Accessories & Tyres
What are your toy cars worth now? Rare diecast models and iconic vintage collectables valued![Toy car feature - header](jpg/toy%20cars%20feature%20-%20header_uhg3yf.jpg)
![Toy car feature - header](jpg/toy%20cars%20feature%20-%20header_uhg3yf.jpg)
What are your toy cars worth now? Rare diecast models and iconic vintage collectables valued
Many of us used to receive model cars at Christmas as kids. We discover the big business of buying and selling these toys today
23 Dec 2023
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?![Auto Express current affairs and features editor Chris Rosamond standing between two Ford Pumas](jpg/new%20vs%20worn%20tyre%20test.jpg)
![Auto Express current affairs and features editor Chris Rosamond standing between two Ford Pumas](jpg/new%20vs%20worn%20tyre%20test.jpg)
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?
Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved
20 Dec 2023
Best slot car sets 2023/2024![Best slot car racers - header image](jpg/best%20slot%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
![Best slot car racers - header image](jpg/best%20slot%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
Best slot car sets 2023/2024
Hoping to gain the competitive edge with a slot car racing set? We find the best
11 Dec 2023
Best battery chargers 2023/2024![Battery charger testing](jpg/product%20group%20test%20battery%20chargers%20-8.jpg)
![Battery charger testing](jpg/product%20group%20test%20battery%20chargers%20-8.jpg)
Best battery chargers 2023/2024
We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition
8 Dec 2023
Best home EV chargers 2023![Best home EV charger 2023 - header](jpg/best%20home%20ev%20chargers_peuuvt.jpg)
![Best home EV charger 2023 - header](jpg/best%20home%20ev%20chargers_peuuvt.jpg)
Best home EV chargers 2023
We test the top ways to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car at home
6 Dec 2023
Lotus to take-on Tesla Superchargers with its own ultra-rapid EV charging network![Lotus Flash Chargers - full range of chargers and battery storage systems](jpg/lotus%20flash%20charge%2001.jpg)
![Lotus Flash Chargers - full range of chargers and battery storage systems](jpg/lotus%20flash%20charge%2001.jpg)
Lotus to take-on Tesla Superchargers with its own ultra-rapid EV charging network
The British sports car maker will start rolling out 450kW rapid chargers in Europe next summer
1 Dec 2023
Best all-season tyres 2023![Volkswagen Golf Mk7 parked next to a stack of tyres](jpg/all-season%20tyre%20testing%202023.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf Mk7 parked next to a stack of tyres](jpg/all-season%20tyre%20testing%202023.jpg)
Best all-season tyres 2023
Which tyres should you fit to ensure you’re prepared to face all conditions throughout the year?
30 Nov 2023
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The paper-thin speakers set to transform car audio![Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler holding a speaker developed by Warwick Acoustics](jpg/warwick%20acoustics-001.jpg)
![Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler holding a speaker developed by Warwick Acoustics](jpg/warwick%20acoustics-001.jpg)
The paper-thin speakers set to transform car audio
British firm is planning to shake up the in-car hi-fi world with its audio panels that replace traditional speakers. We sound them out
27 Nov 2023
Auto Express festive gift guide![Christmas car bauble](jpg/car_on_christmas_tree_istock_sisoje.jpg)
![Christmas car bauble](jpg/car_on_christmas_tree_istock_sisoje.jpg)
Auto Express festive gift guide
A look at some must-have Christmas gifts for the serious petrolhead
21 Nov 2023
Best car-themed Christmas gifts for over £50 2023![Best Christmas gifts for over £50 - header image](jpg/best%20xmas%20gifts%20over%20%c2%a350%202023.jpg)
![Best Christmas gifts for over £50 - header image](jpg/best%20xmas%20gifts%20over%20%c2%a350%202023.jpg)
Best car-themed Christmas gifts for over £50 2023
Want to push the boat out on a bigger present for the car fan in your life? We name our top 20 gifts.
20 Nov 2023
Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](jpg/fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](jpg/fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices
Competitions and Markets Authority gets powers to shine the spotlight on profiteering fuel station operators
15 Nov 2023
Best car-themed Christmas gifts for under £50 2023![Assortment of Christmas gifts](jpg/xmas%20gifts%20under%20%c2%a350%202023.jpg)
![Assortment of Christmas gifts](jpg/xmas%20gifts%20under%20%c2%a350%202023.jpg)
Best car-themed Christmas gifts for under £50 2023
Looking for some stocking fillers or presents to put under the tree this festive season? We’ve got some great gift ideas for the car fan in your life
14 Nov 2023
Best car interior wipes 2023![Interior wipes - header](jpg/interior-wipes-header.jpg)
![Interior wipes - header](jpg/interior-wipes-header.jpg)
Best car interior wipes 2023
We find the best car interior wipes to help keep your car clean
10 Nov 2023
Deal of the Day: £300 off award winning Pure Advance Electric Scooter ![Best electric e-scooter 2023 - Pure Advance](jpg/best%20electric%20e-scooter%202023%20pure%20advance_kbdz14.jpg)
![Best electric e-scooter 2023 - Pure Advance](jpg/best%20electric%20e-scooter%202023%20pure%20advance_kbdz14.jpg)
Deal of the Day: £300 off award winning Pure Advance Electric Scooter
A chunky 45% saving on an e-scooter with a 25-mile range is our deal of the day for 7 November
7 Nov 2023
Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest![Fuel station](jpg/fuel-station-1.jpg)
![Fuel station](jpg/fuel-station-1.jpg)
Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest
The DVLA reveals a massive spike in requests for vehicle keeper data, as filling stations battle ‘bilking’
7 Nov 2023
Winter driving tips![Winter road landscape](jpg/winter%20road.jpg)
![Winter road landscape](jpg/winter%20road.jpg)
Winter driving tips
Top tips for winter driving, plus the do's and don'ts for handling snow and ice
2 Nov 2023
Best SUV all-season tyres 2023![Stack of tyres next to a Volkswagen Tiguan](jpg/all-season%20suv%20tyre%20test%202023.jpg)
![Stack of tyres next to a Volkswagen Tiguan](jpg/all-season%20suv%20tyre%20test%202023.jpg)
Best SUV all-season tyres 2023
We rate two all-season tyres and see how they compare with winter and summer designs
31 Oct 2023
Nuna Todl NEXT child car seat review![Nuna Todl NEXT](jpg/nuna%20todl%20next-2.jpg)
![Nuna Todl NEXT](jpg/nuna%20todl%20next-2.jpg)
Nuna Todl NEXT child car seat review
The Nuna Todl and NEXT base are a good combination for parents looking for a versatile child car seat, but it does have some limitations
30 Oct 2023
Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?![Car sealants](jpg/car%20sealant.jpg)
![Car sealants](jpg/car%20sealant.jpg)
Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?
What is car paint protection, what are the different options and are they worth it?
26 Oct 2023
Best electric scooters 2023![E-scooter testing](jpg/dsc_0047.jpg)
![E-scooter testing](jpg/dsc_0047.jpg)
Best electric scooters 2023
We test the top electric scooters to see which is best for range, price, riding experience and more
24 Oct 2023
Best electric car energy tariffs 2023![Person comparing tariff websites on two computer screens](jpg/best%20ev%20tariff%20websites%202023.jpg)
![Person comparing tariff websites on two computer screens](jpg/best%20ev%20tariff%20websites%202023.jpg)
Best electric car energy tariffs 2023
Home charging is a major factor in the cost of EV ownership. We assess the best available deals
16 Oct 2023
Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car? ![winter tyres](jpg/_dsc6822.jpg)
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Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?
Tyres specially designed for cold weather add grip and safety in harsh driving conditions. Read on to find out if you should buy winter tyres
13 Oct 2023
Deal of the Day: Get ready for winter with 15% off Goodyear and Bridgestone tyres at Halfords![Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO](jpg/bridgestone%20weathercontrol%20a005%20evo%20.jpg)
![Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO](jpg/bridgestone%20weathercontrol%20a005%20evo%20.jpg)
Deal of the Day: Get ready for winter with 15% off Goodyear and Bridgestone tyres at Halfords
A chunky Halfords discount on fitted tyres is our deal of the day for October 13
12 Oct 2023
Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do? ![Kia Rio wheel](jpg/rio-wheel.jpg)
![Kia Rio wheel](jpg/rio-wheel.jpg)
Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do?
If your wheel bearings are noisy they could be worn out. Here’s all you need to know about them
11 Oct 2023
Best car headlight bulbs 2023![Person holding a car lightbulb](jpg/headlight%20bulb%20testing.jpg)
![Person holding a car lightbulb](jpg/headlight%20bulb%20testing.jpg)
Best car headlight bulbs 2023
Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars
10 Oct 2023
Tyre pressures and tread depths: your tyre safety check guide![Peugeot 308 SW - tyre](jpg/308-lterm-13_0_0.jpg)
![Peugeot 308 SW - tyre](jpg/308-lterm-13_0_0.jpg)
Tyre pressures and tread depths: your tyre safety check guide
Checking your tyre pressures and tyre tread depth regularly is an easy way to keep your car safe and road legal
9 Oct 2023
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit![Person using a tyre puncture repair kit](jpg/tyre%20puncture%20repair%20kit.jpg)
![Person using a tyre puncture repair kit](jpg/tyre%20puncture%20repair%20kit.jpg)
How to use a car tyre puncture repair kit
Everything you need to know about using a car tyre puncture repair kit - and when you shouldn’t!
4 Oct 2023
How to change a car tyre![Person using a scissor jack to lift a car](jpg/how%20to%20change%20a%20tyre-6.jpg)
![Person using a scissor jack to lift a car](jpg/how%20to%20change%20a%20tyre-6.jpg)
How to change a car tyre
Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road
4 Oct 2023
Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel![Fuel duty delayed](jpg/fuel-duty-delayed.jpg)
![Fuel duty delayed](jpg/fuel-duty-delayed.jpg)
Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel
Filling station profit margins in the spotlight again, as OPEC production cuts force the price of fuel up in September
4 Oct 2023
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained ![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](jpg/fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](jpg/fuel%20prices%20-3.jpg)
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Fuel retailers have lowered margins for now, but will be scrutinised closely as consumers count the cost of filling up.
4 Oct 2023
Best multibit screwdriver sets 2023![Multi-bit screwdriver testing](jpg/multibit%20screwdriver%20set.jpg)
![Multi-bit screwdriver testing](jpg/multibit%20screwdriver%20set.jpg)
Best multibit screwdriver sets 2023
We try eight sets to find which bits fit best in your tool box
3 Oct 2023
Engine management light: what is it?![Engine management light showing on a Mazda 6's dashboard](jpg/engine%20management%20light.jpg)
![Engine management light showing on a Mazda 6's dashboard](jpg/engine%20management%20light.jpg)
Engine management light: what is it?
What should you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you safely turn it off?
3 Oct 2023
Tyre pressure, speed rating and depth explained![Peugeot 308 SW - tyre](jpg/308-lterm-13_0_0.jpg)
![Peugeot 308 SW - tyre](jpg/308-lterm-13_0_0.jpg)
Tyre pressure, speed rating and depth explained
Maintain your tyres and you'll reap the benefits with an improved drive and lower running costs. We explain all
2 Oct 2023