• Filter removal tool test

You can save money by changing your car’s oil and filter yourself, but you need a specialist tool to do it. We pick the best from 12.

• Car mats tested

A set of mats will protect your car’s carpets and help retain its value. But which is best? We try 10 for size...

• Lock-grip plier test

Lock grip pliers are a toolbox must for any car DIY fan. But which ones should you go for? We test 12 sets.

• In-car tidies test

Which boot and seat tidies sort your in-car clutter best? We test 12.

• Tyre gauges test

Which gauge is best for simple psi checks on your tyres? We put 12 to the test.

• Pressure washers test

Which pressure washer has the power to blast away even the toughest grime on your car?

• Car history checks test

Kicking the tyres won’t reveal the hidden secrets of a used car. Data checks should – we pick from eight.