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How to vacuum your car's interiorIf not appropriately cared for, car cabins can become real cesspits of food crumbs, sand, or just plain old dirt. There are many steps to maintaining a clean interior, but...
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A complete guide on how to clean the roof of your carCars are getting taller. The explosion of SUVs and crossovers means that only the tallest drivers ever see their roof. And while the benefits of the extra space and a commanding driving position are...
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Everything you need to know about microfibre cloths and car careDrying your car properly is just as important as the washing process. It doesn’t matter how good the shampoo you use is, if you don’t dry it properly you’ll get water stains...
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Greased Lightning product line-up testedGreased Lightning is a slightly unusual car cleaning brand because it doesn’t market itself to car detailing enthusiasts. Instead, it aims its sights on the average joe, that is, the...
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If your garage currently resembles something that would see Marie Kondo faint then maybe it’s time to take a broom (and other cleaning products) to the mess and reclaim that...
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Kleeneze Collapsible Bucket review: a clever cleaning upgrade?A bucket is just one of those things that everybody owns and it doesn’t really matter what type you own. Whether you have a purpose-made car cleaning bucket or one...
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The best car wash brushes for wheels and bodyworkLike most other sectors, the world of car cleaning technology is advancing rapidly. Ceramic coating is taking on traditional car wax; microfibre is replacing chamois. But humble brushes still have...
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The best car upholstery cleanersWhy do we need car upholstery cleaners? Unless you and those around you are absolute saints, there’s probably no way you’ll get through your motoring life without having to call...
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The best polishing pads for car bodyworkYou could be forgiven for thinking that any old polishing pad will do no matter what the job at hand. Unfortunately, using the wrong type of pad as you apply...
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The best paint sealants for cars 2024In the same way that car wax and polish are not the same thing, wax and paint sealant for cars are not either. Though waxes and sealants are both forms...
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Car-themed Secret Santa ideasAt Parkers, we know what car fans like as a gift. We’ve put that knowledge to use here in suggesting a range of Secret Santa ideas seasoned in car spice....
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The best travel games for kidsCar journeys as a child can be incredibly dull. There is only so much to see from a window and boredom really starts to kick in. Sure, you can plonk...
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The best toy carsToy cars are a pillar of most children’s playtime. Whether it was racing Dinky and Matchbox cars around the living room rug, plunging Tonka trucks through mud in the garden...
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The best portable camping toiletWe are all humans and we all have the same basic needs and functions, so despite it being a slightly indelicate subject, let’s talk toilets. If you are taking a...
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Britax car seats: German engineering at its finestWith a strong German and British heritage, Britax car seats pair German engineering and design to create stylish and safe car seats that’ll no doubt give you peace of mind....
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The best windscreen covers for sun and frost protectionLike windscreen wipers or a shovel, windscreen covers are strictly functional items. Some act as a sun shield, helping to keep a car’s interior at a bearable level if left...
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The best alloy wheel cleaners tried and tested 2024If you’re at all serious about keeping your car clean and you enjoy the surprisingly therapeutic process of removing grime, the best alloy wheel cleaners will keep your pride and...
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Sparkling Car During a Hosepipe Ban? We Show You HowEntering the warmer months means one thing – car wash time. However, the declaration of drought accompanied with hosepipe bans means the traditional car cleaning methods may not be an...
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How to claim for pothole damagePotholes are a huge problem in the UK. Motorist surveys repeatedly find that as many as nine in 10 drivers have been affected by pothole damage in some way. And,...
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Private plates: how to transfer a registration numberThe UK’s car licensing and number plate scheme is one of few in the world that prominently shows the year of a car’s registration, with new cars bearing the latest...
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