Phil West
Journalist
A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.
Clarke MGH2 4.2kW Mobile Gas Heater with Folding Cabinet review
The Clarke MGH2 4.2KW Mobile Gas Heater with Folding Cabinet is an effective, well-designed gas heater for your home workshop or garage.
Clarke CML6 500kg Mechanical Motorcycle Table Lift review
The Clarke CML6 500KG Mechanical Motorcycle Table Lift is great way of lifting your bike in order to get its wheels off the ground.
Clarke CAM20R 20" High Output Orbital Drum Fan (230V) review
The Clarke CAM20R 20” High Output Orbital Drum Fan (230V) is a great way of keeping cool in your home workshop or garage.
Clarke DEVIL2800PTC-B 2.8kW Ceramic Fan Heater review
The Clarke DEVIL2800PTC-B 2.8kW Ceramic Fan Heater is best-selling way to keep your garage or workshop warm
Clarke CWB-R1B Workbench with Pegboard Back review
The Clarke CWB-R1B Workbench with Pegboard Back is a good, affordable workbench with lots of features for home workshop use.
Clarke COMBGSMO4 Modular Storage System review
The Clarke COMBGSMO4 Modular Storage System is a brilliant way to get the luxury fitted workshop of your dreams.
Clarke PRO389 62 Piece 1/2" and 1/4" Drive Socket and Bit Set review
The Clarke PRO389 62-piece ½ and ¼ in Drive Socket and Bit Set is an excellent mid-to-high end socket set for home workshop and garage use.
Clarke PL5R Slim Pocket LED Work Light/Torch with Swivel Head & Charging Kit review
The Clarke PL5R Slim Pocket LED Work Light/Torch with Swivel Head and Charging Kit is a compact, affordable, versatile light that could prove an essential workshop accessory.
Clarke C12BT 12V Digital Battery Tester review
The Clarke C12BT 12V Digital Battery Tester is a great, affordable way of checking that your battery (and charger) is working correctly.
Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater review
The Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater is an effective, compact and well-priced year-round heating solution for your workshop, garage – or ‘mancave’!
Clarke PRO378 32 Piece ½" Drive Metric Socket Set review
The Clarke Pro357 32-piece 1/2in Drive Metric Socket Set from Machine Mart is a great mid-range socket set that’s ideal for the home mechanic.
Clarke CHT859 300 Piece AF/Metric Home Garage Repair Kit review
The Clarke CHT859 300-piece AF/Metric Home Garage Repair Kit is a complete, professional quality tool set in a purpose-built cabinet but at a bargain price.
Clarke PRO357 18-Piece 3/8" Drive Socket Set review
The Clarke Pro357 18-piece 3/8in Drive Socket Set from Machine Mart is a great introductory set of mixed sockets at a very affordable price.
Clarke MC90 Large Motorcycle Cover review
The Clarke MC90 Large Motorcycle Cover is a bargain, highly rated solution to keeping your bike from the worst of the elements when no garage is available.
Clarke CBB217C HD Plus 7 Drawer Tool Cabinet review
The Clarke CBB217C HD Plus 7 Drawer Tool Cabinet is a professional quality tool chest at an affordable price that would grace any home mechanic’s workshop or garage.
Laser 4267 Motorbike Fly Wheel Puller review
The Laser 4267 Motorbike Fly Wheel Puller is a great example of a straightforward but sometime vital tool that does exactly what it says on the tin!
18 Piece Polishing Kit review
This 18-piece polishing kit from Machine Mart is just what you need if trying to buff or polish tarnished metals of all types – and even plastics!
Expert by Facom E200901B - Vacuum Brake Bleeder review
The Expert by Facom E200901B Vacuum Brake Bleeder is a brilliant, high-quality tool that makes light work of one of motorcycling’s fiddliest home servicing jobs.
Clarke CMS2 Height Adjustable Mechanics Seat review
The Clarke CMS2 Height-Adjustable Mechanics Seat is just what you need if you’re fed up of kneeling or sitting on your workshop or garage floor.
Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift review
The Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift from Machine Mart is a great workbench for bikes and has the bonus of being one of the most affordable around.
Clarke CFSR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) review
The Clarke CSFR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) is a bike ramp that does its job excellently – and at a temptingly affordable price.
10 Supermotos Guaranteed to Upset Your Neighbours (And Delight You)
Woefully impractical and hilariously brilliant - that’s how you describe a supermoto. We list the 10 best models currently in production.
Laser 4862 Motorcycle Flywheel Puller 10 piece Set review
The Laser 4662 Motorcycle Flywheel Puller 10-piece Set has all the bits you need to turn a sometimes tricky, off-putting job into an easy, straight-forward one.
Laser 4854 Motorcycle Tyre Lever 300mm review
The Laser 300mm motorcycle tyre lever is a great, affordable example of an effective tool which makes biking jobs easy and thus saves you money