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Plain-English guides, common questions and jargon explained for UK robot mower buyers.
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Cost, Wi-Fi, slopes, dogs, hedgehogs, theft and how long they last.
Every brand we cover and its UK models.
What UK owners say, and how to add yours.
What RTK, LiDAR, boundary wire and the other terms mean, and whether you need each one.
Cost, time, finish and noise compared, so you can decide whether a robot is worth switching to.
The pros and cons, and how long one takes to pay back against a mowing service or your own time.
What the safety features do, and the few rules that make more difference.
How likely theft is, what the anti-theft features do, and what to check on your home insurance.
Blades, batteries, cleaning and what to do over winter.
What each type of mower needs to keep going when your router doesn't reach the lawn.
What you pay after the box arrives: blades, electricity, a battery, and any plan you need to keep mowing.
UK hedgehogs are in decline, and they are active at night. This is what the research found, and how to use any mower without putting them at risk.
Grip, rain sensors and wheel ruts: what reviewers found on damp grass.
Who fixes it when it breaks, and for how long.
How wire-free mowers know where they are, and which suits your garden.