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  Anker Soundsync review: future-proofing a car's stereo
  When was the last time you bought a CD? Despite a recent uptick in physical media sales, it’s clear that streaming audio is the norm. Even the cheapest city cars...
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  Soft99 Neutral Creamy Shampoo review: a gentle car cleaner
  You’ve been buying car cleaning products for years, and you’ve never heard of Soft99? We are not surprised, this Japanese car care company won’t be on many people’s radars and...
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  The best water containers for camping
  Storing water can be a tricky issue when camping, primarily due to the quality of the water container. If you are heading up onto the hills with just a backpack,...
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  The best blind spot mirrors
  Any driver worth their salt knows that spatial awareness keeps you on the road. When you know where something is, you’ve usually got the best chance of avoiding it. However,...
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  The best indoor car covers
  At first glance, indoor car covers may seem a bit superfluous or even mollycoddling – an extravagance reserved for classics or Italian exotics that rarely see the light of day....
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  Get Car Mats tested: A tailored interior upgrade
  My car is 15 years old and aside from the odd nick here and there, looks to be in excellent condition. One area that was a visual let down however...
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  The Parkers guide to selling at a car boot sale: what you need to bring
  There are two surefire signs that spring has arrived and both can be viewed at a typical roundabout. The first will be the council-planted flowers coming into bloom, the second...
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  BriteAngle Warning Triangle review: breakdown safety 2.0
  While almost all cars will have one somewhere in the boot, it’s still only advised that you carry a warning triangle here in the UK. However, it’s a clever idea...
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  The best power banks for campervan trips and camping
  The modern campervanning experience is an incredibly alluring one. Irrespective of whether you’ve opted for a factory fresh model or fashioned your own creation, taking a mobile home off on...
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  Autobrite Direct Citrus Wash tested: simply the zest?
  Of the dominant methods of pre-washing your car, choosing between snow foam or pre-wash is almost unfair. Who wouldn’t rather blast some shaving-foam thick foam over a car’s bodywork like...
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  Using a mobile phone when driving
  Using a mobile phone while driving has been illegal in the UK for 20 years, though since 2003, the law has tightened considerably. Legislation recently changed again to broaden the...
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  The best wheel face brushes for spotless alloys
  Keeping your alloy wheels in good nick is a good idea no matter how old your car is. Not only do scratch and muck free wheels look a lot nicer,...
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  The Best Van Seat Covers
  Whether you’re a dog walker or a plasterer, it can be a huge challenge to keep the seats clean in your van. Particularly when you have one of the best...
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  The best ratchet straps
  Ratchet straps are essential for any van or trailer transporting a heavy object. In addition, most modern-day cars now have pinion points in the boot where you can secure a...
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  The best car stereos to amplify your audio
  If you own or have recently purchased a car of a certain age, you may be looking at upgrading the in-car entertainment in the form of a new car stereo....
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  The best car wheel barrel brushes 2023
  How do you know when you should be thinking about car wheel barrel brushes as part of your car cleaning kit? Look behind the alloy spokes of an older car...
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  Proscenic P11 vacuum review: A convenient and affordable vacuum cleaner
  If, like me, you’ve been reluctant to take on a cordless vacuum cleaner after the lasting impression of typical 12V ‘Dustbusters’ sold for cleaning cars, the Proscenic range looks like...
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  Seven top tips for EV charging
  Whether you’re a long-established electric vehicle (EV) driver, or a newbie in this brave electric world, you’ll now be familiar with the drawbacks of the harsh reality that is the...
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  How to reduce your car running costs
  We’ve covered the realities of car running costs elsewhere and now it’s time to take a look at some of the most effective ways of reducing them. It’s a particularly...
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  Are night driving glasses any good?
  Other than eating a sandwich to satisfy hunger, there aren’t many quick fixes that work. Get-rich-quick schemes certainly don’t, nor do get-ripped-quick workouts. Night driving glasses promise a lot for...