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  BriteAngle Warning Triangle review: breakdown safety 2.0
  While almost all cars will have one somewhere in the boot, it’s still only advised that you carry a warning triangle here in the UK. However, it’s a clever idea...
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  The best power banks for campervan trips and camping
  The modern campervanning experience is an incredibly alluring one. Irrespective of whether you’ve opted for a factory fresh model or fashioned your own creation, taking a mobile home off on...
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  Autobrite Direct Citrus Wash tested: simply the zest?
  Of the dominant methods of pre-washing your car, choosing between snow foam or pre-wash is almost unfair. Who wouldn’t rather blast some shaving-foam thick foam over a car’s bodywork like...
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  Using a mobile phone when driving
  Using a mobile phone while driving has been illegal in the UK for 20 years, though since 2003, the law has tightened considerably. Legislation recently changed again to broaden the...
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  The best wheel face brushes for spotless alloys
  Keeping your alloy wheels in good nick is a good idea no matter how old your car is. Not only do scratch and muck free wheels look a lot nicer,...
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  How to keep your van secure
  Research from 2021 shows that between 2015 and 2019 van theft rose a massive 81% and in 2021 more than 10,000 vans were stolen. The full stats from 2021 are...
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  The Best Van Seat Covers
  Whether you’re a dog walker or a plasterer, it can be a huge challenge to keep the seats clean in your van. Particularly when you have one of the best...
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  The best roof racks for your van 2024
  Picking a set of van roof racks can be tough as no van roof appears to be the same and there are more options than you would think. Happily however,...
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  The best ratchet straps
  Ratchet straps are essential for any van or trailer transporting a heavy object. In addition, most modern-day cars now have pinion points in the boot where you can secure a...
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  The best car stereos to amplify your audio
  If you own or have recently purchased a car of a certain age, you may be looking at upgrading the in-car entertainment in the form of a new car stereo....
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  The best car wheel barrel brushes 2023
  How do you know when you should be thinking about car wheel barrel brushes as part of your car cleaning kit? Look behind the alloy spokes of an older car...
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  The best air compressors
  Adjusting the pressures of your vehicle’s tyres using an air compressor is just one of the many tasks these versatile machines can perform. It sometimes seems like a bit of...
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  Proscenic P11 vacuum review: A convenient and affordable vacuum cleaner
  If, like me, you’ve been reluctant to take on a cordless vacuum cleaner after the lasting impression of typical 12V ‘Dustbusters’ sold for cleaning cars, the Proscenic range looks like...
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  Seven top tips for EV charging
  Whether you’re a long-established electric vehicle (EV) driver, or a newbie in this brave electric world, you’ll now be familiar with the drawbacks of the harsh reality that is the...
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  How to reduce your car running costs
  We’ve covered the realities of car running costs elsewhere and now it’s time to take a look at some of the most effective ways of reducing them. It’s a particularly...
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  Are night driving glasses any good?
  Other than eating a sandwich to satisfy hunger, there aren’t many quick fixes that work. Get-rich-quick schemes certainly don’t, nor do get-ripped-quick workouts. Night driving glasses promise a lot for...
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  A guide to car plugin heaters
  Some aftermarket car accessories aren’t any good. Little 12V plugin car heaters definitely fall into the ‘no’ section of the ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘maybe’ car accessory Venn diagram. In this guide we’re...
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  The best garage gloves for clean and safe hands
  Think of all the various health and safety warnings adorning the various bottles that sit in a garage. Though we need these materials to take care of a car, they...
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  Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Brushless 3-Speed Impact Wrench review
  Impact wrenches are hugely useful gadgets to have around if you enjoy tinkering with your car. The absolute best impact wrenches use compressed air – but these are unnecessary for...
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  Sonic Scrubber Pro Detailer review
  What would happen if you squirted some toothpaste into your mouth and just let it sit for a few minutes? Not a lot. That’s because though toothpaste might be a...