cover is great for hiding low-lying eyesores, such as manhole covers an evergreen groundcover hides them all year long. Low growing conifers also work well for covering steep slopes and edging paths and beds. They will help to keep weeds at bay and are extremely low maintenance.

Recommended: Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Coat’, Juniperus conferata, Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’.

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Conifer Planting & Growing Tips Make the planting hole a minimum of 1m wide by 30cm deep and incorporate plenty of bulky organic matter such as garden compost, proprietary planting mix or well-rotted manure.

Tease or spread out the roots well and backfill the hole with garden soil mixed with planting compost.

Make sure that only the roots are below the soil surface, water in well.

Keep the soil moist at all times, especially during late spring and summer when drought is likely.

Feed in April using a proprietary fertiliser to keep the growth good and ensure it is a good colour.

Trim conifers regularly but remember if you cut back into old or brown growth you’ll run in to trouble as they don’t produce dormant buds and you’ll end up exposing all the old growth.

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Planning for Building Work

by Katherine Sorrell

Thinking of getting the builders in? Forward planning is vital. Our expert has some handy advice.

Ready, Steady, Go? It may sound obvious, but do you know exactly what work needs doing to your home? Think structure first, then decoration.

Are the walls and roof safe and sound? Is the house warm enough in winter? How good is your boiler – have you got hot water whenever you need it? Do your windows stick; do your stairs creak, do your gutters drip or is your plaster crumbling away?

Aim to get all the boring but necessary repairs and renovations out of the way – you might want to look for tradespeople (from builders to carpenters, electricians to plumbers) in the pages of this magazine – before turning your attention to paint colours, floorings and soft furnishings.

Then sort out your budget, agree a programme of work and get ready to make a few cups of tea.

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Keep safety first and foremost if you’re doing any building work yourself. Never attempt any work that you are not competent to handle and, if it involves gas or electricity, call in a professional. If necessary, take the time to do a course, read a book or at least watch relevant internet videos. Use the right tool for the job, and ensure it’s in good working order before you start. Make sure you know how to use hire tools properly. Wear appropriate clothing, keep pets and children out of the way, tie long hair back and don’t smoke on the job. Heavy lifting to be done? Get help at the appropriate time. Be especially careful when using a ladder, don’t rush or cut corners, and store tools and equipment safely. Ventilate any areas where there are fumes or a great deal of dust and, last but by no means least, keep a first aid kit handy, just in case.

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Rules and Regulations

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Before you start any building work – and especially if it’s a major change such as an extension or conversion – find out whether or not you need to obtain planning permission from your local authority.

Go to planningportal.gov.uk/permission for lots of information. If you live in a listed building, green belt or a conservation area, you should be especially careful to get the necessary consents – it is a criminal offence to fail to apply for listed building consent when required, for example, so it is always worth checking with your local planning authority.

You may also be surprised to find that Building Regulations cover most aspects of work to your home, from the energy efficiency of new windows to electrical installations. It is important that you comply with them, because if you don’t you could be asked to alter or remove the work. You would also have problems when you come to sell your property. Confirm with your builder that he is taking responsibility for compliance – and get the necessary documentation to prove it once the work is finished. If you are doing the work yourself, talk to the building control department of your local authority.

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TECHNOLOGY

Some Like It Hot Technology taking the expense out of heating your home With summer a rapidly fading memory it’s likely that you’ve had the central heating on for weeks or even months.

With energy prices constantly increasing, a few simple bits of kit can make a huge difference to your outgoings.

One of the simplest changes you can make is to replace your boiler’s old timer with a modern digital programmer, such as Siemens’ RWB29. This £45 device enables you to set different times for weekdays and weekends, and you can set three different heating times per day. Installing it and any similar programmer isn’t a particularly difficult job and the extra control it offers can help reduce your heating bills.

Another option is to invest in thermostatic radiator valves, or TRVs for short. With prices starting at around £7, TRVs are simple to fit and enable you to set different temperatures in different rooms, so for example you might set the bedrooms to be several degrees cooler than the living room. You can even get digital ones such as the Terrier i-temp i30, which enables you to set up to 6 different temperature settings per day - handy if the 32

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One of the most advanced home energy gadgets is the Nest learning thermostat, which is now owned by Google. The £249 device isn’t just a good looking thermostat; it’s a computer that learns your everyday activities and sets the heating to suit - and it knows when you’re out, lowering the heating accordingly.

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A thermostat is hardly the most exciting sounding gadget, but Nest has big ideas: Google has teamed up with the likes of Mercedes-Benz and fitness gadget maker Jawbone, remote control firm Logitech and garage door firm Chamberlain to make Nest compatible with their products. A Mercedes car knows what time you’ll be home and can alert the thermostat accordingly; a Jawbone fitness tracker can tell when you’re waking up and can turn the heating up automatically; all-in-one remotes can get all your entertainment gadgets ready for a movie while dropping the temperature to make the thriller even more chilling. It won’t be long before Google adds voice control to the mix, and it’s clear that it sees Nest as the centre of a much wider home automation system.

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By James Baggott, editor of CarDealerMagazine.co.uk It’s not very often a car comes along with the promise of ‘changing the game’ – but that’s exactly what Mitsubishi believes its new plug-in hybrid Outlander will do. We took it for a spin on and off road to see if we can believe the hype.

What is it?

It’s an SUV with a seriously clever powertrain that combines a 2.0-litre petrol unit with battery technology. On pure electric the car can travel up to 32 miles, even at motorway speeds, and when the batteries are depleted an engine takes over to keep you motoring.

All that clever technology has huge benefits too such as no road tax, Congestion Charge exemption, and just 5% BIK for company car drivers. But that’s not all – you get all this with NO price premium over the equivalent diesel model.

That’s an industry first and to put it into perspective, Volvo’s plug-in hybrid V60 commands an £11,000 premium over the diesel.

What’s under the bonnet?

It’s not what’s under the bonnet that matters but what’s hidden in the floor; a wedge of batteries.

As the plug-in name suggests you can top these up every night, for around £1, from a normal three-pin plug. If you do no more than 30-odd miles a day, and top the car up every night, you’ll never use the fuel in the tank. On those occasions when a longer trip needs to be made, you can use the electric range and then rely on the petrol unit to power the wheels,

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Combines a 2.0 litre petrol unit with battery technology

which in itself will do 48mpg. The switch between the two units is seamless. Officially the combined economy is 148mpg, but this will vary depending on where you use it and how often you charge the batteries.

What’s the spec like?

The bottom of the range model gets 18-inch alloys, cruise control, air-con, leather steering wheel, reversing camera, Bluetooth and a lot more. On higher spec models there’s a mobile phone App (Apple and Windows) that lets you change the heating settings, view current range and even operate the headlights and horn remotely.

Also, it’s worth remembering this is a proper off-roader with 190mm ground clearance, four-wheel drive and Mitsubishi’s renowned reliability.

Any rivals?

Not really. This is the first true plug-in hybrid SUV. The closest thing to a rival comes from Volvo, in the shape of its S60 plug-in hybrid – but remember that costs nearly £50,000, and commands a £11,280 premium over the equivalent diesel. The Outlander PHEV starts at a ridiculous £28,249.

What’s it like to drive?

In EV mode it’s near silent and although the petrol unit is a little revvy when it kicks in, it’s not nasty. It’ll hit 60mph in 11 seconds, which is quicker than the diesel, and reaches a top speed of 106mph. It’s all very refined though and wind and road noise is kept to a minimum. There are

lots of clever tricks up the PHEVF’s sleeve too – like the ability to hold a charge and use the petrol engine instead at the touch of a button, and the ability to recharge back to 80 per cent when left on tick over for just half an hour. Our only complaint would be a rather hard ride.

The AOL Cars Verdict The biggest winners are company car drivers who effectively get a £10,000 pay rise a year if they’re higher rate tax payers, plus free fuel. Business owners are winners too as they can write down the full cost of the car in the first year. If you’re a normal car driver then the benefits of EV motoring, no road tax and Congestion Charge exemption will be equally attractive. And remember this is all wrapped up in a comfortable, highriding, go-anywhere off-roader. Our guess is Mitsubishi won’t be able to make them fast enough…

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