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  The best drill brush attachments for deeper scrubbing
  There are countless chemical car cleaners on the market all designed to lift stubborn grime and deposits without harming the fit and finish. However, to give these chemicals the best...
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  The best hammers you should have in your toolbox
  If you think hammers are a type of tool only good for thumping nails into wood or knocking down sheds, you’re sorely mistaken. In the correct hands, hammers are very...
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  The best socket sets for home mechanics and DIYers
  If you’re planning to do any substantial work on a car or anything big and mechanical, nuts and bolts will more than likely be used to hold everything together and...
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  The best panel wipe for preparing a car for protection
  You may have heard the term ‘paint correction’ uttered by car cleaners, often followed up with jargon-filled discussions of dual-action polishers, paint protection and other seemingly alien items. The fact is,...
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  Gtech Multi MK2 K9 review
  From food to dogs to vacuum cleaners, things that are miniaturised are often very fashionable and popular. Such is the case with Gtech’s handheld cordless vacuum, the Multi MK2. Along...
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  Car dryers: The best ways to clean a car
  Put that chamois down! They may have been acceptable 20 years ago for drying cars but the fact is, they’re not very good. Not only are they not really that...
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  UK Towing Capacity Guide: What can your car tow?
  Towing massively increases your car’s ability to carry stuff, from garden waste to a caravan, to a horsebox, to another car. But it’s vitally important that you tow legally and...
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  The best fallout removers for pristine wheels and paintwork
  Of all the contaminants that get smeared across your paintwork, iron and industrial fallout are the hardest to remove. It clings to wheels and bodywork stubbornly and worst of all,...
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  The best magnetic phone holders for cars 2024
  The days of the humble AM/FM car radio were a more innocent and less complicated time for in-car entertainment. Now, most entertainment on the go is delivered online, often via our...
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  The best water spot remover
  If you live in a hard water area there are two things that will be common occurrences: ruined kettles and water spots on your paintwork after cleaning your car, which...
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  Nexar Beam dash cam review
  The little cyclops devices that sit behind rear view mirrors all duel in a wildly competitive market. That’s great for prices, especially at the budget end of things, but it...
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  The best antifreeze tester for basic car maintenance
  Why are antifreeze testers useful? Unless you’ve embraced the EV revolution already or are sticking to an old, air-cooled classic, your car will require coolant to regulate the engine temperature....
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  Detailers United range tested: the best budget microfibre towels
  If there’s one thing you can never have enough of when it comes to car cleaning, it’s microfibre towels. Whether you’re drying paintwork, buffing waxes, or simply wiping away excess...
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  Useful motoring gifts for Valentine's Day
  During most annually celebrated traditions, car fans are usually found in the garage tinkering or waxing away, blissfully unaware of what’s going on in the outside world. Therefore, if you...
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  The best way to clean an alloy wheel on a budget
  Your car’s wheels get the brunt of the road’s muck thrown at them. As well as the usual mud, sludge and grit, your wheels are also exposed to brake dust...
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  Simple ways to reduce your car's emissions
  While a switch to electric is the quickest way to reduce your car’s emissions, such a move is still unaffordable for many. The uptake of electric cars has been remarkable...
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  Best eco-friendly car shampoo for sustainable shine 2024
  Whether you’re a dedicated environmentalist or simply looking to make more sustainable choices, understanding the importance and effectiveness of green car care products, including eco-friendly car shampoo, is becoming more...
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  The best car seat covers for tidy interiors
  Like cars themselves, the ideal type of car seat cover for you depends almost entirely on personal preference and circumstance. As such, we have rounded up the category winners of best...
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  The best headlight bulbs for your car
  There are plenty of things we can attend to on our cars that can save us a few pounds at the garage, and replacing headlight bulbs can be one of...
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  The best car cover to keep your car safe from the elements
  If you’re not fortunate enough to have access to a secure garage or covered parking, you might be thinking of investing in a car cover. Maybe you own a classic...