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  Best toy car garages
  Today’s medium is plastic; yesterday’s mediums were wood and metal. That evolution of materials applies to toy car garages just as it does to most things. Unless you’re making one...
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  The German advent calendar without chocolate
  Germany is Europe’s workshop, so while the rest of us are chugging chocolates all December, naturally the Germans are building little cars. We were highly intrigued and had to check...
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  Hot Wheels Unleashed: fun for the whole family
  It’s a pretty safe bet that there is at least one Hot Wheels model in every child’s bedroom. For more than 50 years these small, good value diecasts have been...
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  The best kids’ ride-on cars
  A ride-on car must be up there with the ultimate gifts to get a small child. They provide hours of fun and joy to a child as they whizz about...
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  The best roof bags 2024: the space-saving alternative to the roof box
  When you picture car roof bags, you might either imagine a chic old classic car with suitcases strapped to a roof rack or the modern alternative consisting of a heavy-duty...
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  The best baby car mirrors
  As a new parent, driving solo with your baby can be mighty nerve-racking because it may well be the first time you’ve had to avert your eyes away from them,...
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  The best products for storing a car
  If you are intending to leave your car dormant for anything longer than a couple of weeks, you will likely want to consider some kit that will help keep your...
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  The best multi-tools: Leatherman, SOG, Victorinox
  It’s impossible to carry all the tools you’ll ever need around with you – you’d need a van, and then you’ll need a van organiser, then you’ll need a bigger...
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  Thinkware Q1000 review: brand’s latest needs help to phone home
  If ever a reminder was needed that a dash cam can provide considerable peace of mind, just before writing this review a schoolkid shot out of a crossroads right across...
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  The best garage mops
  Garages are inherently dirty environments and rightly so. They’re functioning workspaces, subject to oil spills, brake fluid leaks and whatever muck your tires brought in from the cold. A little...
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  The best car dollies
  Ever found yourself in a situation that necessitated a set of car dollies? Probably not. They’re automotive tools that suit a very specific and niche purpose, but in that role,...
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  The best floodlights for late-night tinkering
  The perfect day is just tinkering with your car, head under the bonnet in warm balmy weather and no one at your feet asking you questions or how long you...
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  The best garage overalls for mess-free tinkering
  Cars are mucky, there’s no escaping that. Whether it be mud and bird poo on the paintwork or oil, brake fluid and petrol spills, it’s very easy to end up...
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  Autobead Ceramic Shampoo: Quick review
  Ceramic car care products are a hot commodity at the moment, and it’s easy to see why. Ceramic here means the inclusion of silicon dioxide (Si02), which in turn makes...
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  The Parkers guide to the two bucket car cleaning method
  The double bucket car cleaning method is a simple way of getting better results without leaving scratches on a car’s paintwork. A single bucket cleaning method can trap and lead...
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  Sat-nav 101: the guide you need for navigating your route
  Getting around can be pretty tricky. As the volume of traffic has increased, local authorities have chosen to change road systems to keep everything flowing. Even if you think you...
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  The ultimate guide to car warranties
  When you buy a new vehicle in the UK, you’ll get a car warranty as standard. As detailed in our ultimate guide to car warranties these can vary in length,...
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  Bosch IXO 6 Electric Screwdriver: Quick review
  The screwdriver is an integral part of any home, even if you’re not interested in DIY. There’ll come a point where you need to replace a battery, tighten a loose...
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  The best tool rolls
  Toolboxes are great, but have you ever felt like they’re just a little bit too disorganised? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a separate holder for each of your favourite...
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  The best tyre cleaners
  The tyre; most cars have four of them, and they’re the one part of a car that should be in contact with the ground which can make it difficult to...