When Something Goes Wrong, A Puncture, You Run Out Of

fuel, the fan belt breaksanything—it's usually dark, wet and horrible. You can't do much about the wet, but with a good torch at least you can see what's gone wrong. There are......

Maglite Six-cell Torch

PRICE: £34. STAR RATING: FOR: The aristocrat of torches, long, heavy, not just made but engineered. Easy to adjust beam from wide angle to spot. Nice to hold, good switch action......

11 . 11 . 11j H :ge .

PRICE: £29.98. STAR RATING *** FOR: Takes five D-type cells, has flashing amber warning lamp as well as main beam. Good for roadside repairs, stable stand and own battery......

Energizer D620

PRICE: £24.99. STAR RATING: * * * * FOR: Beautifully made at a reasonable price. Very bright. Uses six AA cells in two tubes, 0-ring round focusing bezel ensures water......

Maglite Mini

PRICE: £16. STAR RATING: **** FOR: Normal Maglite quality, tremendously bright, will fit snugly into top pocket and takes Iwo AA cells. AGAINST: Price. VERDICT: Should last a......

Wenger Spotlight

PRICE: £28.95. STAR RATING: FOR: Penknife with a torch inside. Uses one AAA cell. Makes a great present. AGAINST: A bit dear, don't try reading with it VERDICT: Fits in any......

Ever Ready D410

PRICE: £1 6.99 STAR RATING: * ** FOR: Miniature version of D620; equally good. AGAINST: Nothing. VERDICT: Excellent quality, likely to go walkies. WHERE TO BUY: All major......

Pifco 3 In 1

PRICE: £1 1 .99. STAR RATING: FOR: Can run off own batteries or off cigarette lighter socket with 5m cord. All this plus a 6-watt fluorescent tube, red and amber flashing......

Colman Nightsight 3d Xenon

PRICE: £11.50 STAR RATING: FOR: Light and tough. Easy to operate switch, adjustable beam and reasonably waterproof. AGAINST: Nothing. VERDICT: A very good traditional torch.......

Hi Gear 318

PRICE: £4.99 STAR RATING: **** FOR: Lightweight and tough, takes four D-type cells, lar . c . e reflector and comfortaole carrying handle. AGAINST: Awkward to load batteries.......