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  The best H7 bulbs for car headlights
  So, what’s so special about H7 bulbs? Surely all headlight bulbs are basically the same, right? Well, you’d be surprised just how many types of headlights there are and how...
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  Parkers' vegan camping cooking experience
  Trying to have a vegan barbeque would have been a sad affair a few years ago. But these days it’s only possible, it’s something we heartily recommend. You’ve got the...
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  ESR HaloLock mini Power Bank: Quick review
  The market for power banks is a ferocious one. Overwhelming it may be but let’s ignore that more a moment and focus on one. Specifically, this one from ESR. This...
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  The best work boots for safe garage work
  Garages can be perilous places, there’s no doubt. Aside from the possible slipping hazards, fuel spills and large four-wheeled machines willing the knock of an unsuspecting knee, there’s usually an...
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  The best crawlers for your garage
  Movie garage scenes are all the same. As mise en scènes go, they’re some of the most richly embellished backdrops Hollywood has to offer, and near invariably begin with a...
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  The best interior dressing to protect your car's dashboard
  A car’s interior can take a right battering from the sun, a key reason to invest in the best interior dressing. Housed under what is effectively a glasshouse, summer days...
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  The Parkers guide to Nextbase Dash Cams
  When it comes to the topic, Nextbase dash cams are the king of it. It’s becoming increasingly clear that a good dash cam is a driving essential. Nextbase is a...
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  The best Ring Automotive tyre inflators 2024
  If you’ve ever owned a portable tyre inflator, you may not have known what brand it was but there’s a fair chance it was a model from the Ring Automotive...
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  Bosch UniversalVac 15 review
  For a long time, in the war of the best vacuum cleaner, we’ve championed corded vacuum cleaners over cordless ones. In return for having a power cord, you get more...
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  The best car phone holders 2024
  The world of in-car entertainment extends way beyond the infotainment system, and most modern motorists will rely on a smartphone in some way on the average drive, which means getting the best...
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  BISSELL Spotclean Pet Pro review: Stain slayer
  As any car owner knows, an excellent vacuum cleaner is essential for keeping your interior clean. It pulls up dust, pet hair and even the odd Cheerio with no fuss...
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  Bosch UniversalVac 18 review
  With cordless tech making great strides in areas such as audio and smartphones, one could be forgiven for expecting much of the same with vacuum cleaners. However, the reality is...
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  The best dashcams
  If a picture counts for a thousand words, then the crisp recordings from the best dashcam you can get your hands on must be worth a million. Did you know...
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  Autoglym Rubber & Vinyl Care: Quick Review
  Autoglym is probably the best-known purveyor of car cleaning products here in the UK. The iconic white bottles with the simple logo and Royal Warrant proudly emblazoned. Rubber & Vinyl...
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  The best underseal to protect your car from rust
  Believe it or not, but treating your car to the best underseal is one of the best things you can do to ensure its safety. Keeping a car shiny from...
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  Need to clean matte paint on your car? Parkers explains how
  The non-glossy finish of matte paint is becoming increasingly popular on cars. It used to be reserved for exclusive, expensive models but more common cars such as the Cupra Formentor...
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  How much does it cost to wrap a car?
  If you’re looking to change up your car’s appearance without committing to a full respray, wrapping is the perfect solution. Perhaps you’re interested in advertising your small business or adding...
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  The best utility knives
  Do you have a utility knife in your toolbox? As the name would suggest, these knives are built to work, forgoing form and beauty for the sake of pure utilitarian...
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  Angelwax Enigma Interno: Quick Review
  Ceramic-infused car protection has proven itself to be a success, offering tougher protection even if it means a price premium. It’s clear that was only a matter of time before...
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  Parkers picks the best wheel sealants and wheel protectors
  Disc brakes have been a Godsend in terms of safety. The minute trade-off is that brake dust quickly makes wheels incredibly grubby. Brake dust has a barnacle-like ability to stick...