The ultimate guide to car care

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  The best snow foam for satisfying car care 2024: the best put to the test
  Part of the pre-wash family, anyone who is serious about cleaning their car properly needs to get their hands on the best snow foam possible. But with so many variants on...
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  How to jump start your car
  A flat battery can easily derail your day, especially if you haven’t got a breakdown service, battery charger or booster pack to call upon. However, you don’t necessarily have to abandon your...
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  The best magnetic parts trays
  You don’t have to be a professional mechanic or even a serious home mechanic to find magnetic parts tray useful. The DIYer that undertakes simple automotive tasks such as changing...
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  The best grease guns for keeping old cars healthy
  If you’ve ever seen an engine used without any oil you’ll be all too familiar with the importance of proper lubrication and why a grease gun makes so much sense....
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  The best car leather cleaners tested by Parkers 2024
  Car leather cleaners might not be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to maintaining the condition of your vehicle. But if you’re not a fan of materials...
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  Autobrite Direct Decon Shampoo: Quick review
  When the winter has finally decided to disappear for another year, you’ll probably be faced with a car that’s completely caked in mud and grime and be looking for some...
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  The best small socket sets to always keep in your car
  Why are small socket sets useful? Sometimes, bigger isn’t better, especially when it comes to finding the right hand tools. When it comes to socket sets, we recommend keeping one...
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  Turtle Wax Hybrid Waterless Wash & Wax: Quick review
  Keeping your car clean can be a chore at the best of times, but even more so when you don’t have access to a steady supply of water. To prevent...
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  The best precision screwdrivers
  Most hand tools feature design characteristics to improve their usability around the house. Take the mighty screwdriver for example, they might sport chunky ergonomic handles for comfort in the hand...
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  How to know if you need a new car battery
  It’s a scenario that most drivers will encounter at some point – turning the ignition only to hear the starter motor spinning aimlessly. While it could simply be a...
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  Draper Metric Socket Set: Quick review
  There are some tools that are a necessity depending on what you own. Own a pair of eyeglasses and you’ll need to own a tiny screwdriver, own any flatpack furniture...
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  The best jump starter cables
  There’s a reason people often keep a battery charger in their car, if not the low-tech alterative, called jumper cables. Has this scenario ever happened to you? You’ve gone to...
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  How to maintain your car battery: tips from our experts
  A car battery has a finite life and needs to be used or regularly plugged into a battery charger to last as long as possible. If you drive your car...
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  The best car battery testers
  Before you start running your car after a period of hibernation, a car battery tester is one piece of kit that will let you know straight away if your pride...
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  The best budget car battery chargers 2024
  What’s the market for budget car battery chargers in today’s world? Truth be told, the top-end models from the likes of NOCO and CTEK are very expensive, so it’s nice...
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  The best ratchet wrenches for easier car tinkering
  So, you want to build the ultimate hand tool collection, you better start with a ratchet wrench. The core of a mechanic’s toolbox, this humble hand tool is versatile...
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  The best battery booster for large engines
  Keeping a top-rated battery booster is a great way to ensure peace of mind while on the road and away from home. Suppose you break down or return to your...
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  George Wet and Dry Vacuum review: George of all trades
  Everyone knows Numatic’s infamous Henry range of vacuum cleaners. If there was a hall of fame for vacuum cleaners, a cheery red Henry would be a first-ballot inductee. Built here...
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  Parkers' Guide to CTEK 2024
  Has your car battery died? If you’re in the market for a new battery charger, there are two industry-leading brands truly worth delving into – NOCO and CTEK. Both manufacturers...
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  The best de-ionised water for car batteries
  De-ionised water is quite important to your car’s battery. Did you know that lead-acid car batteries are full of water? Lead plates make up the internals of lead-acid batteries, but...