Skip advert
Advertisement

Rolson Black Wind-Up Torch

Price: £4 Contact: 0844 557 6000, www.maplin.co.uk

Cheap as chips and small enough to slip into your pocket, never mind your glovebox, this is a real emergency-only option. The short crank isn’t the easiest to use, as resistance is quite high. As you’d expect at this price, it’s a step behind bigger rivals. The three LEDs lack punch, although the beam is clean and wide. The battery gave up 10 minutes earlier than most rivals.

Skip advert
Advertisement

New & used car deals

Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

RRP £10,463Avg. savings £5,842 off RRP*Used from £9,449
Omoda 5

Omoda 5

RRP £24,040Avg. savings £1,761 off RRP*Used from £15,700
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

RRP £22,197Avg. savings £3,092 off RRP*Used from £22,197
Dacia Spring

Dacia Spring

RRP £11,990Avg. savings £703 off RRP*Used from £10,649
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New Renault Megane to take on the Tesla Model Y with a radical makeover
Renault Megane - front quarter exclusive image Avarvarii

New Renault Megane to take on the Tesla Model Y with a radical makeover

Hi-tech ‘software-defined’ C-segment model heralds a new design direction for Renault as the firm works to achieve a 465-mile range
News
2 Nov 2026
New Nissan X-Trail 2026 review: a big step in the right direction
Nissan X-Trail - front

New Nissan X-Trail 2026 review: a big step in the right direction

The reworked Nissan X-Trail hybrid is getting a fresh e-Power drivetrain and slicker styling – and is already available in the US
Road tests
30 Oct 2026
New BMW i3 2026 review: drives just like an electric 3 Series should
BMW i3 - front

New BMW i3 2026 review: drives just like an electric 3 Series should

We get behind the wheel of the new BMW i3 to see if it's as good as it looks on paper
Road tests
30 Oct 2026