The ultimate guide to car care

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  The best utility knives
  Do you have a utility knife in your toolbox? As the name would suggest, these knives are built to work, forgoing form and beauty for the sake of pure utilitarian...
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  Angelwax Enigma Interno: Quick Review
  Ceramic-infused car protection has proven itself to be a success, offering tougher protection even if it means a price premium. It’s clear that was only a matter of time before...
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  Parkers picks the best wheel sealants and wheel protectors
  Disc brakes have been a Godsend in terms of safety. The minute trade-off is that brake dust quickly makes wheels incredibly grubby. Brake dust has a barnacle-like ability to stick...
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  Gtechniq C6 Matt Dash: Quick Review
  There are a couple of things that an interior dressing must have to be worth your money. Anti-static (dust) and UV-resistant (sun damage) are an absolute must, but what about...
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  Autobrite Pink Sheen: Quick review
  This bottle of bright pink liquid is Autobrite Pink Sheen, a silicone-based cleaner and dressing designed to provide protection to any plastic, vinyl, rubber and even metal for both the...
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  Duel Autocare Satin Interior Detailer: Quick review
  A good interior dressing will not only improve the looks of tired plastics, it’ll serve as an invisible layer of protection to ensure the plastic stays factory-fresh for longer. What...
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  The best pressure washer attachments for better cleaning
  A shiny new pressure washer is an awesome way to take the effort out of cleaning and is a real essential if you want to properly wash your car, but...
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  The best oil filter removal tools
  What is the need for oil filter removal tools in the world of hand tools? Garage labour costs can be ludicrous. For some jobs, you need a professional who has...
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  The best inspection lamps
  When it comes to doing even the most basic of maintenance on your car, light is your friend. It can show up hidden blemishes in paintwork, help illuminate engine bays...
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  The best snow foam lances for better car cleaning
  The very best snow foam lances will work with a good pressure washer to deliver a thick and consistent coating of snow foam to a car. Using snow foam is our favourite...
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  The best waterless car wash 2023
  It’s difficult to underestimate the importance of water when it comes to car cleaning. But what if there’s a hosepipe ban, or you simply don’t have access to a tap...
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  Vax Spot Wash Spot Cleaner review: An excellent compact stain remover
  As good as a modern vacuum cleaner is, most are next to useless at removing stains from upholstery. And the worst part is, stains are almost inevitable in a car, there’s sure...
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  Snow foam twin test: Car Gods 54 vs Bilt Hamber
  Snow foaming your car may sound fancy and exotic if you’ve never done it before, but it’s a simple but effective way to upgrade how you wash your car. A...
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  ShinyCar UK Premium Eight Piece Car Wash Kit review: nailing the basics
  When you start to take car cleaning more seriously, it can be incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by all the equipment you’ll need to buy. And it’s not just the...
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  Proscenic S1 cordless vacuum
  Your car’s interior is full of awkwardly shaped crevices that can soon fill up with all sorts of dust and crumbs if not regularly cleaned with a top-rated vacuum cleaner. Compact,...
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  Parkers’ paint protection guide for DIYers
  We’ve covered a range of options on the subject, but we figured it was time we pooled them into a single guide that compares and discusses all car protection alternatives...
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  Worx WX030 Cubevac review: compact but clever
  Having a vacuum cleaner for the car always seems a bit of a decadent move – after all, we’ve all got vacuum cleaners already, and with a bit of kludging...
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  Numatic Henry CarKit review: the best way to clean your car’s interior?
  Properly vacuuming your car can be a right pain, but it can be made easier if you have the right attachments. The problem is, many vacuum cleaners only come with...
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  The best tyre pumps to keep your tyres in working order
  Without a tyre pump, a flat tyre can really ruin your day. It’s when a situation like this arises you realise just how important those four tyres on your wheels...
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  The Parkers guide to car jacks
  There are many scenarios where a car jack comes in handy. At home, you may wish to undertake some car DIY that involves getting under the car – an oil...