36 LEISURE
THE WEEK 7 May 2022Consumer
SwiftyONE MK3 Reminiscent of the Brompton
bike, the SwiftyONE MK3 comes in green, blue
and black and extends for taller riders up to 6ft
5in. It folds up for commuting, weighs 8.3kg, and
has 16-inch pneumatic wheels. It’s not cheap, but
it is built to last (£750; swiftyscooters.com).New cars: what the critics say
Where to find...
alternatives to kennelsAnd for those who
have everything...Citroën C3
Price: from £12,995The Daily Telegraph
The supermini has had
a facelift in its fourth
incarnation, but will it be
enough to revive Citroën’s
reputation for desirable
small cars? Unlikely. The
new C3 is based on the
same platform as the first,
modelled on the 1998
Peugeot 206. Autonomous
emergency braking is only
available on the top-spec
Shine Plus, despite being
standard on most rivals.
But its lack of frills does
mean the C3 is cheap.Auto Express
Petrol power comes from
Citroën’s 1.2 PureTech
three-cylinder engine,
which is decent, with good
fuel economy thanks to
stop/start technology as
standard; there’s also a
1.6 four-cylinder diesel
option. All C3s are front-
wheel drive with a five-
or six-speed gearbox, and
there’s an improved quick-
shifting EAT6 automatic
option. Suspension is
good, but there is some
body roll in corners.What Car?
There are five trim levels
and even the bottom spec
is well kitted out with LED
headlights, cruise control,
rear parking sensors,
Bluetooth, a 7in
infotainment touchscreen
with Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto and DAB
radio. For a small car,
there’s decent head- and
legroom up front, but not
much in the back, though
it’s fine for kids. Boot space
is average: big enough for
a couple of suitcases.● BorrowMyDoggy.com is a dog-sharing
service that matches dog owners with local
people who would love to look after a dog.
The app is free, but it’s worth spending £45
on the premium plan, which covers
insurance and makes the process easier.
● On Rover.com, you pay someone to
look after your dog, which adds a level of
commitment and professionalism from the
sitters, who are reviewed. It’s free to sign up
to and simple to use. Overnight stays range
from £25 to £45.
● Tailster.com is a similar concept – dog
owners submit their requirements and
sitters will get an alert and reply with quotes
if they can help. Sitters provide live photo
updates and GPS tracking to show what
your dog is up to while you’re away.
● If you are looking for someone to
housesit as well as look after your dog, try
TrustedHousesitters.com, which has a
global network of people willing to travel
to look after your pets and house for free.
Annual membership costs from £99.
SOURCE: THE SUNDAY TIMES SOURCE: LONDON EVENING STANDARD SOURCE: DAILY MAILSOURCE: LONDON EVENING STANDARDTellonym This honesty app allows users
to invite others to tell them anonymously
what they think of them. Users have to be
over 17, but no proof of age is required.
The “global free-speech platform” Parler
has a rolling news feed and gives updates
from users you follow. Many have joined
after being banned from other platforms,
and extremist opinions are rife.
Roblox Players choose an avatar and enter
one of the 40 million games in virtual
worlds created by users themselves.
Adults can play alongside children and
communicate through dialogue boxes.
Calculator# is one of many “vault” apps.
It’s designed to look and function like an
ordinary calculator, but entering a passcode
opens a secret storage area that can’t be
seen anywhere else on the phone.
Telegram is an encrypted messaging app
and messages can be timed to disappear.
As you can create large social groups in
the app, it’s often used for political activism.The best... adult scooters
Apps... to be aware of on
your teenager’s phoneTown7 XL Adult
Scooter Designed
for short distances (up
to 2km), the Town7
XL is smooth over
bumps and easy to
steer, with a practical
handlebar brake. It’s
quick and easy to fold
(£110; decathlon.co.uk).Osprey Action BMX Scooter This BMX
Scooter hybrid is built to withstand off-
roading and long-distance scootering.
It has front and rear brakes,
oversized tyres and an
adjustable handlebar (£90;
ospreyactionsports.co.uk).Speed classic micro scooter This
may be on the small side for adults,
but at just 3.8kg, it is built for speed. It
comes with a kickstand so you don’t
have to prop it up, and once folded,
it has a strap to carry it with (£125;
micro-scooters.co.uk).EVO Suspension Commuter Scooter
With a simple fold design, front and
rear suspension and an adjustable
handle height of 91-106cm, this sleek
scooter is great for short trips. There’s
a front handbrake and a carry strap,
plus Halfords offers lifetime safety
checks (£110; halfords.com).▲▲▲Long admired by the design-conscious, the
wall-mounted Uten.Silo is perfect for
storing odds and ends. It comes in black,
red or white and in two sizes.
From £259; heals.com▲
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