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Car Product Awards 2024: the best kit for your car
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Car Product Awards 2024: the best kit for your car

From waxes and washes to tyres and tools, the top kit for your car
20 May 2024
Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?
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Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?

Is your car suffering from a smoky exhaust? Our troubleshooting guide tells you the causes and what you need to do to fix it
16 May 2024
How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car
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How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car

Here’s everything you need to know about changing your car’s 12V battery
14 May 2024
Best kneeler mats and pads 2024
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Best kneeler mats and pads 2024

The best kneeling pads and mats protect you from cold, dirty floors when doing car DIY. We test eight to crown a champion
7 May 2024
Part-worn tyres tested vs new tyres: what’s the difference and should you buy them?
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Part-worn tyres tested vs new tyres: what’s the difference and should you buy them?

Depending on who you ask, part-worn tyres are either a great money-saver or a risky gamble. But should you buy part-worn tyres and what are the risks …
3 May 2024
Best snow foam lances 2024
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Best snow foam lances 2024

We reveal the biggest hits, plus the ones bubbling under
29 Apr 2024
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
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Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog

The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…
23 Apr 2024

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Best cordless drills 2024
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Best cordless drills 2024

We drill down to find the best tool for your money...
22 Apr 2024
Electric car charging in the UK
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Electric car charging in the UK

Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
9 Apr 2024
Best inspection lamps 2024
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Best inspection lamps 2024

Which is best at getting light where you need it?
3 Apr 2024
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Why your car’s service history really matters
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Why your car’s service history really matters

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know
3 Apr 2024
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
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Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter
2 Apr 2024
Best hose spray guns 2024
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Best hose spray guns 2024

Which unit can handle the pressure of washing a car the best?
20 Mar 2024
Best rechargeable torches 2024
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Best rechargeable torches 2024

We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight
5 Mar 2024
Best cordless ratchets 2024
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Best cordless ratchets 2024

Help your DIY to take a turn for the better with a cordless ratchet wrench
13 Feb 2024
What's the best engine oil for my car?
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What's the best engine oil for my car?

Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car
8 Feb 2024
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
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‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch

The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny
25 Jan 2024
Best rotary multitools 2024
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Best rotary multitools 2024

​​We round up eight cordless rotary multitools to see which one should be in your garage
23 Jan 2024
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
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Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand

The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK
12 Jan 2024
Best battery chargers 2023/2024
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Best battery chargers 2023/2024

We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition
8 Dec 2023
Lotus to take-on Tesla Superchargers with its own ultra-rapid EV charging network
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Lotus to take-on Tesla Superchargers with its own ultra-rapid EV charging network

The British sports car maker will start rolling out 450kW rapid chargers in Europe next summer
1 Dec 2023
Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?
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Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?

What is car paint protection, what are the different options and are they worth it?
26 Oct 2023
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Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?
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Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?

If your wheel bearings are noisy they could be worn out. Here’s all you need to know about them
11 Oct 2023
Best car headlight bulbs 2023
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Best car headlight bulbs 2023

Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars
10 Oct 2023
How to change a car tyre
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How to change a car tyre

Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road
4 Oct 2023
Best multibit screwdriver sets 2023
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Best multibit screwdriver sets 2023

We try eight sets to find which bits fit best in your tool box
3 Oct 2023
Engine management light: what is it?
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Engine management light: what is it?

What should you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you safely turn it off?
3 Oct 2023
Councils refusing to pay-up for pothole damage to cars
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Councils refusing to pay-up for pothole damage to cars

27 per cent of drivers suffered pothole damage costing £7.5bn in repairs last year according to a survey, but councils paid out less than £1m compensa…
13 Sep 2023
Best dog smell removers for cars: air fresheners to eliminate wet dog odour
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Best dog smell removers for cars: air fresheners to eliminate wet dog odour

Do you need professional help to completely rid your car of doggy smells, or could a DIY alternative do the job?
25 Aug 2023
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
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Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save

We visit the vehicle recycling centre that’s changing the face of scrap dealers and promoting component recycling in the process
23 Aug 2023
Best torque wrenches 2023
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Best torque wrenches 2023

We put 10 torque wrenches to the test to see which one you should turn to...
18 Aug 2023
Best car vacuum cleaners 2023
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Best car vacuum cleaners 2023

We put car and workshop vacuum cleaners to the test - which of these heavy-duty cleaners picks up the win?
7 Aug 2023
Best Digital Multimeters 2023
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Best Digital Multimeters 2023

We reveal our current favourite digital multimeters for tackling car electrics
2 Aug 2023
Best online car battery retailers 2023
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Best online car battery retailers 2023

We reveal your top choices for buying car batteries online, plus the non-starters
26 Jul 2023