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  Falken Sincera SN110 tyre review
  With wheels and tyres getting ever larger in diameter and broader of width, you’d be forgiven for thinking that getting four new tyres for a classic car could be tricky....
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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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  How the headlights on a car can keep you safe in winter
  Driving in winter in the UK presents some unique challenges. There are many ways in which you need to adapt your driving to the conditions to stay safe and using...
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  The future of fuel: how we can stop depending on fossils
  Electric cars are a big deal. Now, almost every manufacturer has at least one in their line-up with the hope the technology can help reduce our CO2 emissions and slow...
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  How to stop your car getting stolen
  Modern cars are marvels of technology and engineering rolled into one, but despite ever-improving security systems, car thefts are on the rise. According to reports from the Driver and Vehicle...
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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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  How to contest a parking ticket
  It’s one of the worst, most annoying feelings you can experience as a car driver – finding a parking ticket attached to the windscreen. Also known as a penalty charge...
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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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  Last-chance UK Black Friday power tool deals
  If you like to keep on top of your own car maintenance, you’ll know the importance of having good-quality power tools, and despite the Black Friday 2023 event being over...
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  There's still time to bag a dash cam bargain this Black Friday: up to 40% off Nextbase and more
  Once upon a time, dash cams were reserved for the most tech savvy of us, but as technology has advanced and costs have decreased, dash cams are well within the...
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  These deals won't be here forever: the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Autoglym deals
  Autoglym is a byword for quality car cleaning products, and despite the official Black Friday event being over for 2023, you can still pick up some sharply discounted last-chance Black Friday...
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  How to use snow foam
  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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  Cyber Monday is your last chance to buy a Karcher pressure washer with an awesome discount
  You’re in luck if you’re wanting to upgrade your pressure washer, we’ve found the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Karcher pressure washer deals to get you a premium brand...
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  £200 off Shark and more: the best live Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals worth checking out
  There’s nothing nicer than having a clean and tidy car and some of the best Black Friday deals for motorists include new vacuum cleaners for your car. And despite the...
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  There's are still some last-chance Black Friday deals to be found. Still time to nab a bargain cordless drill
  They really are one of the mainstays of anyone’s tool kit – that’s why we are taking a look at some of the best Black Friday deals on cordless drills....
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  These bargain sat navs will keep you on the right tracks this Black Friday
  Why would we want to bring you the best sat nav deals when most new cars today come with sat nav as standard? Well, there’s your answer – most. There...
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  The best Black Friday cordless vacuum deals
  There are still some last-chance Black Friday deals with us despite the official Black Friday event having already passed. We’ve rounded up some fantastic savings available on all sorts of...
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  Don't miss 40% off Nextbase dash cams, Cyber Monday deals end tonight
  Most car journeys are pretty uneventful, but here at Parkers, we’re checking out the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday dash cam deals as you never know when to expect...
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  How to demist car windows
  One of the biggest annoyances of parking outside during winter is having to demist car windows every morning. Fighting ice and condensation adds time you just don’t have to a drive already...

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  The best portable EV chargers you can buy
  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
  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
  Heading off caravanning or camping any time soon? If you’re going for more than a couple of days you’ll quickly realise that you’ll end up carrying a fair amount of...