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  How to renew your driving license in the UK
  Once you’ve passed your driving test in the UK and get out on the road in your car, you never have to take it again – unless you’re ordered to...
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  The best oil pan for mess-free oil changes
  The convenience of nipping into a fast-service garage for a quick oil change can’t be denied – no worries about jacking the car up, loosening the sump plug, making sure...
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  The best axle stands for safe car maintenance
  Once, when I was young and started doing my own car servicing and repairs, I thought axle stands were just an extra faff. They just made the job take a...
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  The best paint glaze for scratch-free paintwork
  What is paint glaze, you might be wondering? You may initially look at it and think it’s a form of wax or car polish, but that’s not really true. Whereas...
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  Everything you need to know about driving in Ireland
  Ireland is a fantastic place to drive for a holiday in one of the best cars. It’s only a relatively short hop across the Irish Sea and you’ll find historic...
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  The ultimate guide to the best tips and products you need to keep our Range Rover secure
  I guess you’re here because you want to know a little bit more about keeping your Range Rover secure. Even though recent reports suggest that car theft rates have dropped,...
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  Everything you need to know about driving in Belgium
  You’ll often find yourself just driving in Belgium on the way to another part of Europe, such as Germany or the Netherlands. But it’s a great holiday destination in its...
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  The best padlocks that easily add an extra layer of security
  They’re small, fairly innocuous little things, but if you do things right, padlocks can play a vital role in the world of car and garage security. Simply put, they’re the...
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  Appy day: The car apps that simplify buying and owning a car
  Chances are that on your phone there are apps for messaging, banking, social media, shopping and so on. But have you got any car apps on your phone? There are...
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  Henry Quick Hen.100 Cordless Stick Vacuum Review
  The Henry Quick Cordless Vacuum is a durable, powerful cordless machine that makes lifting dirt look effortlessly easy. Of all the vacuum cleaners I’ve tested, it’s been my favourite of...
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  The best budget machine polishers
  Polishing a car can be a very expensive ordeal, such is the demand for budget machine polishers for those not wanting to break the bank. For anybody unfamiliar with polishing,...
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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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  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...