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  Sparkling Car During a Hosepipe Ban? We Show You How
  Entering the warmer months means one thing – car wash time. However, the declaration of drought accompanied with hosepipe bans means the traditional car cleaning methods may not be an...
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  Private plates: how to transfer a registration number
  The UK’s car licensing and number plate scheme is one of few in the world that prominently shows the year of a car’s registration, with new cars bearing the latest...
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  The best steering wheel covers to keep your steering wheel in top condition
  A steering wheel cover is a simple but effective upgrade you can add to your car. Not only will it protect the steering wheel from damage and wear, but a...
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  Parkers’ top diecast model cars
  Diecasting as a manufacturing process has been around for almost 200 years. It a production method of pouring molten metal into a mould. Plastic can be cast in a similar way...
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  How to change a spark plug
  Are you having trouble with your engine? It could be one of any number of issues, but it may well be a faulty spark plug. For the less mechanically literate,...
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  The best car polish
  Car polish and car wax get used interchangeably by many of us. That’s fair enough because the labels on some products can’t get it right either. But there is a...
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  How to perform car health checks at home
  Keeping your car in tip-top shape doesn’t have to mean endless trips to the garage. With a little know-how, you can perform essential checks right on your driveway. These quick,...
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  Bilt Hamber Auto-Clay test: should you bother with a clay bar?
  If you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of automotive detailing you’ll have inevitably read about the wonders of the clay bar. Used by serious detailers to remove contaminants like overspray...
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  The best wash mitts for protecting your car's paint while you clean
  The humble sponge may be good for wiping down your kitchen counter but it can be disastrous for your paintwork if you use one for car cleaning – if you...
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  The best traffic film remover (TFR) for deep cleaning
  There are many car cleaning products that you can use to ensure your car is as sparkling as it can be, but sometimes you’ll need to enlist the help of...
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  The best soft-top cleaner
  Using a proper soft top cleaner is integral to keeping your soft-top looking clean and remaining waterproof. A soft-top car is ideal for the summer months, but it does require...
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  The best jerry cans for storing extra fuel safely
  Anything with an internal combustion engine is rendered useless if it doesn’t have any fuel to power it. Whether it be your chainsaw or crossover it’ll need fuel to work. And...
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  The best grit guard bucket
  Everyone owns or at least has access to a bucket when it comes to washing the car. They’re not fancy and you can easily pick one up for a pound...
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  The best Father's Day gifts 2025 handpicked by our product experts
  To avoid the old cliche that dads are hard to buy for, we’ve been racking our brains at the Parkers HQ, thinking up the best Father’s Day gift ideas we...
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  The best engine oils to improve performance and reliability
  Using the best engine oil can help increase your car’s performance and fuel efficiency, while also helping reduce unnecessary wear on your engine, saving you from a nasty repair bill....
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  The best dog car seat protectors
  Dog seat protectors for cars are like underwear for people, in that they are simply necessary. From the cloth fabric in your VW Golf to the sumptuous leather in your...
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  The best clay bar kits that'll make your paintwork smoother
  The world of car cleaning, or car polishing in reference to clay bar kits, can be really confusing to understand. You’ll see ‘double bucket’ methods, tyre dressing, and even expensive...
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  The best chrome cleaner for your car
  There used to be a time when chrome was featured on pretty much every car and a bottle of chrome cleaner could be found on just about every garage shelf....
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  The best car wax tested by Parkers 2025: keep your vehicle sparkling clean
  If you want to give your car’s paint an extra protective coat, you need car wax. This hardy substance differs from your regular car cleaning products as it adds a...
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  If you’re planning on repainting your car then a good primer is essential for getting a decent finish. Thing is, there are a load of different types of primer available...