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  The best car seat covers 2025
  In order to protect your car’s upholstery, not only are car windscreen covers available, but also car seat covers. These can slow down and even protect your sets against the...
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  The best car roof box for extra storage 2025
  If you’re in need of some extra storage for your next winter road trip, car roof boxes can make the difference between an easy trip and one that you’ll regret...
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  What is E10 fuel and how does it affect you?
  Petrol has changed in the UK. As of September 2021, the standard petrol you get at UK forecourts has changed from E5 to E10 grade. Here’s everything you need to...
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  UK Towing Capacity Guide: What can your car tow?
  Towing massively increases your car’s ability to carry stuff, from garden waste to a caravan, to a horsebox, to another car. But it’s vitally important that you tow legally and...
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  Essential winter driving advice: how to stay safe on UK roads
  British winters are notoriously unpredictable and that can make driving a real challenge. Snow can turn roads into toboggan runs in a matter of minutes, black ice can turn them...
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  Driving in Italy: everything you need to know
  Are you planning a driving holiday to Italy? Like most European nations, you drive on the right-hand side of the road in Italy, but you’ll need to adhere to more...
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  Car sharing (plus ridesharing and car clubs) – the definitive guide
  Car sharing and ride-sharing schemes in the UK have been disrupting traditional car ownership for some time now. When you factor in insurance, maintenance, monthly bills or subscription and fuel,...
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  Mandatory speed limiters: how they work and what they mean for drivers
  From 7 July 2024, all new cars sold in the UK will be fitted with a speed limiter that can prevent drivers exceeding the posted limit on any given stretch...
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  The best car leather cleaners to keep your car looking fresh and luxurious
  Car leather cleaners might not be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to maintaining the condition of your vehicle. That honour will probably go towards car shampoos...
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  The best portable air conditioners for campervans 2025
  With summers becoming increasingly toasty, the temptation to look for portable air conditioners for campervans becomes more evident. If your campervan or camping setup does not have dedicated air conditioning...
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  The Parkers guide to home EV charging
  Navigating the world of electric vehicles can feel daunting and, frankly, confusing for prospective buyers who haven’t yet ventured into the electric market. With over one million plug-in cars now...
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  Discover ways to save money on your car as a driver
  Car ownership costs continue to rise in 2024, with no indication of slowing. Interest rates are up, insurance premiums are sky-high, and fuel prices are rapidly increasing leaving motorists feeling...
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  The best rechargeable camping lanterns
  Summer camping trips are for long, languorous sunsets to be enjoyed from a folding chair with a tepid beverage. But without any light pollution or a helping hand from the...
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  The best portable camping showers 2025
  Why are portable camping showers useful things to have while camping? You always remember to take your cooking equipment, but your hygiene is the other essential. If you’ve ever...
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  The best tents for weekend camping trips
  As the days get warmer and longer, the idea of escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life by heading to the country or seaside for a weekend break becomes...
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  The best magnetic vehicle trackers 2025
  We’re all mindful of keeping our car secure, especially if it’s needed for work purposes and devices such as magnetic vehicle trackers that fit in your car can help you...
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  The best dash cam apps: use your mobile phone as a dash cam
  Buying one of the best dash cams is all well and good, but you might not want to sink that much money into one dash cam. Even if you opt...
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  Best five-point car seat to keep your toddler secure
  If you’re looking for a car seat to keep your child safe and secure, opting for the best five-point car seat is the way to go. Unlike a classic three-point...
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  The best budget car seats
  It’s no secret that having a baby can put a strain on your finances with the never-ending list of must-haves to buy, but you can get the best budget car...
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  The best summer tyres tested 2025
  When you first read the term, summer tyres, your mind may jump to a set of tyres that are specifically designed to suit warmer, dry road conditions and are predominently...

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  The best cordless pressure washers tried and tested for 2025
  We all love how powerful and convenient pressure washers are, but there are going to be times when a cordless pressure washer will become very useful. The spring and summer...
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  Is undertaking illegal in the UK?
  You’re cruising along at a steady pace when the traffic in the right lane suddenly slows down, leaving you wondering if undertaking is illegal. While some common driving advice suggests...
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  We investigated the best car shampoo for pristine paintwork: tried and tested by Parkers 2025
  The bulk of car cleaning will involve car shampoo, so it really is important to pick the best product possible. A good car shampoo does more than simply remove grit...
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  We tried the best black trim restorers - these are what work
  Black plastic trim is present on pretty much every car made in the last 35 years, but it does benefit from some care and protection from black trim restorers. From...
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  The best Faraday boxes for car keys 2025
  What are Faraday boxes all about? That’s a good question. It does sound like the kind of thing HG Wells might have used to get his time machine going, but...
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  The best jump starters tested by Parkers 2025
  The beefiest of battery chargers, car jump starters can sit ready to inject a brief but powerful jolt of electricity into a dead battery to get an engine running again....
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  The best car wax tested by Parkers 2025: keep your vehicle sparkling clean
  If you want to give your car’s paint an extra protective coat, you need car wax. This hardy substance differs from your regular car cleaning products as it adds a...
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  Caught on camera: Best dashcams to buy in 2025 for clear, safe driving
  In real life, road incidents don’t come with dramatic music or slow-motion build-ups—they happen in an instant, without warning. One moment, you’re cruising along, and the next, chaos. In the...
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  The best rated car vacuum cleaners in the UK for 2025
  Keeping your car’s interior clean is much easier than it used to be, thanks to massive developments in car vacuum cleaner technology. Previously, it was a case of choosing between...
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  The best tyre inflator compressors tested by Parkers 2025
  Why are tyre inflator compressors so important? Your tyres are the only part of a car that comes into contact with the road, so it’s vitally important to keep the rings...
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  The best rain repellents for cars tried and tested 2025
  Why are rain repellents worth considering? Given Britain’s famously moist weather, driving around in the wet is something we’re all used to. But driving in damp and rainy conditions with...
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  How to clean your car at home: step-by-step guide
  There’s something genuinely satisfying about cleaning your car at home. I’ve lost count of the hours spent on my driveway transforming one of my careworn old bangers into something that...
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  How much to respray a car and is it worth the cost?
  I’ve always loved to see a freshly painted older car. There’s something about a deep, glossy finish that can completely transform a tired-looking motor and make it feel almost new...
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  The best cordless vacuum cleaners for cars and homes tested by our experts 2025
  A cordless vacuum cleaner is probably the only vacuum you’ll ever need to clean your car and home. With this in mind, we’ve assembled the latest crop to conclusively find...
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  The best alloy wheel cleaners tried and tested 2025
  If you’re at all serious about keeping your car clean and you enjoy the surprisingly therapeutic process of removing grime, the best alloy wheel cleaners will keep your pride and...
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  Mandatory speed limiters: how they work and what they mean for drivers
  From 7 July 2024, all new cars sold in the UK will be fitted with a speed limiter that can prevent drivers exceeding the posted limit on any given stretch...
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  The best car pre-wash you can buy in 2025: tried and tested by automotive experts 
  Washing your car involves tackling the grime with a quality selection of cleaning products, one of which should be pre-wash. This miracle chemical is designed to tackle the worst offending...
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  UK Towing Capacity Guide: What can your car tow?
  Towing massively increases your car’s ability to carry stuff, from garden waste to a caravan, to a horsebox, to another car. But it’s vitally important that you tow legally and...
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  The best ceramic coating for cars 2025
  It’s time to unravel the pros and cons and explain the intriguing world of ceramic coating products for protecting your car. This form of automotive paint protection is shrouded in...
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  The best handheld vacuum cleaners tested 2025
  Small in size and able to deal with dust any time you want, the best handheld vacuum cleaners will prove invaluable if you like crumb-free upholstery. You wouldn’t think twice...