Accessories & Tyres
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”![High fuel prices.](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u8_cAwm2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646917487/autoexpress/2022/03/Fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
![High fuel prices.](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u8_cAwm2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646917487/autoexpress/2022/03/Fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year
4 Apr 2024
Best inspection lamps 2024![Best LED inspection lamps - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--o8iSnKOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712139108/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20LED%20Inspection%20lamps%20-%20header%20image_zzkzrq.jpg)
![Best LED inspection lamps - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--o8iSnKOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712139108/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20LED%20Inspection%20lamps%20-%20header%20image_zzkzrq.jpg)
Best inspection lamps 2024
Which is best at getting light where you need it?
3 Apr 2024
Why your car’s service history really matters![Vehicle service book](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--viTSRzp5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712139024/autoexpress/2024/04/Car%20service%20history.jpg)
![Vehicle service book](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--viTSRzp5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712139024/autoexpress/2024/04/Car%20service%20history.jpg)
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![Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YABFKe-d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579633175/carbuyer/2018/11/headlights.jpg)
![Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YABFKe-d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579633175/carbuyer/2018/11/headlights.jpg)
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 wireless charger phone holders 2024![Best wireless phone charger header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vZL8K83K--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1586166615/autoexpress/2020/04/Best%20wireless%20phone%20charger%202020-7.jpg)
![Best wireless phone charger header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vZL8K83K--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1586166615/autoexpress/2020/04/Best%20wireless%20phone%20charger%202020-7.jpg)
Best wireless charger phone holders 2024
We find the best way to get a grip on your phone while driving
25 Mar 2024
Best hose spray guns 2024![Best hose spray guns - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qPjl1n2m--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646238744/autoexpress/2022/03/Hose%20gun%20prod.%20test%20header_avu1lc.jpg)
![Best hose spray guns - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qPjl1n2m--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646238744/autoexpress/2022/03/Hose%20gun%20prod.%20test%20header_avu1lc.jpg)
Best hose spray guns 2024
Which unit can handle the pressure of washing a car the best?
20 Mar 2024
Auto Express spring gift guide![Nilfisk washer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MeA38-ut--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710341690/autoexpress/2024/03/128471263_128471254_Core_140.6_PowerControl_Super_Foam_Sprayer_Car_V01_ykc0g8.jpg)
![Nilfisk washer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MeA38-ut--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710341690/autoexpress/2024/03/128471263_128471254_Core_140.6_PowerControl_Super_Foam_Sprayer_Car_V01_ykc0g8.jpg)
Auto Express spring gift guide
A look at some must-have spring gifts for the serious petrolhead
13 Mar 2024
Best rust converters 2024![Best rust converters - header image, how we tested them](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_k9a4rNC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710169506/autoexpress/2024/03/Best%20rust%20converters%20-%20header_bpiwvb.jpg)
![Best rust converters - header image, how we tested them](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_k9a4rNC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710169506/autoexpress/2024/03/Best%20rust%20converters%20-%20header_bpiwvb.jpg)
Best rust converters 2024
We reveal which treatments are the most effective at keeping a cap on corrosion
11 Mar 2024
Best rechargeable torches 2024![Torch being shone on an engine bay](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---0SAzIL3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643024200/autoexpress/2022/01/Rechargeable%20torches%20-%20header_xrxvcc.jpg)
![Torch being shone on an engine bay](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---0SAzIL3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643024200/autoexpress/2022/01/Rechargeable%20torches%20-%20header_xrxvcc.jpg)
Best rechargeable torches 2024
We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight
5 Mar 2024
UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows![Petrol and diesel prices](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--67EcAhek--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709573791/autoexpress/2024/03/Petrol%20and%20diesel%20prices.jpg)
![Petrol and diesel prices](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--67EcAhek--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709573791/autoexpress/2024/03/Petrol%20and%20diesel%20prices.jpg)
UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows
The rising cost of oil pushes up fuel prices, but there are big regional differences in the cost of filling up
5 Mar 2024
Best online tyre retailers 2024![Ford Motorcraft tyres (sponsored)](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ht9R83qe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242806/autoexpress/2016/05/tyre-1.jpg)
![Ford Motorcraft tyres (sponsored)](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ht9R83qe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242806/autoexpress/2016/05/tyre-1.jpg)
Best online tyre retailers 2024
We round up the best places to find new tyres for your car
27 Feb 2024
Best GoPro and action cameras 2024![Best action camera - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PfDWmqv4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708443773/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20action%20camera%20-%20header%20image_pok45l.jpg)
![Best action camera - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PfDWmqv4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708443773/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20action%20camera%20-%20header%20image_pok45l.jpg)
Best GoPro and action cameras 2024
Which device should be in the frame to capture your next driving adventure?
20 Feb 2024
Best cordless ratchets 2024![Best cordless ratchets - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--030XeLev--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707822126/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20cordless%20ratchets%20-%20header_tgk1qg.jpg)
![Best cordless ratchets - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--030XeLev--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707822126/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20cordless%20ratchets%20-%20header_tgk1qg.jpg)
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?![Person topping up engine oil](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--de3Lfk1b--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707412059/autoexpress/2024/02/Topping%20up%20engine%20oil.jpg)
![Person topping up engine oil](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--de3Lfk1b--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707412059/autoexpress/2024/02/Topping%20up%20engine%20oil.jpg)
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
Best cashback sites 2024![Best cashback sites - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_VaoUWXZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707139564/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20cashback%20sites%20-%20header_fwwtg6.jpg)
![Best cashback sites - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_VaoUWXZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707139564/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20cashback%20sites%20-%20header_fwwtg6.jpg)
Best cashback sites 2024
We reveal the best way to help you save money while you spend
5 Feb 2024
Best garage heaters 2024![Best garage heaters - how we tested them, header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PAmlbmSV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1706531568/autoexpress/2024/01/Best%20garage%20heaters%20-%20header%20image_fo8mjx.jpg)
![Best garage heaters - how we tested them, header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PAmlbmSV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1706531568/autoexpress/2024/01/Best%20garage%20heaters%20-%20header%20image_fo8mjx.jpg)
Best garage heaters 2024
Keep comfy for longer with these garage and workshop heaters
29 Jan 2024
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u8_cAwm2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646917487/autoexpress/2022/03/Fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u8_cAwm2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646917487/autoexpress/2022/03/Fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
The latest figures show how the high fuel tax take of twenty years ago has reduced over two decades
26 Jan 2024
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch![Mot testing centre sign](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OYSQ1AHS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1706182774/autoexpress/2024/01/MoT%20test%20centre%20sign.jpg)
![Mot testing centre sign](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OYSQ1AHS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1706182774/autoexpress/2024/01/MoT%20test%20centre%20sign.jpg)
‘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![Best rotary multitools 2021 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kOdeqJRy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247373/autoexpress/2019/02/rotary-tools-header.jpg)
![Best rotary multitools 2021 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kOdeqJRy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247373/autoexpress/2019/02/rotary-tools-header.jpg)
Best rotary multitools 2024
We round up eight cordless rotary multitools to see which one should be in your garage
23 Jan 2024
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone![Fuel station](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--i--SfcMd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249583/autoexpress/fuel-station.jpg)
![Fuel station](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--i--SfcMd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249583/autoexpress/fuel-station.jpg)
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
The Government is consulting on compulsory fuel price ‘live updates’, making it easy for drivers to shop for the cheapest fuel
16 Jan 2024
Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions![Honda ZR-V - infotainment screen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m8gigWlM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692359162/autoexpress/2023/08/ZR-V%20vs%20Qashqai-29.jpg)
![Honda ZR-V - infotainment screen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m8gigWlM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692359162/autoexpress/2023/08/ZR-V%20vs%20Qashqai-29.jpg)
Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions
Short-term traffic measures such as temporary speed limits and road closures to be mandated on sat-nav systems
15 Jan 2024
Best driving theory test apps 2024![Theory Test apps 2019](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zNXrbnDN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563212606/autoexpress/2019/07/untitled-1.jpg)
![Theory Test apps 2019](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zNXrbnDN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563212606/autoexpress/2019/07/untitled-1.jpg)
Best driving theory test apps 2024
Handy smartphone theory guides for beginners are rated for their test-passing features
15 Jan 2024
“Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine are wildly exaggerated”![Opinion - combustion engines](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--j6jTXR4---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705074507/autoexpress/2024/01/Combustion%20engines%20-%20opinion.jpg)
![Opinion - combustion engines](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--j6jTXR4---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705074507/autoexpress/2024/01/Combustion%20engines%20-%20opinion.jpg)
“Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine are wildly exaggerated”
Andy Palmer thinks that the internal combustion engine, in partnership with e-fuels, still has a big role to play if the application is right
12 Jan 2024
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand![Polestar 2 and LEVC TX connected to Sainsburys EV chargers](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ub7cU0Xt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705059816/autoexpress/2024/01/Sainsburys%20EV%20chargers.jpg)
![Polestar 2 and LEVC TX connected to Sainsburys EV chargers](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ub7cU0Xt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705059816/autoexpress/2024/01/Sainsburys%20EV%20chargers.jpg)
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 folding e-bikes 2024![Person loading a folding e-bike into a car boot](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aGIm2liq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704717159/autoexpress/2024/01/E-bikes%201_jgkfvf.jpg)
![Person loading a folding e-bike into a car boot](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aGIm2liq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704717159/autoexpress/2024/01/E-bikes%201_jgkfvf.jpg)
Best folding e-bikes 2024
Let pedal power take the strain on your daily commute
8 Jan 2024
Fat supermarket fuel price margins gobble up driver savings![Morrisons fuel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--umZdtjV3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704381033/autoexpress/2024/01/Morrisons.jpg)
![Morrisons fuel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--umZdtjV3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704381033/autoexpress/2024/01/Morrisons.jpg)
Fat supermarket fuel price margins gobble up driver savings
Supermarkets hold drivers over a barrel, but independent garages show the way with lower prices
5 Jan 2024
Winter driving tips![Winter road landscape](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QIkm3Sft--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638872881/autoexpress/2021/12/Winter%20road.jpg)
![Winter road landscape](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QIkm3Sft--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638872881/autoexpress/2021/12/Winter%20road.jpg)
Winter driving tips
Top tips for winter driving, plus the do's and don'ts for handling snow and ice
2 Jan 2024
What are your toy cars worth now? Rare diecast models and iconic vintage collectables valued![Toy car feature - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7s9SB_Yz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703170414/autoexpress/2023/12/Toy%20cars%20feature%20-%20header_uhg3yf.jpg)
![Toy car feature - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7s9SB_Yz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703170414/autoexpress/2023/12/Toy%20cars%20feature%20-%20header_uhg3yf.jpg)
What are your toy cars worth now? Rare diecast models and iconic vintage collectables valued
Many of us used to receive model cars at Christmas as kids. We discover the big business of buying and selling these toys today
23 Dec 2023
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?![Auto Express current affairs and features editor Chris Rosamond standing between two Ford Pumas](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--W94AKafV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703065591/autoexpress/2023/12/New%20vs%20worn%20tyre%20test.jpg)
![Auto Express current affairs and features editor Chris Rosamond standing between two Ford Pumas](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--W94AKafV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703065591/autoexpress/2023/12/New%20vs%20worn%20tyre%20test.jpg)
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?
Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved
20 Dec 2023
Best slot car sets 2023/2024![Best slot car racers - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--t3V1qrkq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1639583184/autoexpress/2021/12/Best%20slot%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
![Best slot car racers - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--t3V1qrkq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1639583184/autoexpress/2021/12/Best%20slot%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
Best slot car sets 2023/2024
Hoping to gain the competitive edge with a slot car racing set? We find the best
11 Dec 2023
Best battery chargers 2023/2024![Battery charger testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--O9KBwKHe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642090009/autoexpress/2022/01/Product%20group%20test%20battery%20chargers%20-8.jpg)
![Battery charger testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--O9KBwKHe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642090009/autoexpress/2022/01/Product%20group%20test%20battery%20chargers%20-8.jpg)
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
Best home EV chargers 2023![Best home EV charger 2023 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lpK6yipC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689771612/autoexpress/2023/07/Best%20Home%20EV%20chargers_peuuvt.jpg)
![Best home EV charger 2023 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lpK6yipC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689771612/autoexpress/2023/07/Best%20Home%20EV%20chargers_peuuvt.jpg)
Best home EV chargers 2023
We test the top ways to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car at home
6 Dec 2023
Lotus to take-on Tesla Superchargers with its own ultra-rapid EV charging network![Lotus Flash Chargers - full range of chargers and battery storage systems](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IsGwwIVk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701171835/autoexpress/2023/11/Lotus%20Flash%20Charge%2001.jpg)
![Lotus Flash Chargers - full range of chargers and battery storage systems](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IsGwwIVk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701171835/autoexpress/2023/11/Lotus%20Flash%20Charge%2001.jpg)
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
Best all-season tyres![Volkswagen Golf Mk7 parked next to a stack of tyres](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3b6arfZL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701344264/autoexpress/2023/11/All-season%20tyre%20testing%202023.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf Mk7 parked next to a stack of tyres](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3b6arfZL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701344264/autoexpress/2023/11/All-season%20tyre%20testing%202023.jpg)
Best all-season tyres
Which tyres should you fit to ensure you’re prepared to face all conditions throughout the year?
30 Nov 2023
The paper-thin speakers set to transform car audio![Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler holding a speaker developed by Warwick Acoustics](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1xQ8chmz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701097923/autoexpress/2023/11/Warwick%20Acoustics-001.jpg)
![Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler holding a speaker developed by Warwick Acoustics](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1xQ8chmz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701097923/autoexpress/2023/11/Warwick%20Acoustics-001.jpg)
The paper-thin speakers set to transform car audio
British firm is planning to shake up the in-car hi-fi world with its audio panels that replace traditional speakers. We sound them out
27 Nov 2023
Auto Express festive gift guide![Christmas car bauble](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UW335oBk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654856533/buyacar/car_on_christmas_tree_istock_sisoje.jpg)
![Christmas car bauble](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UW335oBk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654856533/buyacar/car_on_christmas_tree_istock_sisoje.jpg)
Auto Express festive gift guide
A look at some must-have Christmas gifts for the serious petrolhead
21 Nov 2023