The ultimate guide to car care

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  The Best Funnels: Don't get caught in a spill
  They might not be the most attractive thing to research, funnels, but they’ll save a costly spill on your garage floor if you have the right one. Parkers have been...
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  The best hex sets for car and DIY work
  Found in flat-pack kits everywhere, Hex sets are one of the hand tools that are easy to overlook. These small shaped pieces of hexagonal metal may look simple, but they’re...
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  The best pre wash for cars 2025: the secret weapon against grime tested
  Washing your car involves tackling the grime with a quality selection of cleaning products, one of which should be pre wash. This miracle chemical is designed to tackle the worst...
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  The best diesel injector cleaners
  Even if public opinion is changing, diesel is still a great fuel choice. Its near-unbeatable fuel efficiency over long distances and its ability to save money at the pump make...
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  The best snow foam for satisfying car care 2025: the best put to the test
  Part of the pre-wash family, anyone who is serious about cleaning their car properly needs to get their hands on the best snow foam possible. But with so many variants on...
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  How to jump start your car
  A flat battery can easily derail your day, especially if you haven’t got a breakdown service, battery charger or booster pack to call upon. However, you don’t necessarily have to abandon your...
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  The best magnetic parts trays
  You don’t have to be a professional mechanic or even a serious home mechanic to find magnetic parts tray useful. The DIYer that undertakes simple automotive tasks such as changing...
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  The best grease guns for keeping old cars healthy
  If you’ve ever seen an engine used without any oil you’ll be all too familiar with the importance of proper lubrication and why a grease gun makes so much sense....
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  Autobrite Direct Decon Shampoo: Quick review
  When the winter has finally decided to disappear for another year, you’ll probably be faced with a car that’s completely caked in mud and grime and be looking for some...
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  The best small socket sets to always keep in your car
  Why are small socket sets useful? Sometimes, bigger isn’t better, especially when it comes to finding the right hand tools. When it comes to socket sets, we recommend keeping one...
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  Turtle Wax Hybrid Waterless Wash & Wax: Quick review
  Keeping your car clean can be a chore at the best of times, but even more so when you don’t have access to a steady supply of water. To prevent...
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  How to know if you need a new car battery
  It’s a scenario that most drivers will encounter at some point – turning the ignition only to hear the starter motor spinning aimlessly. While it could simply be a...
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  Draper Metric Socket Set: Quick review
  There are some tools that are a necessity depending on what you own. Own a pair of eyeglasses and you’ll need to own a tiny screwdriver, own any flatpack furniture...
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  The best jump starter cables
  There’s a reason people often keep a battery charger in their car, if not the low-tech alterative, called jumper cables. Has this scenario ever happened to you? You’ve gone to...
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  The best ratchet wrenches for easier car tinkering
  So, you want to build the ultimate hand tool collection, you better start with a ratchet wrench. The core of a mechanic’s toolbox, this humble hand tool is versatile...
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  George Wet and Dry Vacuum review: George of all trades
  Everyone knows Numatic’s infamous Henry range of vacuum cleaners. If there was a hall of fame for vacuum cleaners, a cheery red Henry would be a first-ballot inductee. Built here...
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  The Parkers guide to NOCO
  When it comes to the very best battery chargers, jump starters and other electrical components to help keep your car running, there are only a handful of manufacturers who can...
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  Bosch IXO 7 Electric Screwdriver review
  We absolutely adored the Bosch IXO 6 Screwdriver when we tested it. It was stylish, rugged and took most of the pain out of simple DIY tasks. In fact, we...
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  The best bit holders
  When carrying out a bit of DIY, there’s little more exciting than getting the power tools to get the job done right. However, choosing the right screw is the easy...
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  The best car cleaning kits to get an immaculately clean car
  When it’s time to clean your car, the humble bottle of washing-up liquid won’t cut it anymore. Not only do the powerful degreasers present in washing-up liquid cause damage to...