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How to clean your car at home: step-by-step guideThere’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 interiorKeeping 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 2025Why 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 useEngine 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 carYou 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 alarmsOut 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 productsWhatever 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 2025They 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 campingWhat’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 locksQuite 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 knowPerhaps 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 safeSolar-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 mindIf 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 secureMost 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 2025What 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 2025A 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 guideSmall 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 window alarms for your garageWhen it comes to car and garage security, we try to make sure our property is protected as well as it can be, but there is one often overlooked part...
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The best budget wet and dry vacuum cleanersA budget wet and dry vacuum cleaner is an essential for every car owner. As enjoyable and rewarding as car ownership can be, it can also be, regrettably, rather unpredictable....
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