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  The best dog car accessories designed for safety and comfort
  We are happy to bring you a selection of the best dog car accessories, as it’s only natural that when you embark (sorry) on any road trip with your dog,...
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  What is a vehicle recall? Experts explain what they are and what to do if your car is recalled
  Car manufacturers produce millions of new vehicles a year, and even the highest quality components and materials can suffer a failure or reveal a design weakness in use that falls...
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  What is a slip road?
  Whether you’re a newcomer to driving or have some experience on UK roads, chances are you’ve come across or heard about a slip road. If you’re unsure of it’s meaning...
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  The best petrol pressure washers 2024
  You might be wondering what the need for petrol pressure washers is when there are some perfectly capable electric pressure washers on the market. The answer only really comes down...
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  Understanding Category S and N cars: what are they?
  If a car gets damaged in an accident, the insurance company that covers it may declare it a write-off. But not every car that’s written off is immediately sent to...
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  How to clean leather car seats
  Cleaning leather car seats is essential. Crumbs, dirt, and food look unpleasant on surfaces at the best of times, and a leather car interior is no exception. Without regular cleaning...
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  The best van locks for extra security
  It makes perfect sense to make sure your van has the best van lock at a time when vehicle security concerns loom large. Safeguarding your property has to be one...
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  The best hitch lock to keep trailers and caravans secure
  If you own or use any kind of trailer or caravan and you are not using a hitch lock, it might be time to think about your security measures. More...
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  Can you park on a single yellow line?
  Owning and driving a car comes with numerous rules, yet parking presents its own unique challenges, one of which is single yellow lines. The painted stripes on many roads across...
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  The best bottle jacks for added lifting stability
  Lifting up your car to change the oil or a component can be a tricky ordeal, but bottle jacks simplify things to an extent. They’re relatively compact, can hold a...
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  How to use snow foam: a simple step-by-step guide for you to follow at home
  If you’ve investigated professional-grade DIY car cleaning, you’ve probably come across snow foam. It’s that thick layer of aptly named white foam that detailers use as a pre-wash before cleaning...
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  Worx Nitro Hydroshot review: putting pressure on traditional pressure washers
  After about ten different cars and dozens of cleaning products in, we can comfortably say the Worx Nitro Hydroshot cordless pressure washer was a worthy steed. It’s as trusty as...
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  The best car interior cleaning products
  The inside of your car is where you spend most of your time with it, hence the importance of getting the best car interior cleaning products. Whether it’s a shampoo...
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  The best smart door sensor for extra home and garage security
  You might be wondering why a smart door sensor will be useful to protecting you and your car. The simple answer is security layers. It takes longer to peel a...
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  How to report dangerous driving
  The UK has some of the safest roads in the world, but we’ve all seen driving of a standard that we don’t think is acceptable. Things like cutting in and...
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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 best portable EV chargers so you're never left flat
  Unfortunately, we are yet to reach the point where portable EV chargers can contain enough energy and be scaled down to the size of the jump starters we have for...
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  Car roof bags: Parker’s buyer’s guide
  When you picture car roof bags, you might either imagine a chic old classic car with suitcases strapped to a roof rack or the modern alternative consisting of a heavy-duty...
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  The best car cleaning kits to get an immaculately clean car
  When it’s time to clean your car, the humble bottle of washing-up liquid won’t cut it anymore. Not only do the powerful degreasers present in washing-up liquid cause damage to...
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  The best socket sets for home mechanics and DIYers
  If you’re planning to do any substantial work on a car or anything big and mechanical, nuts and bolts will more than likely be used to hold everything together and...
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  The best car vacuum cleaners tested
  Keeping your car’s interior clean is much easier than it used to be, thanks to massive developments in vacuum cleaner technology. Previously, it was a case of choosing between a...
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  The best diesel engine cleaners
  Diesel engine cleaners are still a mainstay of the car care routine of diesel owners despite diesel cars being in decline across the UK, but they still remain a solid...
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  The best spot cleaners for car and home care
  Portable carpet cleaners (also known as spot cleaners) are similar to vacuum cleaners but are specifically designed for spot-cleaning a range of fabric surfaces, including car carpets and fabric seats....
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  Best budget pressure washers
  If you’re looking for a decent pressure washer but don’t want to spend a fortune, the best budget pressure washers will make car care and other cleaning tasks a doddle....
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  The best camping trolley for carrying more with ease
  If you are heading off caravanning or camping any time soon, a camping trolley could be just the thing to make things easier when you get to your destination. If...