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  The best floodlights for late-night tinkering
  The perfect day is just tinkering with your car, head under the bonnet in warm balmy weather and no one at your feet asking you questions or how long you...
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  The best garage overalls for mess-free tinkering
  Cars are mucky, there’s no escaping that. Whether it be mud and bird poo on the paintwork or oil, brake fluid and petrol spills, it’s very easy to end up...
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  Autobead Ceramic Shampoo: Quick review
  Ceramic car care products are a hot commodity at the moment, and it’s easy to see why. Ceramic here means the inclusion of silicon dioxide (Si02), which in turn makes...
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  The Parkers guide to the two bucket car cleaning method
  The double bucket car cleaning method is a simple way of getting better results without leaving scratches on a car’s paintwork. A single bucket cleaning method can trap and lead...
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  Sat-nav 101: the guide you need for navigating your route
  Getting around can be pretty tricky. As the volume of traffic has increased, local authorities have chosen to change road systems to keep everything flowing. Even if you think you...
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  The ultimate guide to car warranties
  When you buy a new vehicle in the UK, you’ll get a car warranty as standard. As detailed in our ultimate guide to car warranties these can vary in length,...
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  Bosch IXO 6 Electric Screwdriver: Quick review
  The screwdriver is an integral part of any home, even if you’re not interested in DIY. There’ll come a point where you need to replace a battery, tighten a loose...
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  The best tool rolls
  Toolboxes are great, but have you ever felt like they’re just a little bit too disorganised? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a separate holder for each of your favourite...
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  The best tyre cleaners
  The tyre; most cars have four of them, and they’re the one part of a car that should be in contact with the ground which can make it difficult to...
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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...