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  Stay protected with the best safety goggles 2024
  They’re simple, cheap, and so utterly vital, that safety goggles are a must for when you’re working on your car with even the most basic hand tools. They protect one...
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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? Check if you're affected & what to do next
  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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  Blast away grime in half the time with 2025’s best petrol pressure washers
  A petrol pressure washer has the ability to generate hot water, which is a lot more effective in getting every last bit of dirt and dust off your vehicle. Professional...
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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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  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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  Worx Nitro Hydroshot review: putting pressure on traditional pressure washers and you can save £45 today
  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 padlocks that easily add an extra layer of security
  They’re small, fairly innocuous little things, but if you do things right, padlocks can play a vital role in the world of car and garage security. Simply put, they’re the...
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  Appy day: The car apps that simplify buying and owning a car
  Chances are that on your phone there are apps for messaging, banking, social media, shopping and so on. But have you got any car apps on your phone? There are...
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  Henry Quick Hen.100 Cordless Stick Vacuum Review
  The Henry Quick Cordless Vacuum is a durable, powerful cordless machine that makes lifting dirt look effortlessly easy. Of all the vacuum cleaners I’ve tested, it’s been my favourite of...