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The best tyre pumps to keep your tyres in working orderWithout a tyre pump, a flat tyre can really ruin your day. It’s when a situation like this arises you realise just how important those four tyres on your wheels...
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The Parkers guide to car jacksThere are many scenarios where a car jack comes in handy. At home, you may wish to undertake some car DIY that involves getting under the car – an oil...
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The best Halfords deals to get your hands on during Black Friday 2023The go-to high street place for anything car and bike-related for years has been Halfords, and when the Halfords Black Friday sale starts, the convenience and value get even better....
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Car breakdowns: what to do and how to stay safeWhen your car breaks down, it’s not only really disruptive to your day, it can be really hazardous. As we speak, MPs are debating whether to delay the introduction of...
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The best waterproof outdoor extension leads for car careWater and electricity do not mix, and the results, if you’re working with any type of domestic pressure washer, can be shocking, which is why waterproof outdoor extension leads are...
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Machine Mart Black Friday 2022 Sale: Everything you need to knowMachine Mart is a mechanic’s idea of heaven even more so during the Machine Mart Black Friday Sale. The depth and variety of tools make it an ideal shopping location...
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A guide to car diagnostic toolsA diagnostic tool is self-explanatory in its function: it identifies car gremlins. However, before we go through the best ones, let’s answer some important questions. What’s the point of a car...
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The best power tools that make fantastic gift ideasPower tools aren’t a go-to present idea like fancy chocolates, novelty mugs and conventional tech are, but they should be. Buy someone a genuinely useful power tool and no matter...
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If there’s someone you’re gift-hunting for that spends a lot of time in their garage or shed, finding the right present can be a double-edged sword. While you know that...
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The best glow plug removal toolsDiesel often has a reputation for ruggedness and reliability, but even the most legendarily bulletproof examples need some TLC now and again. There are small things that you can do...
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Rust converters and rust repair: Parkers’ ‘how to’ guideRusting is an unfortunate but common problem with cars. Here we delve into why rust is a problem and the best ways you can go about avoiding and fixing it...
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The best garage heatersWatching the mercury drop is a sure-fire way to put off working your car and cold hand tools, a nip in the air and dark evenings don’t make for ideal...
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Throttle body and carburettor cleaner: how to use itou’d be amazed at how much car maintenance you can do yourself. There are the super basics such as checking tyre pressure and refilling windscreen washer fluid. But there are perceivably more complex...
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Tyre sealant: Parkers’ guideWhy should we consider the best tyre sealants in the event of a puncture? Even with cars with the very best tyres fitted to them, tyre sealants have largely replaced...
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Beldray Cordless Wet And Dry Handheld Vacuum review: does it suck?The humble handheld vacuum can never really shake its image as the backup tool, forever destined to play second fiddle to proper full-size vacuum cleaners. Some are very effective as vacuums...
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Buying a used car? These items will make the job easierBuying a second-hand car is an experience riddled with potential scenarios that’ll rob you of your hard-earned cash. Dodgy car sellers aside (we have a guide on how to avoid...
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Victorinox Adventurer: A must-have multitool for your campervan?The Swiss army knife has managed to do something that combat trousers have failed to do spectacularly, make functionality look cool. From the massive 33-piece ‘Champ’ set that includes attachments for...
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Finding wind deflectors for your carWind deflectors are a useful but usually unnoticed or forgotten car accessory. Wind deflectors, when fitted, channel both air and airborne substances away from the window and down the side...
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Worx Hydroshot Brushless review: Better than a corded pressure washer?The Worx Hydroshot, a cordless pressure washer, is the latest in a long line of power tools that used to have cables. High-capacity batteries and brushless motors (in the case...
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Cordless power washer triple test: do you need cords anymore?A good pressure washer is an essential tool if you want to properly detail your car. Not only does it help you shift the embedded dirt that regular washing cannot...
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