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  Kärcher K2 Pressure washer review: small, simple and solid
  If you’re in the market for a new pressure washer, you’ll invariably research plenty of models and probably come across the Kärcher K2 in some capacity. The entry-level pressure washer...
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  The best campervan wheel clamps for added security
  Let’s cut to reality, campervans aren’t cheap, and this only opens up an essential need for campervan wheel clamps. A brand new Volkswagen California starts at £61,000, and a quick...
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  Struggling to stream music in an old car? Our experts have rounded up a range of cheap and easy solutions
  For many, listening to music in the car is second nature, making long drives bearable and Monday morning commutes a little easier. However, not everyone has access to the latest...
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  The best cordless car polishing machines
  If you’re not a fan of wires and having to rest a long cable over the back of your neck, cordless car polishing machines are the answer. Instead, they rely...
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  How to keep your Ford Fiesta secure
  Success can be a double-edged sword, as is exemplified by the Ford Fiesta – not only is it one of the best-selling cars in the UK, but a recent survey...
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  The best machine polishers
  Treating a car’s paintwork with machine polishers is one of the most specialist things you can do to the outside of a vehicle. It helps enlighten and enhance the condition...
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  Could buying a category S or N write-off ever be a bargain?
  Insurance write-offs are generally best avoided as a rule but, if you shop carefully, you could grab yourself a bargain used car. You can spot category S or N insurance...
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  Need to change your car's registered keeper? Find out how from Parkers' experts
  When you pass custody of a car from one person to another, it’s vital that you inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that is has a new ‘registered...
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  The best dual action machine polishers for first-time paint polishing
  What exactly are dual action machine polishers, you might ask? And what even are the different types of polishing machines on the market? Truthfully, there’s quite a few, and we’re...
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  The best steam cleaners for efficient cleaning
  Science has developed many amazing chemicals over the years to leave our cars looking bright, shiny and pristine, but the humble steam cleaner is gaining traction in the world of...
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  The best engine flush 2024
  One aspect of car servicing that has been the subject of debate is the use of an engine flush. Is it necessary? Is it a valuable part of a maintenance...
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  Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam review: spot and steam clean deeper
  If there’s one thing the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam does well, it’s innovation. Taking the tried-and-tested formula of a spot cleaner, a vacuum cleaner that extracts stains by injecting fabric shampoo,...
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  Used car paperwork checklist
  Buying a used car well doesn’t have to be a complex process. Performing a few checks before signing on the dotted line can avoid buying in haste, repenting at leisure....
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  The best fuel additives for better engine health
  What is a fuel additive? You might be thinking that fuel injector cleaners fall into this category, and you’d be very correct. However, things like diesel injector cleaners are one...
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  The best Xenon headlight bulbs for superior visibility on the road
  Xenon bulbs, or HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs, have been responsible for changing the face of car fronts as an alternative to traditional halogen headlight bulbs. You might think that Xenon...
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  The best oil filters for smoother running
  Many components are toiling away under your car’s bonnet to keep things ticking over in a healthy fashion, one unsung hero being the oil filter working away, keeping the engine...
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  The best emergency bulb kit for light failure
  Some may see having an emergency bulb kit as a bit of overkill. At best, a failure of your car headlight bulb can be an inconvenience, but the reality is...
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  The best H4 bulbs for cars
  The story of the H4 headlight bulb goes way back to the 1960s when it emerged as a game changer in the automotive headlight bulb lighting world, where previously, the...
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  Eufy SoloCam S340 Review
  For someone who wants things in life to be completely fuss-free, the Eufy SoloCam S340 Security Camera is a seriously compelling option. It’s the latest in the line of Eufy...
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  CTEK MXS 5.0 Battery Charger review
  The CTEK MXS 5.0 trickle charger is one of the more popular battery chargers on sale. It sits between the less powerful MXS 0.8 and 3.8 models, yet isn’t as...