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  The best rotary tools
  What’s better than a sparkling clean car? We can’t think of too many things other than a car which needs to be cleaned… Sometimes though, no matter how hard you...
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  Anker 521 PowerHouse Power Station review
  It’s widely known that spending time in the great outdoors is good for the soul. Whether plodding around the garden or wild camping in the Scottish Highlands, getting outside and...
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  Novice Tinkerer: How eBay can help you complete some basic automotive tasks
  Sponsored by eBay A car may appear to be as complex as quantum mechanics but even a total beginner can roll up their sleeves and perform some basic automotive maintenance. You...
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  The best USB to USB-C adapters for cars 2024
  Why would you need USB to USB-C adapters? USB chargers are a ubiquitous feature of modern life, especially in the world of in-car entertainment. It’s a safe bet that your...
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  The Parkers guide to driveway cleaning
  Driveway looking a little tired? Over time rain, mud and any other number of contaminants can make your once shiny brickwork look dull, slimy and even abandoned. Driveways get hammered...
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  The best car USB chargers
  USB chargers have revolutionised how we power our devices, and car USB chargers now offer us unparalleled convenience and versatility. These compact and adaptable chargers have become an indispensable part...
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  Doogee S98 review: Rugged ringer
  In the year 10 B.I. (Before iPhone), the smartphone market was emerging from the primordial soup of personal digital assistants, cellphones and ‘gadgets’; there were hundreds of alternatives with keyboards,...
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  Driving in Germany: everything you need to know
  Germany isn’t just a holiday destination, but a road trip paradise. Renowned for its Autobahn, iconic cars, and precision engineering, Germany offers an unparalleled driving experience amidst stunning landscapes. As...
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  Doona car seat: The car seat and stroller in one
  Made for the modern family on the go, the Doona car seat is a revolutionary product that has combined safety and convenience to give you a stroller and car seat...
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  Thinkware U1000 Review: 4K Computer
  If you’ve ever experienced the misfortune of a car accident or come frighteningly close, it’s likely you later found yourself wondering who was really at fault. Blame is cast easily...
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  Driving in Italy: everything you need to know
  Are you planning a driving holiday to Italy? Like most European nations, you drive on the right-hand side of the road in Italy, but you’ll need to adhere to more...
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  The best toolboxes
  Own any collection of tools and you’ll need somewhere to store them properly. Step forward, the robust and dependable toolbox. There is plenty to dissect in terms of the right...
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  The best toddler car seats 2023
  Now your tot has outgrown their baby car seat, you’ll be in need of a toddler car seat that’s safe enough to keep your little one protected on the road...
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  The best impact drivers
  Any professional joiner, carpenter or engineer worth their salt will tell you that when it comes to upgrading your driver from drill to impact, once you cross over the River...
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  EcoFlow’s new modular power system for campervans and houses
  Free roaming is the major driving force behind the appeal of campervans. However, many modern campervanners don’t wish to unplug completely while satisfying their appetite for wanderlust, and that is...
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  The best breaker bar for loosening tightened nuts
  Of all the necessary tools you’ll need to work on a car, the ones that deal with nuts and bolts will be the most common you’ll use. You may be...
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  The best dog anti-travel sickness products for your pooch
  There are two reasons why your dog may get travel sick. It may be, as many of us, that the vehicle’s motion makes them feel a bit woozy. In humans,...
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  Slumit GOBI 3 tent review: FlashFrame concept tested
  Parkers is about cars and vans, so why has a tent snaked through the editor’s fingers to take its place on the front end of the Parkers website? British company...
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  The best wing protectors to use during car repairs
  For the classic car owners and serious car tinkerers out there, protecting the front wings of your car while undertaking repairs is quite important, and thus a cover for them...
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  The best wheel nut wrenches for wheel maintenance
  Also known as wheel lug wrenches, wheel nut wrenches are one of the best tools to have if you’re a car owner. Wheel nut wrenches are compact tools that are...