Accessories & tyres
Paint touch-up kit test
Paint touch-up kit test
A touch-up kit is a cheap and simple way of removing stone chips and blemishes from your car’s bodywork. But which makes the best job of it? We put ei…
Parking aid test
Parking aid test
There are more gadgets than ever on sale to help make parking easier. So which is best?
Black Magic Bug & Tar Sponge
Black Magic Bug & Tar Sponge
Price: £2.99
Contact: 0845 230 7071, www.speeding.co.uk
Ultra Plush Super Terry
Ultra Plush Super Terry
Price: £6.99
Contact: 0870 241 6696, www.meguiars.co.uk
Kent Car Care Flexy Blade
Kent Car Care Flexy Blade
Price: £9.99
Contact: 0845 230 7071, www.speeding.co.uk
Meguiar’s Soft Foam Pads
Meguiar’s Soft Foam Pads
Price: £4.99
Contact: 0870 241 6696, www.meguiars.co.uk
Kent Car Care 2-in-1 Wash Mitt
Kent Car Care 2-in-1 Wash Mitt
Price: £4.99
Contact: 0845 230 7071, www.speeding.co.uk
Slide Lock Detail Brush
Slide Lock Detail Brush
Price: £5.99
Contact: 0870 241 6696, www.meguiars.co.uk
Meguiar’s Grit Guard & Bucket
Meguiar’s Grit Guard & Bucket
Price: £16.99
Contact: 0870 241 6696, www.meguiars.co.uk
Sonic Scrubber Pro Detailer
Sonic Scrubber Pro Detailer
Price: £14.99
Contact: 020 7870 2493, www.sonicscrubber.co.uk
Armor All Polishing Cloth
Armor All Polishing Cloth
Price: £3.99
Contact: 0845 6038078, www.armorall.co.uk
Ringers Mechanic’s Gloves
Ringers Mechanic’s Gloves
Price: £21.09
Contact: 01377 236170, www.nimbusmotorsport.com
Spring car-care feature
Spring car-care feature
After a hard winter on the road, it’s time to get your car looking good. We join Halfords’ experts to reveal 30 of the essential jobs...
Winter car-kit feature
Winter car-kit feature
Our quick kit guide makes sure you’re ready to slope off in safety.
Offset spanners
Offset spanners
A drop-end spanner gives a fresh angle on car DIY jobs. We put six sets to the test.
Roadside assistance feature
Roadside assistance feature
Knowing that help is only a phone call away is reassuring if your car breaks down. But which recovery service is best? We assess 10...
50 Top Driving Days
50 Top Driving Days
We unwrap the best experience gifts for car fans this Christmas...
Power jack test
Power jack test
Whether you’re working under your car or just changing a tyre, a power jack makes life easier. Which is best?
Phone charger test
Phone charger test
Keep your mobile phone fully powered up in the car with one of the latest chargers. We test the latest...
Torches
Torches
With the nights drawing in, a decent torch is an essential for your car. We take our pick from 10 shining stars...
Multitool test
Multitool test
Multitools are really handy bits of kit to keep in your glovebox. But which should you go for? Here’s our verdict
Solar power car feature
Solar power car feature
A solar panel for your car? We discover that you can harness the sun’s energy to keep your motor’s battery topped up
Vices
Vices
An extra pair of hands is always useful in the garage – and that’s exactly what these clamps are. But which is the best?
Road atlas test
Road atlas test
Many drivers still choose a road atlas over sat-nav. But which of the latest maps is the best? We put a dozen to the test...
The Best New Car Batteries Reviewed
The Best New Car Batteries Reviewed
On a charge to find the best car battery from 8 top buys
Bug cleaner test
Bug cleaner test
Insects, dried tar and tree sap can all make a real mess of your car. We try out the best ways to get rid of them...