Accessories & tyres

Let pedal power take the strain on your daily commute

Top tips for winter driving, plus the do's and don'ts for handling snow and ice

Many of us used to receive model cars at Christmas as kids. We discover the big business of buying and selling these toys today

Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved

Hoping to gain the competitive edge with a slot car racing set? We find the best

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

We test the top ways to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car at home

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

We find the best car interior wipes to help keep your car clean

A chunky 45% saving on an e-scooter with a 25-mile range is our deal of the day for 7 November

We rate two all-season tyres and see how they compare with winter and summer designs

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

We test the top electric scooters to see which is best for range, price, riding experience and more

Home charging is a major factor in the cost of EV ownership. We assess the best available deals

A chunky Halfords discount on fitted tyres is our deal of the day for October 13

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

Which is best if you want to mind the GAP?

Everything you need to know about using a car tyre puncture repair kit - and when you shouldn’t!

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?

Maintain your tyres and you'll reap the benefits with an improved drive and lower running costs. We explain all

We reveal the best electric vehicle apps for helping find public charging spots

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…

We test the latest backpacks and hampers for eating out or alfresco dining

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 reveal the best way to block out the sun while keeping your car and passengers cool

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

The best tyre, by some margin, for high-mileage drivers, but we can see why better wet grip is a performance target for its successor

Toyo has produced an impressively complete, well balanced package across the tests. The Proxes Comfort was pretty good to drive, too

There’s no repeat win this time around, but the EfficientGrip still delivers a balanced performance and impressive fuel economy

A welcome return for Kumho with its latest Ecsta. It delivered on its performance target of good braking, but there are areas that need improving

For a tyre that is focused on performance when it is worn, the Primacy 4+ performed pretty well from new, with a good all-round balance