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Best trolley jacks 2025
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Best trolley jacks 2025

Let us do the heavy lifting when it comes to choosing the best product on the market
Product group tests
10 Dec 2024
Best car headlight bulbs 2024
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Best car headlight bulbs 2024

Which car headlight bulbs will brighten your night?
Product group tests
1 Nov 2024
Best solar chargers for car batteries 2024
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Best solar chargers for car batteries 2024

Which solar charger will keep your car’s battery in top health during the dark winter months?
Product group tests
22 Oct 2024
Laser Tools Ratchet Ring Spanner 8-in-1 review
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Laser Tools Ratchet Ring Spanner 8-in-1 review

This 8-in-1 ratchet spanner is a great cost-effective alternative compared with multiple tool sets
Product reviews
18 Oct 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
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Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged

Boss of cross-pavement charging firm calls for major policy change to encourage EV uptake
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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
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Electric Vehicle tyres: what are EV-specific tyres and do you need them?
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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
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?
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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
Part worn tyres: buying advice and test vs new tyres
Worn tyre

Part worn tyres: buying advice and test vs new tyres

Depending on who you ask, part-worn tyres are either a great money-saver or a risky gamble. But should you buy part-worn tyres and what are the risks …
Tips & advice
19 Jul 2024
Best pressure washers for cleaning your car
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Best pressure washers for cleaning your car

We fire up ten pressure washer rivals to discover which cleans up when it comes to washing a car
Product group tests
18 Jun 2024
Car Product Awards 2024: the best kit for your car
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Car Product Awards 2024: the best kit for your car

From waxes and washes to tyres and tools, the top kit for your car
Awards
20 May 2024
How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car
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How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car

Here’s everything you need to know about changing your car’s 12V battery
Tips & advice
14 May 2024
Best kneeler mats and pads 2024
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Best kneeler mats and pads 2024

The best kneeling pads and mats protect you from cold, dirty floors when doing car DIY. We test eight to crown a champion
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7 May 2024
Best snow foam lances 2024
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Best snow foam lances 2024

We reveal the biggest hits, plus the ones bubbling under
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29 Apr 2024
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
Record complaints about car repairers

Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog

The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…
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23 Apr 2024
Best cordless drills 2024
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Best cordless drills 2024

We drill down to find the best tool for your money...
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22 Apr 2024
Electric car charging in the UK
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger

Electric car charging in the UK

Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
Tips & advice
9 Apr 2024
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Best inspection lamps 2024
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Best inspection lamps 2024

Which is best at getting light where you need it?
Product group tests
3 Apr 2024
Why your car’s service history really matters
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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
Tips & advice
3 Apr 2024
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance

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
News
2 Apr 2024
Best hose spray guns 2024
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Best hose spray guns 2024

Which unit can handle the pressure of washing a car the best?
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20 Mar 2024
Best rechargeable torches 2024
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Best rechargeable torches 2024

We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight
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5 Mar 2024
Best cordless ratchets 2024
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Best cordless ratchets 2024

Help your DIY to take a turn for the better with a cordless ratchet wrench
Product group tests
13 Feb 2024
What's the best engine oil for my car?
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What's the best engine oil for my car?

Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car
Tips & advice
8 Feb 2024
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
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‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch

The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny
News
25 Jan 2024
Best rotary multitools 2024
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Best rotary multitools 2024

​​We round up eight cordless rotary multitools to see which one should be in your garage
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23 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

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
News
12 Jan 2024
Best battery chargers 2023/2024
Battery charger testing

Best battery chargers 2023/2024

We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition
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8 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

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
News
1 Dec 2023