Car Maintenance
Best trolley jacks 2025
Best trolley jacks 2025
Let us do the heavy lifting when it comes to choosing the best product on the market
Best car headlight bulbs 2024
Best car headlight bulbs 2024
Which car headlight bulbs will brighten your night?
Best solar chargers for car batteries 2024
Best solar chargers for car batteries 2024
Which solar charger will keep your car’s battery in top health during the dark winter months?
Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested
Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested
What should you expect from a Pod Point wallbox installation? We find out
Best ratchet spanner sets 2024
Best ratchet spanner sets 2024
These speedy ratchet spanners are a boon for DIY mechanics. We try nine sets
Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?
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
Best clay bar alternatives 2024
Best clay bar alternatives 2024
Using a clay bar can be time consuming so which versatile and longer-lasting clay bar alternative wins here?
Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged
Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged
Boss of cross-pavement charging firm calls for major policy change to encourage EV uptake
Engine oil: how to check and top it up
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
Electric Vehicle tyres: what are EV-specific tyres and do you need them?
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…
Best cordless impact wrench 2024
Best cordless impact wrench 2024
Which cordless impact wrench should you turn to when you need a hand with DIY?
Best car drying cloths 2024
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
Part worn tyres: buying advice and test vs new tyres
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 …
Best pressure washers for cleaning your car
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
Car Product Awards 2024: the best kit for your car
Car Product Awards 2024: the best kit for your car
From waxes and washes to tyres and tools, the top kit for your car
How to change a car battery and choose the right battery for your car
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
Best kneeler mats and pads 2024
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
Best snow foam lances 2024
Best snow foam lances 2024
We reveal the biggest hits, plus the ones bubbling under
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
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…
Best cordless drills 2024
Best cordless drills 2024
We drill down to find the best tool for your money...
Electric car charging in the UK
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
Best inspection lamps 2024
Best inspection lamps 2024
Which is best at getting light where you need it?
Why your car’s service history really matters
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
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
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
Best hose spray guns 2024
Best hose spray guns 2024
Which unit can handle the pressure of washing a car the best?
Best rechargeable torches 2024
Best rechargeable torches 2024
We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight
Best cordless ratchets 2024
Best cordless ratchets 2024
Help your DIY to take a turn for the better with a cordless ratchet wrench
What's the best engine oil for my car?
What's the best engine oil for my car?
Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny
Best rotary multitools 2024
Best rotary multitools 2024
We round up eight cordless rotary multitools to see which one should be in your garage
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
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
Best battery chargers 2023/2024
Best battery chargers 2023/2024
We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition
Lotus to take-on Tesla Superchargers with its own ultra-rapid EV charging network
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