Top 20 best Christmas presents for car fans 2017
Top 20 best Christmas presents for car fans 2017
Our testers have run the rule over hundreds of products this year. With Christmas approaching, we name the 20 that have impressed us most
21 Dec 2017
Syron BlueTech review
Syron BlueTech review
There was a time when a budget tyre meant a white-knuckle ride on the wet handling track. That’s not the case for this German-developed Syron.
24 Jul 2017
Nankang AS-2+ review
Nankang AS-2+ review
Sound test debut, but fuel economy is a concern.
24 Jul 2017
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue review
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue review
Impressive fuel economy, although wet performance is a concern
24 Jul 2017
Toyo Proxes CF2 review
Toyo Proxes CF2 review
Like several rivals here, Toyo’s Proxes CF2 has been around for a few years.
24 Jul 2017
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance review
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance review
It may have dropped a few places, but this remains a good performer
24 Jul 2017
Kumho Ecsta HS51 review
Kumho Ecsta HS51 review
Kumho appears to have spent its time away from our tests well
24 Jul 2017
Bridgestone Turanza T001 review
Bridgestone Turanza T001 review
Change of philosophy at Bridgestone looks to be paying dividends
24 Jul 2017
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 review
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 review
Another great all-round performance takes the victory
24 Jul 2017
Dunlop Sport BluResponse review
Dunlop Sport BluResponse review
Top tyre that narrowly misses out on a second successive win
24 Jul 2017
Clean your car on any budget
Clean your car on any budget
Want your car to look great? Whatever your budget, here’s everything that you’ll need to clean your car
3 Nov 2016
Falken Azenis FK510 review
Falken Azenis FK510 review
Launched earlier this year to cater for demand for ultra-high-performance tyres, Falken’s Azenis FK510 might have expected to do better than seventh i…
25 Jul 2016
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 review
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 review
Decent all-rounder but fuel economy poor by today’s standards.
25 Jul 2016
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti review
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti review
Indian-owned Dutch maker Vredestein was once the king of the wet, but the latest generation of its tyres has failed to enhance its reputation.
25 Jul 2016
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 review
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 review
Quiet, safe and won’t cost you a fortune to run
25 Jul 2016
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 review
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 review
New contender performs well on wet and dry roads
25 Jul 2016
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 review
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 review
Improved design keeps pace with development
25 Jul 2016
Continental ContiSportContact 5 review
Continental ContiSportContact 5 review
Still a top performer, but fuel economy lets it down
25 Jul 2016
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review
Whatever its heritage, the Michelin is a special tyre
25 Jul 2016
Pirelli P Zero review
Pirelli P Zero review
25 Jul 2016
Car essentials checklist: what you should carry in your car
Car essentials checklist: what you should carry in your car
Which is the car kit you can’t do without? Here are the products we think are indispensable for any road trip
17 Jul 2016
Dirtbusters Waterless Wash & Wax
Dirtbusters Waterless Wash & Wax
Like Eco Touch this has no hazardous ingredients.
7 Jul 2016
Williams Waterless Wash n Wax
Williams Waterless Wash n Wax
Licensed by the Williams’ F1 team, this cleaner shows promise.
7 Jul 2016
Triplewax Shake & Shine
Triplewax Shake & Shine
New Triplewax product aims to add a wax where Wash & Shine primarily cleans.
7 Jul 2016
Turtle Wax Waterless Wash
Turtle Wax Waterless Wash
7 Jul 2016
Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash
Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash
Former champ remains a favourite, delivering a fine, wide spray and good cleaning power.
7 Jul 2016
WOW Classic & Sports Box Kit
WOW Classic & Sports Box Kit
7 Jul 2016
Triplewax Waterless Wash & Shine
Triplewax Waterless Wash & Shine
You get one litre of cleaner for around half as much as several rivals here charge for 500ml, making this an easy budget choice.
7 Jul 2016
Meguiar’s Wash & Wax Anywhere
Meguiar’s Wash & Wax Anywhere
Second win for this sweet-smelling Meguiar’s waterless wash.
7 Jul 2016
Wheel Woolies
Wheel Woolies
Against brushes costing under a tenner, these £36 US imports were always going to struggle – even with three in the pack.
19 Feb 2016
ValetPRO Chemical Resistant Brush
ValetPRO Chemical Resistant Brush
Just like its stablemate, this is designed to be used with the toughest wheel cleaners.
19 Feb 2016
Microfiber Madness Incredibrush
Microfiber Madness Incredibrush
“Hand-crafted” in Germany, this is a bit of a one-trick pony
19 Feb 2016
Kent Grill Spoke Brush
Kent Grill Spoke Brush
19 Feb 2016
ValetPRO Long Reach Wheel Brush
ValetPRO Long Reach Wheel Brush
19 Feb 2016