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Milenco HS Steering Wheel Lock review: the stick of car securityThe Milenco HS Steering Wheel Lock is a very low-tech solution to a very high-tech issue. Namely, the issue of increasingly high-tech car thefts. Steering wheel locks languished for years as...
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Kärcher K5 Pressure Washer Review: Tough and powerfulThe black and yellow finish makes Kärcher pressure washers instantly recognisable—like bumblebees who moonlight as janitors in a honey school on a secret mission but who fool no one except...
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Driving in France: everything you need to knowFrance is one of the easiest places for UK holidaymakers to get to by car, between ferries and the Channel Tunnel, and understandably popular as a result. Even if you...
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Pulling the plug: essential steps to safely disconnect your car batteryTo a newcomer, the thought of disconnecting your car battery can seem quite daunting. It may come as a surprise, but it’s actually simple and only requires a few tools....
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How to photograph your car (for sale)The internet has made it easy to reach thousands of potential buyers for free if you need to sell your car. Websites can direct buyers right to your advert and...
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How to charge a car batteryLittle signals the start of a frustrating day like trying to start your car and getting, at best, the slow and ineffectual churn of the starter motor that signals a...
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Legal number plates guide: £1,000 fines for dirty plates and moreNumber plates have been a feature of cars for so long that it’s easy to forget they’re there – but they’re more complex than you might first expect. When buying...
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A comprehensive guide to UK toll roads - all of themIf you’ve visited France over the last 20 or 30 years you’ll be familiar with toll roads. Most of the country’s motorways have toll charges to generate sufficient revenues for...
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Parkers explains: engine warning lightsCar manufacturers pack an enormous amount of technology into modern vehicles, but just as the symbols on road signs have remained mostly unchanged for decades, simple dashboard warning lights remain...
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The M6 Toll road: charges, costs, and what to expectThere aren’t many toll roads in the UK. Despite the high cost of fuel, we’re arguably fortunate that we only need to pay road tax to drive. But in the...
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Can you run your car on cooking oil?As the prices for petrol and diesel continue to remain high, should you consider cheaper alternative fuels like cooking oil? As with the cost of living crisis and skyrocketing fuel...
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Car detailing: everything you need to knowKeeping your car clean and spotless is a tough task. As most cars are parked outdoors, the weather is likely to cover them in dirt, as much as driving them...
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How to change a cabin filterA car’s cabin filter is what keeps the air coming into your car fresh and clean. It does what it says on the tin and filters the air coming into...
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The best in-car phone streaming devices 2024There was a time when in-car entertainment systems consisted of nothing more than a radio and CD player. Today, with so many different apps and sources and with so much...
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How to Remove Mould from a Car: Expert Tips and Step-by-Step GuideMould is pretty much a worst-case scenario for a car interior, short of a fire or flood that writes off the whole car. Since it’s a living fungus it can...
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The legal lowdown on 3D and 4D number plates: what drivers need to knowWhen you cover many miles on motorways, urban and country roads, you can’t help but notice unusual registration plates. Whether it’s a cheeky personalised plate, or a grubby new green...
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Top money-saving tips – our insider tips to help you save thousands on your next carBuying a new car involves so many decisions, the most difficult being which car is best for your budget. However once you’ve decided on a make and model you still...
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Why your minimum tyre tread depth is important – and why bald tyres are lethalSix car lengths. More specifically, 25 metres. That’s the difference in stopping distance from 70mph between a car fitted with brand-new tyres, and one with tyres worn down to the...
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Driving in Spain: everything you need to knowIf you’re planning on driving in Spain or any European country you shouldn’t just assume everything is the same as it is at home. Okay, the rules aren’t that different...
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Parkers' guide to camping: cars, campers, pets, kids and kitBritish summer holidays wouldn’t be the same without camping, whether you’re a fan or not. It fell out of favour somewhat in the modern era, but the 2020 pandemic saw...
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