Car Maintenance

A set of pliers will help you get to grips with fiddly jobs on your car – we pick the best

Need to change a tyre on the drive or by the side of the road? Our online guide is here to help you get safely back on the road...

Get a grip on grit with a wash mitt. We tested a range to find the best car-care essential…

We shine a light on the brightest performers as we pick our best car headlight bulbs

It can damage your paint, so work fast to remove bird droppings from your car as soon as possible

Even in the UK, it can get hot in the summer. So we’ve put together some helpful tips for keeping your car cool

Flat car battery? Our guide to replacing it, installing a replacement and using a battery charger should help

We get some top car care and car cleaning tips from one of the best in the business

Clean and nourish your car’s luxurious hide trim with these top leather cleaners

We pick from eight coolant testers to find out which is the best at checking engine fluid

Which storage solution best organises tools of all shapes and sizes?

Good screwdriver sets make tough jobs easier, but which one is the best? We test eight to find out…

Spin bolts and fasteners on and off your car in the narrowest gaps with our pick of these neat ratchet spanner sets

We tested the best gunk removers you can buy in the UK, some more environmentally friendly than others...

A whistling Land Rover Discovery 3 or Range Sport Sport turbo might be sorted by a simple cure, here’s how to fix it…

Don’t get caught in the dark. We show you how to change your car’s headlamp and taillight bulbs.

A clean air filter keeps your engine breathing clearly, so take the time to check it for damage and replace if necessary

Why are screwdrivers with hard, square, plastic handles like these classed as mechanics’ tools?

Torx and hex head screws are gradually replacing slotted and crosshead configurations, making the Siegen a great set to bring your kit up to date.

Heavy duty is the name of the game here.

This is the cheapest set here, and it doesn’t disappoint.

The small details always mark out the winners.

This is pretty much a one-stop shop for cleaning cars

Improve your view – and peace of mind – with our simple DIY guide to fitting new windscreen wiper blades to your car

The 600 in the name refers to lumen output, which is bright and covers a decent area.

This is an upgrade to the Draper 24367 featured in our last test.

While Draper’s 43080 is a slightly newer version of the 24367 we featured last time.

Ring’s new RIL3600HP mixes brilliant light output with great versatility.

Our previous Best Buy is still a great performer, but the competition has moved on

This pushes our winner hard.

Sourced from Euro Car Parts, this TopTech telescopic inspection lamp goes its own way.