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  UK car seat laws explained: is your child safe and legal?
  Child or baby seats aren’t just a luxury for parents to keep their backseat riders comfortable – they’re a legal requirement according to car seat laws. Until a child is...
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  Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum Cleaner IZ400UKT Review
  For cleaning out dust and dirt fillings, the Shark Stratos cordless vacuum cleaner (IZ400UK) is flexible in design and capability and makes vacuuming carpets and boot linings a brief job....
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  Bosch AdvancedImpactDrive 18 review: light makes light work
  For a great sense of approachability and top-drawer build quality, I was impressed with the 18V Bosch AdvancedImpactDrive 18. It’s both lightweight and capable of tacking jobs, which would normally...
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  Bristol ULEZ: everything you need to know
  A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) – similar to an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) – has been imposed in Bristol’s city centre since November 2022. The scheme was set up...
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  Milenco HS Steering Wheel Lock review: the stick of car security
  The Milenco HS Steering Wheel Lock is a very low-tech solution to a very high-tech issue. Namely, the issue of increasingly high-tech car thefts. Steering wheel locks languished for years as...
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  Driving in France: everything you need to know
  France is one of the easiest places for UK holidaymakers to get to with your car, between the ferries and Channel Tunnel, so it’s an extremely popular destination. Even if...
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  How to charge a car battery
  Little signals the start of a frustrating day like trying to start your car and getting, at best, the slow and ineffectual churn of the starter motor that signals a...
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  Legal number plates guide: £1,000 fines for dirty plates and more
  Number plates have been a feature of cars for so long that it’s easy to forget they’re there – but they’re more complex than you might first expect. When buying...
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  Parkers explains: engine warning lights
  Car manufacturers pack an enormous amount of technology into modern vehicles, but just as the symbols on road signs have remained mostly unchanged for decades, simple dashboard warning lights remain...
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  Can you run your car on cooking oil?
  As the prices for petrol and diesel continue to remain high, should you consider cheaper alternative fuels like cooking oil? As with the cost of living crisis and skyrocketing fuel...
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  Car detailing: everything you need to know
  Keeping your car clean and spotless is a tough task. As most cars are parked outdoors, the weather is likely to cover them in dirt, as much as driving them...
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  How to change a cabin filter
  A car’s cabin filter is what keeps the air coming into your car fresh and clean. It does what it says on the tin and filters the air coming into...
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  Top money-saving tips – our insider tips to help you save thousands on your next car
  Buying a new car involves so many decisions, the most difficult being which car is best for your budget. However once you’ve decided on a make and model you still...
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  Why your minimum tyre tread depth is important – and why bald tyres are lethal
  Six car lengths. More specifically, 25 metres. That’s the difference in stopping distance from 70mph between a car fitted with brand-new tyres, and one with tyres worn down to the...
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  Driving in Spain: everything you need to know
  If you’re planning on driving in Spain or any European country you shouldn’t just assume everything is the same as it is at home. Okay, the rules aren’t that different...
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  Parkers' guide to camping: cars, campers, pets, kids and kit
  British summer holidays wouldn’t be the same without camping, whether you’re a fan or not. It fell out of favour somewhat in the modern era, but the 2020 pandemic saw...
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  What to check when you've not used your car for a while
  If your car has not been used for a while but you’re planning to revive it there are a handful of checks you should do before setting off on that...
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  How much are your car running costs? We explain the numbers and offer some money-saving tips
  One of the most important things to think about when you’re buying a car, whether it’s new or used, is how much it will cost you beyond the simple asking...
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  Bosch EasyAquatak 120 review: small yet mighty pressure
  It isn’t the most expensive, nor the most advanced, or even the best built, but the Bosch EasyAquatak 120 pressure washer is a perfect all-rounder if you’re getting started in...
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  Carly launches free used car check: overview and Parkers' impressions
  Carly, a firm specialising in app-based car diagnostics, has launched its new, completely free Carly Used Car Check, a tool for checking the full history of any car using its...