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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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Struggling to stream music in an old car? Our experts have rounded up a range of cheap and easy solutionsListening to music in the car has shaped the memories of generations. The inclusion of a radio was arguably the first technological innovation not directly related to making a car...
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The best Xenon headlight bulbs for superior visibility on the roadXenon 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 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...
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The best emergency bulb kit for light failureSome may see having an emergency bulb kit as a bit of overkill. At best, a failure of your car headlight bulb can be an inconvenience, but the reality is...
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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...
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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...
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Dash cam memory card guideHaving the correct microSD memory card for your dash cam is as important as using the right key for a lock. Without the correct key, you can’t unlock the door;...
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Which type of vacuum is best for car cleaning?As the season of cleaning springs upon us once again, we turn to an important car cleaning question: which is the best vacuum cleaner for cleaning a car? Small cordless vacuums...
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The best corded vacuum cleaners for car careThe rise of battery-powered vacuum cleaners in tandem with corded vacuum cleaners is something to be commended, it opened up vacuuming to previously unreachable places and has driven a quest...
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The best car battery chargersGetting your hands on the best car battery charger 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 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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Winter car check: a 'how to' guideIt’s easy to take for granted that modern cars will keep working during the winter months. But cold, wet weather and dirty, salty roads take their toll on any car....
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The best hands-free Bluetooth devices for your carMost new cars feature built-in hands-free technology either as an optional extra or a standard feature on more luxurious models. Bluetooth devices allow you to connect your smartphone to your...
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The best snow chains for extreme weatherSnow 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...
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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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Are snow socks worth your while?You might be wondering what the purpose of snow socks would be? Snow chains are overkill for all but the rarest of heavy snowy circumstances in the UK. Yet many...
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How to demist your car windows quicklyOne of the biggest annoyances of leaving a car parked outside during winter is having to demist the windows every morning. Fighting ice and condensation adds time you just don’t...
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Parkers picks the best rain repellents for carsWhy 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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SOFT99 Glaco review: safety in a bottleOne of the best ways to improve winter driving safety is to invest in a good rain repellent. When applied to your glass it provides an invisible hydrophobic layer of...
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The best products for winter drivingWhat are the best car products for winter driving available? The winter months throw additional challenges at us when driving. Roads become slippery, daylight is limited and the temperature drops....
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Stay safe and improve efficiency with the best all-season tyres tried and tested 2024If 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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Parkers picks the best rain repellents for carsWhy 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 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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Struggling to stream music in an old car? Our experts have rounded up a range of cheap and easy solutionsListening to music in the car has shaped the memories of generations. The inclusion of a radio was arguably the first technological innovation not directly related to making a car...
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The best H7 headlight bulbs for your carSo, what’s so special about H7 bulbs? Surely all headlight bulbs are basically the same, right? Well, you’d be surprised just how many types of headlights there are and how...
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The best car wax for black cars 2024Black 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 tyre pressure gaugesIt is easy to write a tyre gauge off as a gimmicky item that isn't really necessary. But on the contrary, it is one of the motoring accessories that we...
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The best blind spot mirrorsAny driver worth their salt knows that spatial awareness keeps you on the road. When you know where something is, you’ve usually got the best chance of avoiding it. However,...
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The best hands-free Bluetooth devices for your carMost new cars feature built-in hands-free technology either as an optional extra or a standard feature on more luxurious models. Bluetooth devices allow you to connect your smartphone to your...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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The best car battery chargersGetting your hands on the best car battery charger 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...
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SOFT99 Glaco review: safety in a bottleOne of the best ways to improve winter driving safety is to invest in a good rain repellent. When applied to your glass it provides an invisible hydrophobic layer of...
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The best water containers for campingStoring water can be a tricky issue when camping, primarily due to the quality of the water container. If you are heading up onto the hills with just a backpack,...
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Gtech Multi MK2 K9 reviewFrom food to dogs to vacuum cleaners, things that are miniaturised are often very fashionable and popular. Such is the case with Gtech’s handheld cordless vacuum, the Multi MK2. Along...
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The best hoses for car cleaningHoses for car cleaning don’t need to be a brain-tangling matter, but there are many differences between low-cost hose pipes and the more expensive options. The construction of the pipe...
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The best portable bathtubs for camping, glamping and caravanningWhat weekend away is complete without having a nice relaxing bath? Sadly, when out camping, be it in a tent or motorhome, the installation of such luxuries is often neglected...
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