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• WHEEL TRACKING AND ALIGNMENT: Where can I have my car's suspension properly laser aligned?  (FAQs)
  
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  Review: Swarfega Heavy Duty Tough Hand Cleaner - 500 ml (productReview)
  This formula is the one that’s a gelatinous orange and includes small pieces of grit to remove ground-in dirt, oil and grease. It will remove almost anything from your hands and is not just restricted to those working on cars, bikes or in the garden - as it’s just as effective at removing s ilicone, paint and adhesives. This version has a slight orange/citrus aroma, but it still has that unmistakable Swarfega smell to it.
• Reader Offer: 12% off ALA Van GAP Insurance (Article)
  How to Claim: You can protect yourself from this with GAP insurance. It combats vehicle depreciation if your car is written off by protecting the original cost of your vehicle and your original investment.  You can buy GAP insurance whether your vehicle is new or used and was bought outright, using a personal loan or finance or if it is a lease.
• Real MPG (Article)
  What is Real MPG? Real MPG was created after we received thousands of complaints from readers that their cars could not match the official claimed fuel economy figures. Unlike laboratory tests, Real MPG gives real world data from real drivers and allows owners and buyers to see how much on-the-road fuel a vehicle really uses. 
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  Review: Ring High Power Micro Jump Starter (productReview)
  It feels a well made and high-quality product, which helps justify the price, but it's the small things that are the most useful - for example, the jump starter port has a rubber cover to keep dirt out, while the two USB ports are really handy if you need to charge your phone but don't have a spare 12v socket in the car. Of course, the real test comes when you actually need to jump-start a car. We tested the RPPL300 over several months, fully charging it and then leaving it in our car, just as we imagine many people will, for three months.
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  Review: Travall dog guard (productReview)
  Travall claims their guards are made for more vehicle makes and models than any other company in the world. So regardless of whether your car is old or new, hatchback or estate or has a panoramic glass roof - there should be no issue with finding a guard to fit your car.

  Review: JustPark app (productReview)
  Fantastic. We really can't recommend it enough. We use JustPark mostly to park in a car park outside a shop, which is a short walk from our local train station, about once a week. At £5 for an entire work day (9 hours), it saves us about £10 every time because the alternative is the £15 overflow car park next to the station.
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  Best tyre inflators 2025 (Article)
  TireTek RX-i digital tyre inflator One of the advantages of this TireTek inflator is that it comes with a long 3.5-metre hose, as well as a three-metre cable, which can make it much easier to use and handle – particularly if you’ve a bigger car. Like others here, you simply set the desired pressure and it does the rest. This means you can stay in the car, out of harm’s way, while it pumps up the tyre. It also comes with a one-year warranty and a tough carry case.
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  Review: Thule Easyfold XT 2 933 bike carrier rack (productReview)
  All of the locks feel durable and provide plenty of reassurance that you can park up and not have to worry about someone removing either the bikes or the rack from your car while you're away. We also liked the fact that there was a decent distance between the bikes and the back of the car, as this helps prevent scuffing the paintwork.  The Easyfold's true party piece, however, lies in the fact that it can be folded away and stored in a corner of a garage or in the boot of a car.  
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  Review: Trackershop Enforcer 4 (productReview)
  What is it? Not all that long ago the idea of tracking a car as it moved was reserved for Bond movies, but nowadays there are numerous companies offering vehicle location tracking. Most require some kind of annual subscription though, typically with a tracker that is linked to a specific car and can’t be moved around.
• Review: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres (productReview)
  We tested the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s on a Porsche Boxster S and noticed a significant improvement over the set of mid-range tyres that were previously fitted. If you have a high performance car, it’s worth investing in a set of premium tyres like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s to allow you to fully appreciate your car’s abilities. In dry conditions, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres provide a reassuring amount of grip during high-speed cornering.
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  Review: Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless in-ear headphones (productReview)
  The case, on a full charge, will boost the battery life of the earphones up to 36 hours and you can see how charged the case is based on the five white LEDs on the front. If you don't like the black or stone colour of the plastic case, you can buy a silicone on in orange, red, pink, green, navy or grey - this will also offer extra protection (especially for the exposed charging port) and it comes with a clip to attach the case to you or a bag.
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  Review: Coleman Twist+ 300 lantern (productReview)
  We think it lives up to its premium price tag and its durable construction makes it apt for sitting in the boot of a car as an emergency light when not on a campsite.
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  Review: How To Be A Motoring Journalist by Roy Lanchester (productReview)
  Through that, we're taken from the smokey offices of regional newspapers, through the glamour of international car launches, and the murky worlds of celebrity and car company PR among other things.  Lanchester’s calamitous nature and the way he describes his thoughts and misdeeds are where most of the laughs are.
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  Interior car care of the Year shortlist (Article)
  It’s powered by Dyson's V6 motor and supplied with click on and off attachments that make it suitable for cleaning everything from your living room carpet to the door bins and seat upholstery of your car.  >>Read the review here Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer Meguiar's says its Quik Interior Detailer maintains the look and feel of interior plastic, vinyl, leather, rubber and metal. 
• Review: Nextbase 322GW dash cam (productReview)
  We didn't have particularly high hopes considering this is not a separate camera fitted to the rear window, but the quality is good considering. It of course depends on what kind of car you have, we tested it in a Skoda Superb Estate so there's a long way to the back window and headrests plus child car seats to contend with but you can clearly see the cars behind. And having that rear camera footage can be invaluable in an insurance claim or if you're providing footage to the police.
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  Review: Proviz Reflect360 Reflective Outdoors Jacket (productReview)
  There's no denying that the Reflect360 makes you extremely visible in the dark - which is ideal for those who go running at night or, for example, cycle home in the dark in winter months. It uses millions of tiny, highly-reflective glass beads to ensure you stand out when a car's headlights are approaching. Wear it at night and car drivers aren't going to miss you walking along the side of the road. The rest of the time, it looks like a typical grey waterproof jacket.
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  Review: Stihl RE 120 Plus Pressure Washer (productReview)
  Maximum pressure is 125 bar which slightly less than the cheaper Karcher K4, but we found the RE 120 Plus performed admirably during its time with us. We tested it on various cars over several months and it did a great job of removing dead bugs and the like in the summer, while dealing easily with mud and dirt in the autumn. We also tried out the spray kit with some Autoglym Polar Wash and it does a good job of creating thick foam that clings to the car, although it's not quite a match for the Autoglym foam lance we usually use and manages better coverage. 
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  Top 10: Gifts for dog lovers and owners (Article)
  There are various cheaper guard options, many of which are universal for all vehicles and will do the job. If you regularly change cars, the Travall guard might not be the best for you. But if your dog travels in one particular car most of the time, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better option. The example below is specifically for Land Rover Defenders.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.