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  Tyre Test: Davanti Alltoura all-season tyres 12 month test
  We’ve fitted a full set of Davanti Alltoura 4-Seasons tyres to our long-term 2007 Citroen C1 and we’re running them for a year to see how all-season tyres cope with...
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  The current UK law on using your mobile phone while driving
  Most of us like to stay entertained while driving, whether by making a quick call or playing music on our smartphones. Using a phone while driving has been illegal in...
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  How to clean your car at home: step-by-step guide
  There’s something genuinely satisfying about cleaning your car at home. I’ve lost count of the hours spent on my driveway transforming one of my careworn old bangers into something that...
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  Everything you need to know about cleaning your car’s interior
  Keeping your car clean on the outside is one thing, but the real satisfaction comes from stepping into a spotless, fresh-smelling cabin. As someone who spends more time than I...
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  How much is a speeding fine and will I get points on my license?
  We all like to think that we’re experienced drivers who stick to the UK speed limits, but if you stray over the posted limit, do you know how much a...
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  The best wired CCTV systems UK 2025
  Why should wired CCTV systems be considered to increase our security game? For one, the ‘stuff’ we keep around our home, garage and garden is becoming more and more sophisticated...
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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 have a few miles on them. Most modern...
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  The best petrol engine cleaners 2025: pick the best for your car
  You may not realise it immediately, but a petrol engine cleaner can be the healthiest thing for your engine when you’re achieving high miles. Of course, good engine oil is...
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  Keep your garage secure with the best garage alarms
  Out of sight is out of mind, and that could be true of your garage. Garages will often contain many valuable items, such as cars, bikes and tools. These things...
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  The best garage door security products
  Whatever your garage might or might not be, it’s always worth assessing your security products and your garage door security to ensure that the things you care about, whether your...
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  The best outdoor security cameras UK 2025
  They are the cream of the crop when it comes to home and garage security products, the best outdoor security cameras will keep a watchful eye over your cars. Often,...
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  The best portable blender for camping
  What’s that, you’ve never considered taking a portable blender as part of your camping cookware? You’ve deprived yourself of delicious and healthy smoothies, protein drinks and soups? Perhaps it’s time...
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  The best garage door locks
  Quite often, when we arrive home at the end of the day, we park one of our most valuable possessions in the garage without giving security a second thought—maybe now...
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  Car security: everything you need to know
  Perhaps one day we’ll live in a world where balaclava-clad hoodlums approach driveways for no other reason than to inform car owners that their lights are still on. Until then,...
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  The best solar security lights to keep your driveway safe
  Solar-powered security lights are an eco-friendly way to keep your garage, home and garden well-lit. Some solar security lights are designed to illuminate at dusk and remain on till dawn....
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  The best car key trackers for extra security and peace of mind
  If you’ve ever misplaced your car keys, questions about car security will quickly enter your mind and you’ll be left kicking yourself for not buying a car key tracker. Panic...
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  The best car security products 2025: keep your car safe and secure
  Most of today’s cars come with pretty comprehensive alarm and immobiliser systems as standard car security. Unfortunately, these are not always enough to deter someone who might like the look...
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  The best Faraday boxes for car keys 2025
  What are Faraday boxes all about? That’s a good question. It does sound like the kind of thing HG Wells might have used to get his time machine going, but...
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  The best cordless vacuum cleaners for cars and homes tested by our experts 2025
  A cordless vacuum cleaner is probably the only vacuum you’ll ever need to clean your car and home. With this in mind, we’ve assembled the latest crop to conclusively find...
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  How to remove dents from your car: a detailed DIY guide
  Small dents are an annoying part of modern life that can spoil the lines of your car and potentially devaluing it, too. The good news is you do not always...

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  The best cordless pressure washers tried and tested for 2025
  We all love how powerful and convenient pressure washers are, but there are going to be times when a cordless pressure washer will become very useful. The spring and summer...
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  Is undertaking illegal in the UK?
  You’re cruising along at a steady pace when the traffic in the right lane suddenly slows down, leaving you wondering if undertaking is illegal. While some common driving advice suggests...
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  We investigated the best car shampoo for pristine paintwork: tried and tested by Parkers 2025
  The bulk of car cleaning will involve car shampoo, so it really is important to pick the best product possible. A good car shampoo does more than simply remove grit...
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  We tried the best black trim restorers - these are what work
  Black plastic trim is present on pretty much every car made in the last 35 years, but it does benefit from some care and protection from black trim restorers. From...
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  The best Faraday boxes for car keys 2025
  What are Faraday boxes all about? That’s a good question. It does sound like the kind of thing HG Wells might have used to get his time machine going, but...
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  The best jump starters tried and tested by Parkers 2025
  The beefiest of battery chargers, car jump starters can sit ready to inject a brief but powerful jolt of electricity into a dead battery to get an engine running again....
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  The best car wax tested by Parkers 2025: keep your vehicle sparkling clean
  If you want to give your car’s paint an extra protective coat, you need car wax. This hardy substance differs from your regular car cleaning products as it adds a...
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  The best tyre inflator compressors tested by Parkers 2025
  Why are tyre inflator compressors so important? Your tyres are the only part of a car that comes into contact with the road, so it’s vitally important to keep the rings...
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  The best rated car vacuum cleaners in the UK for 2025
  Keeping your car’s interior clean is much easier than it used to be, thanks to massive developments in car vacuum cleaner technology. Previously, it was a case of choosing between...
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  Caught on camera: Best dashcams to buy in 2025 for clear, safe driving
  In real life, road incidents don’t come with dramatic music or slow-motion build-ups—they happen in an instant, without warning. One moment, you’re cruising along, and the next, chaos. In the...
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  The best rain repellents for cars tried and tested 2025
  Why are rain repellents worth considering? Given Britain’s famously moist weather, driving around in the wet is something we’re all used to. But driving in damp and rainy conditions with...
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  The best handheld vacuum cleaners tested 2025
  Small in size and able to deal with dust any time you want, the best handheld vacuum cleaners will prove invaluable if you like crumb-free upholstery. You wouldn’t think twice...
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  The Best MagSafe car mounts tested by Parkers 2025
  MagSafe car mount technology was developed by Apple and launched in the iPhone 12 series and then in all of the subsequent generations of iPhones that followed. It’s a form...
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  The best car battery trickle chargers you can buy in 2025
  Among all the car battery chargers, trickle chargers are likely the most useful for car owners. Designed to keep your battery from going flat when the car isn’t in use,...
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  How much to respray a car and is it worth the cost?
  I’ve always loved to see a freshly painted older car. There’s something about a deep, glossy finish that can completely transform a tired-looking motor and make it feel almost new...
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  Dartford crossing charge: How to pay and avoid fines
  The Dartford Crossing – the stretch of the M25 that crosses the River Thames between Dartford and Thurrock – is one of the UK’s busiest roads. But with no toll...
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  A crystal-clear winner: the best car glass cleaner tried and tested 2025
  During car cleaning and detailing sessions, the right glass cleaner can sometimes be overlooked. Glass is great for visibility, but any grease or grime will be incredibly noticeable as it...
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  From grime to gleam: the best alloy wheel cleaners tried and tested
  If you’re at all serious about keeping your car clean and you enjoy the surprisingly therapeutic process of removing grime, alloy wheel cleaners will keep your pride and joy sparkling....
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  UK Towing Capacity Guide: What can your car tow?
  Towing massively increases your car’s ability to carry stuff, from garden waste to a caravan, to a horsebox, to another car. But it’s vitally important that you tow legally and...
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  The best smart battery charger for a healthy car battery
  To maintain the health and charge of your car’s battery, you should consider one of the best smart battery chargers available. These are the cream of the crop in the...