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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...
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  Parkers top tool chests for storing your tools properly
  Here’s a little scenario that fully explains why a tool chest makes so much sense: ‘Let’s say you’ve read our guide to swapping out your car’s headlight bulbs and you’re wanting to do...
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  Numatic Henry CarKit review: the best way to clean your car’s interior?
  Properly vacuuming your car can be a right pain, but it can be made easier if you have the right attachments. The problem is, many vacuum cleaners only come with...
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  Cooking in the Grand Californian heat – The Parkers guide to cooking in a camper van
  If your idea of campervan cooking extends to spam and tinned hoops eaten from mess tins with a house key, you’re in for a real surprise. Camping cookware has come...
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  Perform easy and safe car maintenance with the best torque wrenches for cars 2025
  What are torque wrenches, you might be asking? One thing you’ll quickly learn when you begin to work on your car is that the correct torque reading for every fastening...
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  Draper Barn Toolbox review: the tool TARDIS
  Tools are great things. Without them, even the simplest of home and car maintenance tasks would become impossible. It’s also a good idea to keep them together somewhere so you...
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  The best tyre pumps to keep your tyres in working order
  Without 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 jacks
  There 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 2023
  The 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 safe
  When 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 care
  Water 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 know
  Machine 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 tools
  A 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...