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  Could buying a category S or N write-off ever be a bargain?
  Insurance write-offs are generally best avoided as a rule but, if you shop carefully, you could grab yourself a bargain used car. You can spot category S or N insurance...
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  The best dual action machine polishers for first-time paint polishing
  What exactly are dual action machine polishers, you might ask? And what even are the different types of polishing machines on the market? Truthfully, there’s quite a few, and we’re...
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  The best steam cleaners for efficient cleaning
  Science has developed many amazing chemicals over the years to leave our cars looking bright, shiny and pristine, but the humble steam cleaner is gaining traction in the world of...
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  Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam review: spot and steam clean deeper
  If there’s one thing the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam does well, it’s innovation. Taking the tried-and-tested formula of a spot cleaner, a vacuum cleaner that extracts stains by injecting fabric shampoo,...
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  Used car paperwork checklist
  Buying a used car well doesn’t have to be a complex process. Performing a few checks before signing on the dotted line can avoid buying in haste, repenting at leisure....
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  The best oil filters for smoother running
  Many components are toiling away under your car’s bonnet to keep things ticking over in a healthy fashion, one unsung hero being the oil filter working away, keeping the engine...
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  The best emergency bulb kit for light failure
  Some may see having an emergency bulb kit as a bit of overkill. At best, a failure of your car headlight bulb can be an inconvenience, but the reality is...
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  The best H4 bulbs for cars
  The story of the H4 headlight bulb goes way back to the 1960s when it emerged as a game changer in the automotive headlight bulb lighting world, where previously, the...
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  Eufy SoloCam S340 Review
  For someone who wants things in life to be completely fuss-free, the Eufy SoloCam S340 Security Camera is a seriously compelling option. It’s the latest in the line of Eufy...
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  CTEK MXS 5.0 Battery Charger review
  The CTEK MXS 5.0 trickle charger is one of the more popular battery chargers on sale. It sits between the less powerful MXS 0.8 and 3.8 models, yet isn’t as...
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  The best H1 bulbs for your car
  H1 Bulbs were one of the first halogen automotive bulbs introduced in the early 1960s, bringing a quite noticeable improvement to automotive lighting as it was more efficient and emitted...
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  The best deals of the week: save up to 45% on vacuum cleaners and more
  Saving cash on all things automotive couldn’t be easier than with the Parkers guide to the best deals. Each week, our team of product experts will be finding the very...
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  Hoover HL5 Upright Vacuum Cleaner review
  While the apparent vacuum cleaner of choice for a car is cordless thanks to its go-anywhere nature, we still champion lugging a corded model down to the car and enjoying...
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  The best engine oil additives to improve engine health
  We’ve covered both diesel and petrol injector cleaners on Parkers, but you might be wondering what engine oil additives are. Essentially, they’re compounds that help improve the lubrication of your...
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  The best diesel engine oils
  There are a plethora of different engine oils out there, so you might be wondering what makes diesel engine oils unique. The main thing that differentiates diesel engines from petrol...
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  Best high mileage engine oil to keep your car going
  Let’s get one thing straight: engines with more miles are likely to be more worn, thus the benefit of high mileage engine oil. Internal components including seals, camshafts and bearings...
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  AsperX Jump Starter review
  The ever-shrinking world of battery chargers now means that a dead battery can be coaxed back into life with something as small as a notebook that can sit holding a...
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  The best synthetic engine oils 2025
  If you’re not clued-up, you’re probably wondering what on earth synthetic engine oils are. What makes them synthetic, and what are the pros and cons when compared to regular engine...
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  What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car?
  We’ve all been there. You pull into a fuel station at the end of a long day, tired and keen to get home, you pick up the first available pump....
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  What’s changed for motorists in 2023?
  Though the fundamental rules of driving may not change, some smaller details of our driving laws are altered or amended every year. From new driving test practices to changes in...