Car Maintenance

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

We drill down to find the best tool for your money...

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

Which is best at getting light where you need it?

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter

Which unit can handle the pressure of washing a car the best?

We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight

Help your DIY to take a turn for the better with a cordless ratchet wrench

Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car

The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny

​​We round up eight cordless rotary multitools to see which one should be in your garage

The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK

We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition

The British sports car maker will start rolling out 450kW rapid chargers in Europe next summer

What is car paint protection, what are the different options and are they worth it?

If your wheel bearings are noisy they could be worn out. Here’s all you need to know about them

Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars

Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road

We try eight sets to find which bits fit best in your tool box

What should you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you safely turn it off?

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…

Do you need professional help to completely rid your car of doggy smells, or could a DIY alternative do the job?

We visit the vehicle recycling centre that’s changing the face of scrap dealers and promoting component recycling in the process

We put 10 torque wrenches to the test to see which one you should turn to...

We put car and workshop vacuum cleaners to the test - which of these heavy-duty cleaners picks up the win?

We reveal our current favourite digital multimeters for tackling car electrics

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

We test eight cordless compressors to reveal the one that feels the pressure least from its rivals

Knowing the state of your brake fluid is vital. Which tester is best?

‘Stubbies’ take a shot at claiming top spot...

Our team of experts has tested more than 500 products over the past year. Here, we reveal the very best you can buy

Which is the best clay bar for removing invisible contaminants?

Our tests reveal the best ’drivers to turn to for car work