Car Maintenance

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

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

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

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

Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars

Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road

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?

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…

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

We put car and workshop vacuum cleaners to the test - which of these heavy-duty cleaners picks up the win?

We reveal our current favourite digital multimeters for tackling car electrics

We reveal your top choices for buying car batteries online, plus the non-starters

We test eight cordless compressors to reveal the one that feels the pressure least from its rivals

Knowing the state of your brake fluid is vital. Which tester is best?

‘Stubbies’ take a shot at claiming top spot...

Our team of experts has tested more than 500 products over the past year. Here, we reveal the very best you can buy

Which is the best clay bar for removing invisible contaminants?

Our tests reveal the best ’drivers to turn to for car work

Which storage solution best organises tools of all shapes and sizes?

We fire up ten rivals to discover which cleans up

A full service history can add value to your car: here’s how to check it, and where to look for the information.

We name the ultimate motoring multitasker

Now is the time to get you and your car prepared for the colder months ahead. Here are the eight items that we think are essentials

What’s the low-down on these high-rise products?

Which product turned our heads in the workshop?

We put nine contenders in the spotlight to see which is best

We find the best borescope inspection cameras to take a closer look at your car

We get some top car care and car cleaning tips from one of the best in the business

We find how best to check your concentration

A step-by-step guide on the basics of how to hand wash your car and make it shine

Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist