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The best panel wipe for preparing a car for protectionYou 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 reviewFrom 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 carPut 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 paintworkOf 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 carsWireless has developed into one of the wonderful pieces of technology we now take for granted. Internet, headphones, phone charging – we now expect wireless with items like these. The power...
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The best water spot removerIf 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 reviewThe 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 maintenanceWhy 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 towelsIf 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 DayDuring 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 budgetYour 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 emissionsWhile 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 2024Whether 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 interiorsLike 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 carThere 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 elementsIf 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...
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The best summer tyres tested 2021The world of tyres is unexplored and mysterious territory to most of us, full of abbreviations such as AO, MFS, PNCS, SSR and UHP. Sending your car into a tyre shop...
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The best car battery 2024If your car battery is playing up, a quick fix is a quality battery charger, but the time may have come for a new battery. Without a battery, your car is,...
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Stay safe and improve efficiency with the best all-season tyres tried and tested 2024If ever there was a place for all-season tyres to do well it’s the UK. Sure, the Scottish Highlands may require a decent set of winter tyres come but for...
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