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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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  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 deals of the week handpicked by Parkers
  Saving cash on all things automotive couldn’t be easier than with the Parkers guide to the best deals. Each week, our team of product experts will be finding the very...
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  Hoover HL5 Upright Vacuum Cleaner review
  While the apparent vacuum cleaner of choice for a car is cordless thanks to its go-anywhere nature, we still champion lugging a corded model down to the car and enjoying...
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  The best engine oil additives to improve engine health
  We’ve covered both diesel and petrol injector cleaners on Parkers, but you might be wondering what engine oil additives are. Essentially, they’re compounds that help improve the lubrication of your...
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  The best diesel engine oils
  There are a plethora of different engine oils out there, so you might be wondering what makes diesel engine oils unique. The main thing that differentiates diesel engines from petrol...
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  Best high mileage engine oil to keep your car going
  Let’s get one thing straight: engines with more miles are likely to be more worn, thus the benefit of high mileage engine oil. Internal components including seals, camshafts and bearings...
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  Best 10W-40 engine oil you should use
  Engine oils are essential for keeping an engine running, and 10W-40 engine oil is fairly common with engines that rev highly and use some form of compression. Most modern car...
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  AsperX Jump Starter review
  The ever-shrinking world of battery chargers now means that a dead battery can be coaxed back into life with something as small as a notebook that can sit holding a...
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  The best synthetic engine oils 2024
  If you’re not clued-up, you’re probably wondering what on earth synthetic engine oils are. What makes them synthetic, and what are the pros and cons when compared to regular engine...
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  The best petrol engine cleaners 2025: pick the best for your car
  You may not realise it immediately, but petrol engine cleaners can be the healthiest things to use when you’re achieving high miles. Of course, good engine oil is even more...
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  Christmas 2024: what our product experts want to unwrap
  As Christmas is the time of giving and presents, who better to curate a lost of amazing gift ideas than the product experts from Parkers. The Parkers product experts work...
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  The best fuel spill kits for keeping your drive clean
  You’re probably aware of how easy it is to spill a bit of petrol or diesel when filling up at a fuel station; it’s even easier when pouring fuel out...
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  Euro Car Parts Black Friday 2023: save on Autoglym, Shell and more
  With Black Friday now in full swing, we’ve taken a look at the best Black Friday deals Euro Car Parts has to offer. With big discounts on Karcher pressure washers,...
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  Vax SpotWash Home Cordless review
  The Vax SpotWash Home Cordless takes the concept of a spot washer and cuts the cord. Spot cleaners take a vacuum cleaner and dials it up to 11, injecting a...
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  Kärcher WD2 Plus Review
  In the world of car vacuum cleaners, the Kärcher WD2 Plus stands as one of the best-selling products in the brand’s range. The WD2 Plus is primarily designed to be...
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  The best Black Friday power tool deals - save now on Worx, DeWalt and more
  If you like to keep on top of your own car maintenance, you’ll know the importance of having good-quality power tools, and the Black Friday sale is the ideal chance...
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  Amazing Autoglym deals in the Amazon Prime Day Event
  Autoglym is a byword for quality car cleaning products and a regular feature of many sales events. Take a look at our hand-selected deals below to save valuable cash and...
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  The best Black Friday Karcher pressure washer deals 2024 - save on the K2, K4 and more
  If you want to upgrade your pressure washer, you’re in luck. We’ve found the best Karcher pressure washer deals to get you a premium brand at an affordable price. We have...