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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...
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  Discover the best black trim restorers to revive your car’s shine tested by our experts
  Most cars made since the late 1980s feature black plastic exterior parts, which are prone to fading and discolouration over time. Whether it’s the large bumper panels on modern vans...
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  How to remove bird poo from cars: Best products and quick solutions
  It has to be one of the most annoying post car wash and detailing occurrences – a bird dropping right there, ruining all your good work, and leaving you wishing...
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  The best head-up displays
  A head-up display (HUD) is a small projector that beams important details onto your car’s windscreen, like your current speed. The logic behind a HUD is known as the eyes-on-the-road-benefit....
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  Best spray wax for cars to give the ultimate gloss
  Choosing the best spray wax for cars may not be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to car paint protection. Even the most ardent car cleaning...
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  A full guide to Motability
  The Motability scheme has been set up to support differently abled and disabled motorists to lease a car, powered wheelchair or scooter using government-funded allowances. The scheme enables qualifying people,...
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  Kärcher K5 Power & Control Review: The best pressure washer for cars?
  Kärcher pressure washers are everywhere – and there’s good reason for that. From the no-frills K2 to the heavyweight K7, the German brand has built a reputation for getting...
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  The best car seat covers 2025
  In order to protect your car’s upholstery, not only are car windscreen covers available, but also car seat covers. These can slow down and even protect your sets against the...
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  Need more space? Here are the best roof boxes for every type of car and trip
  If you’re in need of some extra storage for your next summer road trip, car roof boxes can make the difference between an easy trip and one that you’ll regret...
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  What is E10 fuel and how does it affect you?
  Petrol has changed in the UK. As of September 2021, the standard petrol you get at UK forecourts has changed from E5 to E10 grade. Here’s everything you need to...
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  UK Towing Capacity Guide: What can your car tow?
  Towing massively increases your car’s ability to carry stuff, from garden waste to a caravan, to a horsebox, to another car. But it’s vitally important that you tow legally and...
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  Essential winter driving advice: how to stay safe on UK roads
  British winters are notoriously unpredictable and that can make driving a real challenge. Snow can turn roads into toboggan runs in a matter of minutes, black ice can turn them...
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  Driving in Italy: everything you need to know
  Are you planning a driving holiday to Italy? Like most European nations, you drive on the right-hand side of the road in Italy, but you’ll need to adhere to more...
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  Car sharing (plus ridesharing and car clubs) – the definitive guide
  Car sharing and ride-sharing schemes in the UK have been disrupting traditional car ownership for some time now. When you factor in insurance, maintenance, monthly bills or subscription and fuel,...
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  Mandatory speed limiters: how they work and what they mean for drivers
  From 7 July 2024, all new cars sold in the UK will be fitted with a speed limiter that can prevent drivers exceeding the posted limit on any given stretch...
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  The best car leather cleaners to keep your car looking fresh and luxurious
  Car leather cleaners might not be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to maintaining the condition of your vehicle – that honour will probably go towards car...
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  The best portable air conditioners for campervans 2025
  With summers becoming increasingly toasty, the temptation to look for portable air conditioners for campervans becomes more evident. If your campervan or camping setup does not have dedicated air conditioning...
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  The Parkers guide to home EV charging
  Navigating the world of electric vehicles can feel daunting and, frankly, confusing for prospective buyers who haven’t yet ventured into the electric market. With over one million plug-in cars now...