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  Gtechniq C6 Matt Dash: Quick Review
  There are a couple of things that an interior dressing must have to be worth your money. Anti-static (dust) and UV-resistant (sun damage) are an absolute must, but what about...
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  The best folding pushchairs for cars
  When you have children, there never seems to be enough space in the boot – regardless of what car you own. Little people seem to come with a large amount...
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  Autobrite Pink Sheen: Quick review
  This bottle of bright pink liquid is Autobrite Pink Sheen, a silicone-based cleaner and dressing designed to provide protection to any plastic, vinyl, rubber and even metal for both the...
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  Duel Autocare Satin Interior Detailer: Quick review
  A good interior dressing will not only improve the looks of tired plastics, it’ll serve as an invisible layer of protection to ensure the plastic stays factory-fresh for longer. What...
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  Weber Traveler barbecue: too big for its boots?
  ‘It’s on a pallet’ are not the words I wanted, nor expected, to hear from the delivery man when the Weber Traveler (American spelling) turned up. It’s allegedly the portable...
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  The best budget electric scooters
  Fancy one of the best budget electric scooters to ride around on? You may have seen electric scooters cropping up around big cities in the UK; however, private e-scooter usage...
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  The best pressure washer attachments for better cleaning
  A shiny new pressure washer is an awesome way to take the effort out of cleaning and is a real essential if you want to properly wash your car, but...
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  The best oil filter removal tools
  What is the need for oil filter removal tools in the world of hand tools? Garage labour costs can be ludicrous. For some jobs, you need a professional who has...
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  The best inspection lamps
  When it comes to doing even the most basic of maintenance on your car, light is your friend. It can show up hidden blemishes in paintwork, help illuminate engine bays...
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  The best snow foam lances for better car cleaning
  The very best snow foam lances will work with a good pressure washer to deliver a thick and consistent coating of snow foam to a car. Using snow foam is our favourite...
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  The best waterless car wash 2023
  It’s difficult to underestimate the importance of water when it comes to car cleaning. But what if there’s a hosepipe ban, or you simply don’t have access to a tap...
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  Vax Spot Wash Spot Cleaner review: An excellent compact stain remover
  As good as a modern vacuum cleaner is, most are next to useless at removing stains from upholstery. And the worst part is, stains are almost inevitable in a car, there’s sure...
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  Snow foam twin test: Car Gods 54 vs Bilt Hamber
  Snow foaming your car may sound fancy and exotic if you’ve never done it before, but it’s a simple but effective way to upgrade how you wash your car. A...
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  The Parkers guide to the best aftermarket daytime running lights
  There are still plenty of cars on UK roads that do not have daytime running lights. There is nothing illegal in that, but legislation dictates that all newly-launched cars from 2011 onwards...
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  ShinyCar UK Premium Eight Piece Car Wash Kit review: nailing the basics
  When you start to take car cleaning more seriously, it can be incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by all the equipment you’ll need to buy. And it’s not just the...
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  The Parkers guide to using Amazon Garage
  If you’re feeling a bit stumped as to how you can find the right service parts for your car, Amazon Garage is at your rescue. Even the shiniest and newest...
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  Proscenic S1 cordless vacuum
  Your car’s interior is full of awkwardly shaped crevices that can soon fill up with all sorts of dust and crumbs if not regularly cleaned with a top-rated vacuum cleaner. Compact,...
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  The best air filters for your car explained
  Changing air filters is one of those DIY things that is hugely satisfying. It’s easy, yet feels like you’re digging deeper into the nitty-gritty of your car. It’s almost as...
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  Parkers’ paint protection guide for DIYers
  We’ve covered a range of options on the subject, but we figured it was time we pooled them into a single guide that compares and discusses all car protection alternatives...
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  Worx WX030 Cubevac review: compact but clever
  Having a vacuum cleaner for the car always seems a bit of a decadent move – after all, we’ve all got vacuum cleaners already, and with a bit of kludging...