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  The best degreaser for cleaning your engine bay
  You may be forgiven for thinking that degreasers are an unessential item when it comes to your collection of car cleaning products. But poke your head under the bonnet of...
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  The best car buffers to polish a car's paint
  Care of bodywork and paint protection might seem like a lot of work, but the results and satisfaction can make it well worth it. Like angle grinders or planers, car...
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  The best buckets for car cleaning
  It’s fair to assume most people don’t care about what the best buckets are when it comes to car cleaning products. If they own one it’s often bought without much...
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  The best car blankets
  Car blankets are the best. Also known as ‘travel rugs, their versatility means they can cover interior upholstery, protecting it from spills and pet hair. What’s more, in the event...
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  The best all-purpose cleaner (APC) for cleaning your car
  You’ll realise the value of a good APC (all purpose cleaner) because, bottle after bottle, you’ll notice that car cleaning products are more than just washing-up liquid and T-Cut nowadays....
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  The best 5W30 engine oil
  There are plenty of different engine oils available, but 5W30 engine oil is a clear favourite. Designed for use in both cool and warmer weather, 5w30 engine oil is perfect...
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  Autoglym launch Instant Ceramic Coating: Immediate protection for your paint
  Autoglym Professional has unveiled Instant Ceramic Coating – a new protective car product that acts like ceramic coating that is far quicker and easier to apply. It provides ceramic coating-like protection...
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  Driving in France – everything you need to know
  France. Cuisine, sea, sun, and mountains. The butt of many snide jokes it may be but we all love going there. If you’re driving there at any point, make the...
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  Driving in Europe – everything you need to know
  If you’re planning on avoiding flying and taking your car to Europe for essential travel, please make sure you know the rules and regulations for driving in your chosen countries. The...
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  Parkers’ guide to the best car tow ropes and towing
  Given they take up such little space, tow ropes are very handy things to keep in the boot of your car. They aren’t so useful on the shelf in your...
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  Bike rack comparison test
  Unless you plan on only riding the roads or trails within a half-hour pedal from your house it’s likely that at some stage you’ll want to put your bike on...
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  The morning after: should you trust a home alcohol breath test?
  How do you know when you’re safe to drive the day after having a few? After all, one-fifth of all drink-driving convictions are for the morning after. It’s certainly not...
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  The best leisure batteries for campervans 2024
  Leisure batteries are crucial to campervans and caravans (and some marine vehicles, too) to help make sure your camping trip goes as smoothly as possible. These compact power packs provide the electricity...
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  The best travel torches for your car glovebox
  ‘But I’ll just use my phone,’ you say. There are a few reasons why you shouldn’t, which we’ll get to in a moment. Like a tyre inflator or jump starter,...
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  The best travel flasks you should have for your car
  What do you call the average commuter who hasn’t had their fix of caffeine? Grumpy. And even if you do introduce a coffee to them dispensed from a cafe or...
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  The best tow bars that’ll have you carrying even more
  If you want to install a tow bar on your car, it can very quickly become a nightmare to work out what to do and what to buy. So many...
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  The best radar detector to keep you safe while driving
  Nobody wants to be fined for speeding, but even the most conscientious driver can let their concentration slip and let that speedo creep up. However, the law is the...
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  The best mirror dash cams
  A novel take on dash cams, mirror dashcams clip over an existing rear-view mirror and serve as a forward and rear-facing dashcam to cover both ends of your car. A...
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  The best leather car seat covers for a classy interior
  Deciding which car seat covers to go for is a major challenge. It’s just as much choosing the style as it is knowing which ones will fit your seats. The...
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  Best dog booster seats and beds for cars
  To be frank, our dogs and pets live a more luxurious life than most humans. Naturally, we want to give them the best car rides possible, and there are plenty...