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From cleaning and detailing to repair and protection, our team of automotive experts have tried and tested all the car products on the market right now to find you the very best. Read our in-depth product reviews or head straight for our top rated product lists to find out which is the best in each category.
With more than 100+ years of experience in the motoring industry, our team has seen a fair few products, so we are really pleased to be able to share with you this invaluable insight into the products that blew our socks off, as well as those that didn’t quite cut the mustard.
We also pull in a range of prices to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible, ensuring you get independent advice and an independent price.
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The best Xenon headlight bulbs for superior visibility on the road 2025Xenon bulbs, or HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs, have been responsible for changing the face of car fronts as an alternative to traditional halogen headlight bulbs. You might think that Xenon... -
The best summer tyres tested 2025When you first read the term, summer tyres, your mind may jump to a set of tyres that are specifically designed to suit warmer, dry road conditions and are predominently... -
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Stay safe and improve efficiency with the best all-season tyres tried and tested 2025If ever there was a place for all-season tyres to do well it’s the UK. Sure, the Scottish Highlands may require a decent set of winter tyres come but for... -
The best rain repellents for cars tried and tested 2025Why are rain repellents worth considering? Given Britain’s famously moist weather, driving around in the wet is something we’re all used to. But driving in damp and rainy conditions with... -
Winter car check: a 'how to' guideWe often assume modern cars will handle winter effortlessly, but the harsh conditions of winter driving can still take a toll on your vehicle. Freezing temperatures, icy roads, and salty... -
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The best snow socks for tyres 2025You might be wondering what the purpose of snow socks could be. Snow chains are overkill for all but the rarest of heavy snowy circumstances in the UK. Yet many... -
The best car ice scrapers to use during winterThe requirements of ice scrapers are simple: easily remove ice and snow from a car’s glass without leaving damage. An old debit card may be able to lift the ice... -
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The best products for winter driving 2025The weather is getting colder, and that means it’s time to consider car products for winter driving. The winter months throw additional challenges at us when driving. Roads become slippery,... -
The best car cover to keep your car safe from the elementsIf you’re not fortunate enough to have access to a secure garage or covered parking, you might be thinking of investing in a car cover. Maybe you own a classic... -
The best car battery chargersGetting your hands on the best car battery chargers is the best way to ensure a car battery will be full of electrical juice when needed, but it’s worth understanding... -
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The best snow chains for cars 2025: our expert's choicesSnow chains are the next best thing to specialist tyres for winter. What’s more, they’ll also save you a fair amount to buy. In fairness, it’s unlikely you’ll need snow... -
Best eco-friendly car shampoo for sustainable shine 2025Whether you’re a dedicated environmentalist or simply looking to make more sustainable choices, understanding the importance and effectiveness of green car care products, including eco-friendly car shampoo, is becoming more... -
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Detailers United range tested: the best budget microfibre towelsIf there’s one thing you can never have enough of when it comes to car cleaning, it’s microfibre towels. Whether you’re drying paintwork, buffing waxes, or simply wiping away excess... -
The best antifreeze tester for basic car maintenanceWhy 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... -
The best car wax for black cars 2025Black 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 best magnetic phone holders for cars 2025The 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... -
The complete guide to SD cards for dash cams, memory cards, storage and moreHaving 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 compressorsAdjusting 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... -
The best roof racks for your van 2025Picking 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,... -
How to keep your van secureResearch 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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The best rain repellents for cars tried and tested 2025Why are rain repellents worth considering? Given Britain’s famously moist weather, driving around in the wet is something we’re all used to. But driving in damp and rainy conditions with...
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The best summer tyres tested 2025When you first read the term, summer tyres, your mind may jump to a set of tyres that are specifically designed to suit warmer, dry road conditions and are predominently...
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The best H7 headlight bulbs to buy right nowSo, what’s so special about H7 headlight bulbs? Surely all headlight bulbs are basically the same, right? Well, you’d be surprised just how many types of headlights there are and... -
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The best cutting compound to restore tired paintworkNot all car polish is made equally, and at the strongest end of the spectrum lays cutting compound. Designed to cut deeper than a regular polish or clay bar, cutting... -
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Stay safe and improve efficiency with the best all-season tyres tried and tested 2025If ever there was a place for all-season tyres to do well it’s the UK. Sure, the Scottish Highlands may require a decent set of winter tyres come but for...
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The best car wax for black cars 2025Black 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 best H4 bulbs for carsThe story of the H4 headlight bulb goes way back to the 1960s when it emerged as a game changer in the automotive headlight bulb lighting world, where previously, the... -
The best H1 bulbs for your carH1 Bulbs were one of the first halogen automotive bulbs introduced in the early 1960s, bringing a quite noticeable improvement to automotive lighting as it was more efficient and emitted... -
The best Xenon headlight bulbs for superior visibility on the road 2025Xenon bulbs, or HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs, have been responsible for changing the face of car fronts as an alternative to traditional halogen headlight bulbs. You might think that Xenon...
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The complete guide to SD cards for dash cams, memory cards, storage and moreHaving 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 gearbox oilsIs gearbox oil really that important? Keeping your car’s engine and its various components lubricated is essential to maintain smooth running and reliability, but there’s more to it than just... -
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Anker Soundsync review: future-proofing a car's stereoWhen was the last time you bought a CD? Despite a recent uptick in physical media sales, it’s clear that streaming audio is the norm. Even the cheapest city cars... -
The best hands-free Bluetooth devices for your carHands-free Bluetooth devices not only improves driver and passenger safety, but they also mean that you’re not breaking the law. While most modern vehicles come with the technology built-in, some... -
Car dryers: The best ways to clean a carPut that chamois down! They may have been acceptable 20 years ago for drying cars but the fact is, they’re not very good. Not only are they not really that... -
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The best oil filters for smoother runningMany components are toiling away under your car’s bonnet to keep things ticking over in a healthy fashion, one unsung hero being the oil filter working away, keeping the engine... -
The best car battery chargersGetting your hands on the best car battery chargers is the best way to ensure a car battery will be full of electrical juice when needed, but it’s worth understanding...
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The best windscreen covers for sun and frost protectionLike windscreen wipers or a shovel, windscreen covers are strictly functional items. Some act as a sun shield, helping to keep a car’s interior at a bearable level if left... -
The best magnetic phone holders for cars 2025The 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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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 reviewWe see a current trend of giving everything as many technological features as possible, from cars to smartphones to kitchen appliances. So when Garmin produces a dash cam that is... -