Accessories & tyres

For the rare days it's not raining, dry braking performance is essential

They've proved their worth in the wet, now to the dry...

How will the tyres do on a loose surface?

Losing control due to aquaplaning is less than fun, but how long does it take for our tyres to lose grip?

Water increases braking distances, so how far will our tyres go?

Winter is a byword for wet, so how did the tyres fare on out wet handling course?

A new set of headlight bulbs will help you see more easily on the road this winter. Our experts pick from 30 of the best...

Price: From £249 (est) Contact: www.tomtom.co.uk

Price: £5.49 Contact: 01992 512698, www.merproducts.com

Price: £25.99 (UK); £59.99 (Europe) Rating: 2/5

Price: £425 Rating: 4/5

Price: £39.95 (X735); £44.95 (X835) Contact: 01296 394614, www.nitrox.pro

Price: £99.99 Contact: www.hobbyco.net

Price: From £799

Price: £129.99 (usually £199.99) Rating: 4/5

Price: £100 (1:32 scale) Rating: 3/5

Price: £250-£450 Rating: 4/5

Price: £149.99, (plus £29.99 subs.)

Price: Mini £79.99 (kit only) or £169 (built), Evo X £99 (kit only) or £176 (built)

Price: £TBC

Which brush or spray gun should you fix to your hosepipe to make the best job of cleaning your car? We pick from 12 top products...

Keep passengers entertained with a portable TV. We tune in to eight

Our experts put 12 of Britain's top-selling tyres through their paces. Which is best for your car?

Price: £3.99 Rating: 3/5

Price: £37.99 (UK special price until 30 September; £59.99 thereafter),£79.99 (Europe) Rating: 4/5

Price: £6,495 Rating: 3/5

Price: £3.99 Rating: 3/5

Price: £189.99 Rating: 4/5

Price: £699.99

Price: £329.99

Price: £129.99 Contact: 0845 762 6625, www.halfords.co.uk

Price: £79.99 Rating: 3/5

Price: £149 Rating: 4/5

Price: £24.99 Rating: 4/5

Price: £3,799 (Nexus); £5,795 (Fuoco); £6,799 (GP800)

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