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  The best budget machine polishers
  Polishing a car can be a very expensive ordeal, such is the demand for budget machine polishers for those not wanting to break the bank. For anybody unfamiliar with polishing,...
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  Kärcher K2 Pressure washer review: small, simple and solid
  If you’re in the market for a new pressure washer, you’ll invariably research plenty of models and probably come across the Kärcher K2 in some capacity. The entry-level pressure washer...
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  The best campervan wheel clamps for added security
  Let’s cut to reality, campervans aren’t cheap, and this only opens up an essential need for campervan wheel clamps. A brand new Volkswagen California starts at £61,000, and a quick...
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  The best machine polishers
  Treating a car’s paintwork with machine polishers is one of the most specialist things you can do to the outside of a vehicle. It helps enlighten and enhance the condition...
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  The best dual action machine polishers for first-time paint polishing
  What exactly are dual action machine polishers, you might ask? And what even are the different types of polishing machines on the market? Truthfully, there’s quite a few, and we’re...
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  The best steam cleaners for efficient cleaning
  Science has developed many amazing chemicals over the years to leave our cars looking bright, shiny and pristine, but the humble steam cleaner is gaining traction in the world of...
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  Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam review: spot and steam clean deeper
  If there’s one thing the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam does well, it’s innovation. Taking the tried-and-tested formula of a spot cleaner, a vacuum cleaner that extracts stains by injecting fabric shampoo,...
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  Shop the best deals post-Amazon Prime Day - save on a Samsung vacuum, pressure washers and more
  Saving cash on all things automotive couldn’t be easier than with the Parkers guide to the best deals for Amazon’s Prime Day sales event. Each week, our team of product...
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  Hoover HL5 Upright Vacuum Cleaner review
  While the apparent vacuum cleaner of choice for a car is cordless thanks to its go-anywhere nature, we still champion lugging a corded model down to the car and enjoying...
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  The best engine oil additives to improve engine health
  We’ve covered both diesel and petrol injector cleaners on Parkers, but you might be wondering what engine oil additives are. Essentially, they’re compounds that help improve the lubrication of your...
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  The best diesel engine oils
  There are a plethora of different engine oils out there, so you might be wondering what makes diesel engine oils unique. The main thing that differentiates diesel engines from petrol...
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  Best high mileage engine oil to keep your car going
  Let’s get one thing straight: engines with more miles are likely to be more worn, thus the benefit of high mileage engine oil. Internal components including seals, camshafts and bearings...
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  AsperX Jump Starter review
  The ever-shrinking world of battery chargers now means that a dead battery can be coaxed back into life with something as small as a notebook that can sit holding a...
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  The best synthetic engine oils 2025
  If you’re not clued-up, you’re probably wondering what on earth synthetic engine oils are. What makes them synthetic, and what are the pros and cons when compared to regular engine...
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  Christmas 2024: what our product experts want to unwrap
  As Christmas is the time of giving and presents, who better to curate a lost of amazing gift ideas than the product experts from Parkers. The Parkers product experts work...
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  The best fuel spill kits for keeping your drive clean
  You’re probably aware of how easy it is to spill a bit of petrol or diesel when filling up at a fuel station; it’s even easier when pouring fuel out...
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  Vax SpotWash Home Cordless review
  The Vax SpotWash Home Cordless takes the concept of a spot washer and cuts the cord. Spot cleaners take a vacuum cleaner and dials it up to 11, injecting a...
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  Kärcher WD2 Plus Review
  In the world of car vacuum cleaners, the Kärcher WD2 Plus stands as one of the best-selling products in the brand’s range. The WD2 Plus is primarily designed to be...
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  The best Black Friday power tool deals - save now on Worx, DeWalt and more
  If you like to keep on top of your own car maintenance, you’ll know the importance of having good-quality power tools, and the Black Friday sale is the ideal chance...
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  The best Black Friday vacuum deals 2024 - save up to £100 on Shark, Henry and more
  This is the only page you’ll need to visit when shopping for the best Black Friday deals on vacuum cleaners. Our dedicated product experts will keep this page fresh and...