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  The best jump starters tested by Parkers 2024
  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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  Car audio hacks: how to stream music from your phone
  Playing music in your car used to be so limited, didn’t it? If you didn’t like what was on the (FM) radio, you’d either have to look through a bulging...
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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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  How to keep children entertained on a long journey
  The prospect of setting off on a long journey with kids is enough to have some parents muttering ‘There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home…’ over and...
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  The best tyre inflator compressors tested by Parkers 2024
  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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  Should you buy a new car in 2023?
  New Year, new car – isn’t that what they say? That might be the case, but is this really the best time to consider changing your car, whether buying new or...
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  The best diesel engine cleaners
  Diesel 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 ceramic coating for cars 2024
  It’s time to unravel the pros and cons and explain the intriguing world of of ceramic coating products for protecting your car. This form of automotive paint protection is shrouded...
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  The best tyre repair kits 2024
  Your car’s tyres do a fantastic job keeping you on the road, but they’re not infallible, and that’s why you need to consider tyre repair kits within your car tool...
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  Driving Home for Christmas: Your guide to get home for Santa
  There are only four more sleeps until Santa comes. Under the threats of rail strikes set to disrupt travellers at the end of the week, plenty will be looking to...
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  The best car air freshener
  As well as using car interior cleaning products, car air fresheners are needed sometimes. There’s nothing worse than sitting in your car one day only to find a deeply horrid...
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  The best affordable car cleaning upgrades
  Giving your car a good scrub-down can be far more beneficial than you think. To some, the meticulous process of carefully applying cleaning products in the correct order serves as...
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  The best hands-free Bluetooth devices for your car
  Hands-free Bluetooth devices not only improves driver and passenger safety, but they also mean that you’re not breaking the law. While most modern vehicles come with the technology built-in, some...
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  The best LEGO car sets for fans
  LEGO barely needs any introduction. The Danish brand has built an empire of bricks that the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt would be envious of. The world of LEGO is vast,...
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  How to winterise your caravan: protecting your motorhome for winter
  Caravans are great for spontaneous summer getaways, but they can take a beating during the colder months if not properly looked after. With winter approaching, it’s worth taking a few...
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  The best snow chains for extreme weather 2024
  Snow chains are the next best thing to specialist tyres for winter. What’s more, they’ll also save you a fair amount to buy. In fairness, it’s unlikely you’ll need snow...
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  The best winter tyres for 2023 tested
  In the quest to find the best tyres through the thorough, real-world testing undertaken by our sister publication, Auto Zeitung in Germany, we can report the best-performing winter tyres for...
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  The best headtorches
  Do you work in a poorly lit garage? You can have as many floodlights as you like, but sometimes you don’t have enough places to put them or hands to...
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  The best dehumidifiers for cars 2024
  Dehumidifiers in cars are an odd one, but they are important, as well as the other essential winter products. Keeping the air dry in your car is essential so it does...
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  The best rooftop tent for your car
  The thought of a weekend in the Yorkshire Dales or a trans-continental road trip to the Carpathian mountains sounds lovely, especially if you don’t need to worry yourself with hotel...