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  How the headlights on a car can keep you safe in winter
  Driving in winter in the UK presents many challenges, all of which need you to adapt your driving to the conditions so you stay as safe as possible. A big...
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  The best antifreeze tester for basic car maintenance
  Why are antifreeze testers useful? Made up of a combination of antifreeze and water (often in a 50:50 split), coolant is integral to the smooth running of an engine. In...
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  Best car wax for black cars to stay protected and looking good
  Black remains one of the kings of car colours, and if you are owner of one, you will want to know about the best car wax for black cars. Black...
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  The legal lowdown on 3D and 4D number plates: what drivers need to know
  When you cover many miles on motorways, urban and country roads, you can’t help but notice unusual registration plates. Whether it’s a cheeky personalised plate, or a grubby new green...
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  Road pricing: new tax could be part of UK’s green future
  Should you pay-as-you-drive? It’s a serious question, since road pricing is being considered as a strategy to replace dwindling Treasury revenues from motoring. Those motorists that don’t drive very often...
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  The best magnetic phone holders for cars 2025
  The days of the humble AM/FM car radio were a more innocent and less complicated time for in-car entertainment. Now, most entertainment on the go is delivered online, often via our...
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  Which Memory Card Is Best for Your Dash Cam? Everything You Need to Know
  Having the correct microSD memory card for your dashcam is just as important as using the right key for your car. Without the correct key, you can’t unlock the door...
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  The best air compressors
  Adjusting the pressures of your vehicle’s tyres using an air compressor is just one of the many tasks these versatile machines can perform. It sometimes seems like a bit of...
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  The best roof racks for your van 2025
  Picking a set of van roof racks can be tough as no van roof appears to be the same and there are more options than you would think. Happily however,...
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  How to keep your van secure
  Research from 2021 shows that between 2015 and 2019 van theft rose a massive 81% and in 2021 more than 10,000 vans were stolen. The full stats from 2021 are...
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  Parkers Car Prices now on iPhone
  Parkers Car Price Checker application for Apple’s iPhone is now live. The unique ‘Deal Checker’ application allows you to check up-to-date prices on more than 32,000 cars ranging from 1989 to 2009. What’s more,...
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  Best eco tyres recommended by our car experts 2025
  We all want to make the most of our fuel, and having a well-maintained car with eco tyres can go some way to improve fuel economy. Tyre technology has progressed,...
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  The best portable camping toilet
  We are all humans and we all have the same basic needs and functions, so despite it being a slightly indelicate subject, let’s talk toilets. If you are taking a...
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  The best hoses for car cleaning
  Hoses for car cleaning don’t need to be a brain-tangling matter, but there are many differences between low-cost hose pipes and the more expensive options. The construction of the pipe...
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  Part-worn tyres 2025 guide: safety, legalities & cost
  Tyres are a expensive to replace, so it will come as no surprise that The Tyre Industry Federation estimates about 5 million or 10% of tyres purchased in the...
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  Parkers car prices live on iPhone
  Parkers car price application for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch is now live and available from the iTunes Store. The unique ‘Deal Checker’ application will allow you to check up-to-date prices on...
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  The best tar removers to remove the most stubborn contaminants
  Tar spots are probably the most stubborn of all the contaminants that can stick to your car, which is why a tar remover can make such a visual difference. These...
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  Is undertaking illegal in the UK?
  You’re cruising along at a steady pace when the traffic in the right lane suddenly slows down, leaving you wondering if undertaking is illegal. While some common driving advice suggests...
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  The best car battery trickle chargers you can buy in 2025
  Among all the car battery chargers, trickle chargers are likely the most useful for car owners. Designed to keep your battery from going flat when the car isn’t in use,...
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  How much to respray a car and is it worth the cost?
  I’ve always loved to see a freshly painted older car. There’s something about a deep, glossy finish that can completely transform a tired-looking motor and make it feel almost new...