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How to use snow foam: a simple step-by-step guide for you to follow at homeIf you’ve investigated professional-grade DIY car cleaning, you’ve probably come across snow foam. It’s that thick layer of aptly named white foam that detailers use as a pre-wash before cleaning...
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WORX Worx Nitro Hydroshot review: putting pressure on traditional pressure washersAfter about ten different cars and dozens of cleaning products in, we can comfortably say the Worx Nitro Hydroshot cordless pressure washer was a worthy steed. It’s as trusty as...
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The best bottle jacks for safely lifting your carLifting up your car to change the oil or a component can be a tricky ordeal, but bottle jacks simplify things to an extent. They’re relatively compact, can hold a...
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The best car interior cleaning productsThe inside of your car is where you spend most of your time with it, hence the importance of getting the best car interior cleaning products. Whether it’s a shampoo...
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The best smart door sensor for extra home and garage securityYou might be wondering why a smart door sensor will be useful to protecting you and your car. The simple answer is security layers. It takes longer to peel a...
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How to report dangerous drivingThe UK has some of the safest roads in the world, but we’ve all seen driving of a standard that we don’t think is acceptable. Things like cutting in and...
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How to renew your driving license in the UKOnce you’ve passed your driving test in the UK and get out on the road in your car, you never have to take it again – unless you’re ordered to...
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The best oil pan for mess-free oil changesThe convenience of nipping into a fast-service garage for a quick oil change can’t be denied – no worries about jacking the car up, loosening the sump plug, making sure...
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The best axle stands for safe car maintenanceOnce, when I was young and started doing my own car servicing and repairs, I thought axle stands were just an extra faff. They just made the job take a...
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The best paint glaze for scratch-free paintworkWhat is paint glaze, you might be wondering? You may initially look at it and think it’s a form of wax or car polish, but that’s not really true. Whereas...
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Everything you need to know about driving in IrelandIreland is a fantastic place to drive for a holiday in one of the best cars. It’s only a relatively short hop across the Irish Sea and you’ll find historic...
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How to keep your Range Rover secureI guess you’re here because you want to know a little bit more about keeping your Range Rover secure. If recent media reports are to be believed, if you own...
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Everything you need to know about driving in BelgiumBelgium is home to some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, important battlefields and delicious waffles, which makes it a surprisingly popular driving holiday destination, especially if you’re going in one...
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The best padlocks that easily add an extra layer of securityThey’re small, fairly innocuous little things, but if you do things right, padlocks can play a vital role in the world of car and garage security. Simply put, they’re the...
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Appy day: The car apps that simplify buying and owning a carChances are that on your phone there are apps for messaging, banking, social media, shopping and so on. But have you got any car apps on your phone? There are...
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Henry Quick review: the best cordless vacuum cleaner you can buy is now £100 offThe Henry Quick Cordless Vacuum is a durable, powerful cordless machine that makes lifting dirt look effortlessly easy. Of all the vacuum cleaners I’ve tested, it’s been my favourite of...
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The best budget machine polishersPolishing a car can be a very expensive ordeal, such is the demand for budget machine polishers for those not wanting to break the bank. For anybody unfamiliar with polishing,...
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Kärcher K2 Pressure Washer review: small, simple and solidIf you’re in the market for a new pressure washer, you’ll invariably research plenty of models and probably come across the Kärcher K2 in some capacity. The entry-level pressure washer...
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The best campervan wheel clamps for added securityLet’s cut to reality, campervans aren’t cheap, and this only opens up an essential need for campervan wheel clamps. A brand new Volkswagen California starts at £61,000, and a quick...
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Struggling to stream music in an old car? Our experts have rounded up a range of cheap and easy solutionsListening to music in the car has shaped the memories of generations. The inclusion of a radio was arguably the first technological innovation not directly related to making a car...
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The best portable EV chargers so you're never left flatUnfortunately, we are yet to reach the point where portable EV chargers can contain enough energy and be scaled down to the size of the jump starters we have for...
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Car roof bags: Parker’s buyer’s guideWhen you picture car roof bags, you might either imagine a chic old classic car with suitcases strapped to a roof rack or the modern alternative consisting of a heavy-duty...
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The best car cleaning kits to get an immaculately clean carWhen it’s time to clean your car, the humble bottle of washing-up liquid won’t cut it anymore. Not only do the powerful degreasers present in washing-up liquid cause damage to...
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The best socket sets for home mechanics and DIYersIf you’re planning to do any substantial work on a car or anything big and mechanical, nuts and bolts will more than likely be used to hold everything together and...
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The best car vacuum cleaners testedKeeping your car’s interior clean is much easier than it used to be, thanks to massive developments in vacuum cleaner technology. Previously, it was a case of choosing between a...
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The best diesel engine cleanersDiesel engine cleaners are still a mainstay of the car care routine of diesel owners despite diesel cars being in decline across the UK, but they still remain a solid...
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The best spot cleaners for car and home carePortable carpet cleaners (also known as spot cleaners) are similar to vacuum cleaners but are specifically designed for spot-cleaning a range of fabric surfaces, including car carpets and fabric seats....
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Best budget pressure washersIf you’re looking for a decent pressure washer but don’t want to spend a fortune, the best budget pressure washers will make car care and other cleaning tasks a doddle....
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The best camping trolley for carrying more with easeIf you are heading off caravanning or camping any time soon, a camping trolley could be just the thing to make things easier when you get to your destination. If...
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