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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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  The best deals of the week: save up to 45% on vacuum cleaners and more
  Saving cash on all things automotive couldn’t be easier than with the Parkers guide to the best deals. Each week, our team of product experts will be finding the very...
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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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  Euro Car Parts Black Friday 2023: save on Autoglym, Shell and more
  With Black Friday now in full swing, we’ve taken a look at the best Black Friday deals Euro Car Parts has to offer. With big discounts on Karcher pressure washers,...
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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...
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  The best cordless drill deals in time for Christmas - save now on Bosch, Ryobi and more
  They really are one of the mainstays of anyone’s tool kit – that’s why we are taking a look at some of the best deals on cordless drills to save...
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  The best Prime Big Deal Day cordless vacuum cleaner deals for affordable cleaning anywhere
  The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Event was on the 8th and 9th of October. We will let you know when the next Prime Day sales event is happening as...
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  The best tyre pressure gauges
  It is easy to write tyre pressure gauges off as a gimmicky item that isn’t really necessary. But alongside the best tyres, it is one of the motoring accessories that...
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  The best tyre tread depth gauges
  Investing in the best tyre tread depth gauge is a advisable for road safety, especially in the ever-changing weather conditions and variable road surfaces in the UK. When the tread...