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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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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... -
Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum Cleaner IZ400UKT ReviewFor cleaning out dust and dirt fillings, the Shark Stratos cordless vacuum cleaner (IZ400UK) is flexible in design and capability and makes vacuuming carpets and boot linings a brief job.... -
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Struggling to stream music in an old car? Our experts have rounded up a range of cheap and easy solutionsFor many, listening to music in the car is second nature, making long drives bearable and Monday morning commutes a little easier. However, not everyone has access to the latest... -
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 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... -
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... -
The best tyre tread depth gaugeGood tyres and maintaining proper tyre tread depth are essential for road safety, especially in the ever-changing weather conditions and variable road surfaces in the UK. When the tread wears... -
Dashcam memory card guide by ParkersHaving 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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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... -
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 chargers is the best way to ensure a car battery will be full of electrical juice when needed, but it’s worth understanding... -
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... -
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... -
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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... -
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 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... -
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... -
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 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... -
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... -
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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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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Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum Cleaner IZ400UKT ReviewFor cleaning out dust and dirt fillings, the Shark Stratos cordless vacuum cleaner (IZ400UK) is flexible in design and capability and makes vacuuming carpets and boot linings a brief job....
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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 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 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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Dashcam memory card guide by ParkersHaving 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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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 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...
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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 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 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... -
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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Struggling to stream music in an old car? Our experts have rounded up a range of cheap and easy solutionsFor many, listening to music in the car is second nature, making long drives bearable and Monday morning commutes a little easier. However, not everyone has access to the latest...
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Best eco tyres recommended by our car experts 2025We all want to make the most of our fuel, and having a well-maintained car with eco tyres can go some way to improve fuel economy. Tyre technology has progressed,... -
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,... -