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The best wash pads for cars

The best wash pads for cars

As the daffodils emerge and we sing sayonara to another long winter, the...

Car Maintenance | 05 04 2022

Soft99 Shampoo next to a toy car

Soft99 Neutral Creamy Shampoo review: semi-skimmed cleaning

Of all the words available to name a car shampoo, ‘creamy’ is certainly a...

Car Maintenance | 05 04 2022

Applying snow foam to a muddy Jeep Wrangler

The best car cleaning products

Car cleaning. For some it’s a chore, for others it’s an essential and...

Car Maintenance | 05 04 2022

Engine oil being poured into a car's engine

The best 5W30 engine oils

5W30 oil is a popular engine oil for modern cars because it is adaptable to...

Car Maintenance | 03 04 2022

the best car cleaning kits

The best car cleaning kits for comprehensive car care

Us car fans possess enviable, if not slightly disturbing love affairs with our...

Car Maintenance | 01 04 2022

Exhaust fumes from a diesel car

The best diesel engine cleaner

The unmistakable clatter of a diesel engine is becoming a rarer sound...

Car Maintenance | 01 04 2022

A pot of wax on top of a microfibre towel

The best carnauba wax for protecting and adding shine to your car

The classic way of protecting a car's finish is to painstakingly apply...

Car Maintenance | 31 03 2022

Three stacked tyres

Eco tyres: what are they and which are best?

The way cars are constructed, what they’re constructed from, and how they’re...

Car Maintenance | 31 03 2022

Autobrite Direct Citrus Wash bottle

Autobrite Citrus Wash review: sublime

Hiding in the shadow of snow foam lays pre-wash, the less visually exciting...

Car Maintenance | 29 03 2022

Cleaning a wheel with a wash mitt

The best wheel mitts for cleaning delicate alloy wheels

It's a pretty unanimous conclusion that sponges can't compete with wash mitts...

Car Maintenance | 28 03 2022

Some drill brush attachments on a yellow and blue background

The best drill brush attachments for making car cleaning easier

If you've decided to upgrade your car cleaning methods, a good set of various...

Car Maintenance | 25 03 2022

Three classic Porsches

Paint protection guide: what are your options?

Healthy paintwork really makes a car, in the same way spice really makes a...

Car Maintenance | 25 03 2022

Nanotech SST Nano Wash on a microfibre towel

NanotechSST Nano Wash Auto tested: a protective shampoo that works?

There's something so endearing about no-nonsense products that don't rely on...

Car Maintenance | 23 03 2022

A close up shot of a Porsche's alloy wheel

The best wheel brushes for effective alloy cleaning

Drink in some of the best alloy wheels ever fitted to cars and you'll very...

Car Maintenance | 16 03 2022

Karcher and Draper corded vacuum cleaners in front of brick wall

The best corded vacuums for car cleaning

In a recent corded versus cordless car vac experiment, we found that corded...

Car Maintenance | 16 03 2022

pressure cleaning the wheel arch of a car

The best wheel arch brushes that'll save you time and effort

Surely an area that nobody gives much care to during the washing stage is the...

Car Maintenance | 16 03 2022

An alloy wheel with lug nuts and a yellow brake caliper

The best lug nut brushes

Often overlooked, lug nuts can often be seen sporting a fair amount of surface...

Car Maintenance | 15 03 2022

A selection of colourful alloy wheels

The best wheel face brushes for a scratch-free finish

The most important part of an alloy wheel is the face. The face is the visual...

Car Maintenance | 15 03 2022

A muddy tyre

The best tyre brushes for cleaning your rubber

A great deal of attention is always poured over having sparkling alloys. You...

Car Maintenance | 14 03 2022

Cleaning the gear lever of a car

Can you build an entire car cleaning kit for £50?

A crisp £50 note to spend on some car shampoo and buckets may sound perfectly...

Car Maintenance | 08 03 2022

Three circular air vents in a car dashboard

Car plugin heaters: yes or no?

Car plugin heaters, are they good? The short answer is no. They’re rubbish. In...

Car Maintenance | 25 02 2022

A person wearing nitrile gloves working on an engine

The best garage gloves for keeping your hands protected

Think of all the various health and safety warnings adorning the various...

Car Maintenance | 24 02 2022

The Ryobi wrench next to a wheel

Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Brushless 3-Speed Impact Wrench tested: World Championship Wrenching

There’s nothing cooler sounding in the world of power tools than an impact...

Car Maintenance | 24 02 2022

The glossy bonnet of a black Mercedes

The best black car wax for a deeper shine

Is there a more menacing car colour than black? Whether it be a long-wheelbase...

Car Maintenance | 22 02 2022

Applying Glaco to a car's rear window

SOFT99 Glaco Glass Compound and Glaco tested: Liquid windscreen wipers

Nothing in this world can make the prospect of a traditional windscreen wiper...

Car Maintenance | 18 02 2022

Gtech Multi MK2 K9 in the boot of a BMW 5 Series

Gtech Multi MK2 K9 review: a standout handheld vacuum*

Many corded appliances have fallen out of favour with a lot of people. In this...

Car Maintenance | 18 02 2022

Five vacuum cleaners in behind a Renault Arkana

Car vacuum group test: corded vs cordless

Conducting a road test of the new Maserati MC20 was an immensely satisfying...

Car Maintenance | 17 02 2022

Water spots on a black car

The best water spot removers for a flawless finish

You've just spent the best part of an afternoon tending to your car with some...

Car Maintenance | 17 02 2022

Applying polish to a car body panel using a polishing tool

Cutting compound: a guide for DIYers

Many of us care about maintaining the appearance of our car's paintwork....

Car Maintenance | 15 02 2022

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