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  The best parking posts for the ultimate driveway security
  One of the ultimate forms of car and garage security out there, parking posts are a great deterrent to thieves interested in your vehicle. They’re bulky, heavy, and ultimately block...
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  The best foot pumps for fuss-free tyre care 2025
  Inflating your car’s tyres can be a strenuous task, especially with foot pumps which involve a lot more sweat than a digital/electrical compressor. However, when all things go wrong, an...
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  The M6 Toll: how much does it cost and is it worth it?
  There aren’t many toll roads in the UK. Despite the high cost of fuel, we’re arguably fortunate that we only need to pay road tax to drive. But in the...
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  LAST DAY: Amazon Prime Day 2025: the best Prime Day deals including £650 off tech, Karcher, and Autoglym
  Amazon Prime Day 2025 has concluded until next time. Amazon’s most popular sale of the year is likely to return in October, albeit probably under a different name. You’re guaranteed to...
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  The best hammers you should have in your toolbox
  If you think hammers are a type of tool only good for thumping nails into wood or knocking down sheds, you’re sorely mistaken. In the correct hands, hammers are very...
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  Britax car seats: German engineering at its finest
  With a strong German and British heritage, Britax car seats pair German engineering and design to create stylish and safe car seats that’ll no doubt give you peace of mind....
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  The best car inspection cameras to help speed up car repairs and save you cash
  Have you ever wondered what the inside of your engine is like, but you can’t gain access without removing the bowels using a plethora of hand tools? This is exactly...
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  Driving without a spare? These tyre repair kits are must-haves
  Your car’s tyres do a fantastic job keeping you on the road, but they’re not infallible, and that’s why you need to consider finding the best tyre repair kits to...
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  Dartford crossing charge: How to pay and avoid fines
  The Dartford Crossing – the stretch of the M25 that crosses the River Thames between Dartford and Thurrock – is one of the UK’s busiest roads. But with no toll...
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  Cat S, Cat N, Cat A and Cat B cars explained: what they mean to you
  If you’re browsing used cars and come across a listing that mentions Cat N or Cat S, it’s important to know what that means before you buy. These terms are...
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  The best car tool kits for home mechanics 2025
  Once upon a time, fixing a car used to mean plenty of elbow grease and nothing more than the best car tool kits you could buy. Today, it’s as likely...
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  Can you park on a single yellow line?
  Owning and driving a car comes with numerous rules, yet parking presents its own unique challenges, one of which is single yellow lines. The painted stripes on many roads across...
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  The best cordless car polishing machines
  If you’re not a fan of wires and having to rest a long cable over the back of your neck, cordless car polishing machines are the answer. Instead, they rely...
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  The best jump starters tried and tested by Parkers 2025
  The beefiest of battery chargers, car jump starters can sit ready to inject a brief but powerful jolt of electricity into a dead battery to get an engine running again....
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  The ultimate guide to the best tips and products you need to keep our Range Rover secure
  I guess you’re here because you want to know a little bit more about keeping your Range Rover secure. Even though recent reports suggest that car theft rates have dropped,...
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  The best engine flush 2025
  One aspect of car servicing that has been the subject of debate is the use of an engine flush. Is it necessary? Is it a valuable part of a maintenance...
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  UK speed cameras: how they work and what to watch out for
  The UK’s roads are littered with speed cameras and our advice is to always stick to the speed limit to avoid getting a fine and points on your driving licence....
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  Best fuel additives 2025: improve MPG, cut emissions and keep your engine clean
  What are fuel additives? You might be thinking that fuel injector cleaners fall into this category, and you’d be very correct. However, things like diesel injector cleaners are one arm...
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  The best Xenon headlight bulbs for superior visibility on the road 2025
  Xenon bulbs, or HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs, have been responsible for changing the face of car fronts as an alternative to traditional halogen headlight bulbs. You might think that Xenon...
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  The best car shampoo for pristine paintwork: tried and tested by Parkers 2025
  The bulk of car cleaning will involve car shampoo, so it really is important to pick the best product possible. The best car shampoo does more than simply remove grit...