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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 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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  The best fuel additives for cars 2025: optimise your engine health
  What is a fuel additive? 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...
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  We investigated 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. A good car shampoo does more than simply remove grit...
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  We tried the best black trim restorers - these are what work
  Black plastic trim is present on pretty much every car made in the last 35 years, but it does benefit from some care and protection from black trim restorers. From...
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  The best bird poo removers for cars
  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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  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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  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 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 shampoos...
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  The Amazon Spring Sale Karcher pressure washer deals 2025
  The Amazon Spring Sale was the ideal opportunity to upgrade your pressure washer. We found the best Karcher pressure washer deals to get you a premium brand at an affordable price...
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  These Autoglym products are still on sale after Amazon's Spring Sale
  Autoglym is a byword for quality car cleaning products and regularly features some great deals on their car cleaning and valeting products. Take a look at our hand-selected deals below...
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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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  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...
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  We Brits love our pets, and as pet ownership continues to soar, choosing a good pet car seat to keep our best friends safe and comfortable is becoming ever more...
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  How to clean spilt oil: tips to keep your garage and driveway spotless
  If you park your car in a garage for long enough, there’s a good chance you’ll end up with an oil spill. Oil spills can occur for a number of reasons...
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  Bosch AdvancedImpactDrive 18 review: light makes light work
  For a great sense of approachability and top-drawer build quality, I was impressed with the 18V Bosch AdvancedImpactDrive 18. It’s both lightweight and capable of tacking jobs, which would normally...
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  How to charge a car battery
  Little signals the start of a frustrating day like trying to start your car and getting, at best, the slow and ineffectual churn of the starter motor that signals a...
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  Parkers explains: engine warning lights
  Car manufacturers pack an enormous amount of technology into modern vehicles, but just as the symbols on road signs have remained mostly unchanged for decades, simple dashboard warning lights remain...
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  Car detailing: everything you need to know
  Keeping your car clean and spotless is a tough task. As most cars are parked outdoors, the weather is likely to cover them in dirt, as much as driving them...
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  How to change a cabin filter
  A car’s cabin filter is what keeps the air coming into your car fresh and clean. It does what it says on the tin and filters the air coming into...