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Simply Wipers review
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Simply Wipers review

A low cost windscreen wiper that can deliver the goods as well or better than far more expensive options…
Product reviews
30 Sep 2024
Ring MAGFLEX 1000 Superflex LED utility lamp review
Ring MAGFLEX 1000 Superflex LED utility lamp attached to a Ford Transit's wheelarch

Ring MAGFLEX 1000 Superflex LED utility lamp review

Strong value for money makes the Ring Magflex 1000 lamp well worth a look for DIY car mechanics
Product reviews
30 Sep 2024
Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested
Polestar 2 connected to a Pod Point SOLO S3 wallbox charger

Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested

What should you expect from a Pod Point wallbox installation? We find out
Product reviews
27 Sep 2024
Best ratchet spanner sets 2024
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Best ratchet spanner sets 2024

These speedy ratchet spanners are a boon for DIY mechanics. We try nine sets
Product group tests
26 Sep 2024
Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?
Car exhaust emitting grey smoke

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 what could be the cause and what you need to do to fix it
Tips & advice
24 Sep 2024
Best clay bar alternatives 2024
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Best clay bar alternatives 2024

Using a clay bar can be time consuming so which versatile and longer-lasting clay bar alternative wins here?
Product group tests
23 Sep 2024
Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged
Pod Point wallbox

Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged

Boss of cross-pavement charging firm calls for major policy change to encourage EV uptake
News
20 Sep 2024
Engine oil: how to check and top it up
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Engine oil: how to check and top it up

Failing to check your engine oil levels could turn out to be a costly mistake! Here’s all you need to know to top up your engine oil
Tips & advice
18 Sep 2024
Best winter tyres 2024
Auto express product tester John Barker standing next to a Volkswagen Golf

Best winter tyres 2024

We push a selection of winter tyres to the max in all conditions to see which is Britain's best
Product group tests
11 Sep 2024
Half of drivers think a new pair of tyres should go on the car's front wheels, but they're wrong
Michelin tyre tech

Half of drivers think a new pair of tyres should go on the car's front wheels, but they're wrong

New tyres must go on the rear axle, with part-worn treads moved to the front - whether the car is FWD, RWD or 4x4
News
11 Sep 2024
Best wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adapters 2024
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Best wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adapters 2024

Make wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto a thing of the past
Product group tests
9 Sep 2024
Best first aid kits 2024
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Best first aid kits 2024

Which first aid kit is best if the worst should happen?
Product group tests
3 Sep 2024
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Electric Vehicle tyres: what are EV-specific tyres and do you need them?
New Tesla Model 3 front wheel and tyre

Electric Vehicle tyres: what are EV-specific tyres and do you need them?

It’s important to have the right tyres fitted to your car, but do you need electric vehicle-specific tyres if you have an electric car or SUV? Our gui…
Tips & advice
21 Aug 2024
Performance tyres pros and cons: should you fit high performance or ultra high performance tyres to your car?
BMW Z4 - wheel

Performance tyres pros and cons: should you fit high performance or ultra high performance tyres to your car?

Here is a guide on when, and when not, to fit performance tyres to your car
Tips & advice
21 Aug 2024
Tyre speed ratings explained: chart, rating letters and what they mean

Tyre speed ratings explained: chart, rating letters and what they mean

Tyre speed ratings can be confusing. Heres a guide on what these mean.
Tips & advice
21 Aug 2024
Best car tyres to buy now 2024: top tyres tested and reviewed
Auto Express Tyre Test - front wet testing

Best car tyres to buy now 2024: top tyres tested and reviewed

We reveal the best tyres you can buy for your car
Product group tests
8 Aug 2024
How to check tyre age: are old tyres dangerous?
Alfa Romeo tyres

How to check tyre age: are old tyres dangerous?

Driving a car on old tyres is not recommended. Here’s how to check the age of yours
Tips & advice
7 Aug 2024
Best car GPS trackers 2024
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Best car GPS trackers 2024

Keeping tabs on your car can have many benefits. We reveal the best way to do it
Product group tests
6 Aug 2024
Best cordless impact wrench 2024
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Best cordless impact wrench 2024

Which cordless impact wrench should you turn to when you need a hand with DIY?
Product group tests
1 Aug 2024
Best car drying cloths 2024
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Best car drying cloths 2024

Which products make a clean sweep in the drying stakes and which should throw in the towel? Our test reveals all
Product group tests
22 Jul 2024
New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
Skoda Octavia heavy braking on a wet road surface

New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year

Tyres at the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth must still meet same performance standards as new tyres, says the EU
News
18 Jul 2024
Best tyre pressure gauges 2024
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Best tyre pressure gauges 2024

Correctly inflated tyres keep you safe and save you money – we reveal the best gauges to check the pressures
Product group tests
15 Jul 2024
Best summer car products 2024
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Best summer car products 2024

These 10 test-winning products are perfect for all your summer motoring needs
Product group tests
13 Jul 2024
Best car bug cleaner 2024
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Best car bug cleaner 2024

We reveal the best way to say goodbye to baked-on bugs
Product group tests
9 Jul 2024
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Best 12V Cool Boxes 2024
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Best 12V Cool Boxes 2024

We find the best way to chill out this summer with a 12V electronic cool box for your car
Product group tests
1 Jul 2024
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving

Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving

Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
News
27 Jun 2024
Best towbar-mounted storage boxes and racks 2024
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Best towbar-mounted storage boxes and racks 2024

We round up six of the best ways to put your load-carrying troubles behind you
Product group tests
24 Jun 2024
Best fabric protectors 2024
Fabric protector test - spraying a seat

Best fabric protectors 2024

We reveal the best way to keep your upholstery up to scratch
Product group tests
17 Jun 2024
Best wiper blades 2024
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Best wiper blades 2024

We get a clear view of the best wiper blade replacements
Product group tests
10 Jun 2024
Best car wash wax sprays 2024
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Best car wash wax sprays 2024

Want to just wash and go but also need protection? Here’s the answer
Product group tests
31 May 2024
Best car glass cleaners 2024
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Best car glass cleaners 2024

Which formula will leave you seeing clearly?
Product group tests
31 May 2024
Best scratch removers 2024
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Best scratch removers 2024

These scratch removers are the just the job if you want to get rid of the marks that are an unavoidable part of car ownership
Product group tests
30 May 2024
Best car check app 2024
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Best car check app 2024

We check seven phone car check apps to see if they are hot or not
Product group tests
28 May 2024
AA Route Planner: what it is and how to plan a journey
AA Route Planner

AA Route Planner: what it is and how to plan a journey

Planning a road trip? Here’s how to use the AA’s Route Planner
Tips & advice
15 May 2024
Best power banks 2024
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Best power banks 2024

Which unit should you have at hand in case your phone needs a charge on the move?
Product group tests
13 May 2024
Locking wheel nuts explained: types, removal and lost keys
Ford Tourneo Custom wheel detail

Locking wheel nuts explained: types, removal and lost keys

We explain how locking wheel nuts work, and what to do when you lose your locking wheel nut key…
Tips & advice
8 May 2024
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