Car Maintenance
Best battery chargers 2023/2024![Battery charger testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--O9KBwKHe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642090009/autoexpress/2022/01/Product group test battery chargers -8.jpg)
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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
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](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IsGwwIVk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701171835/autoexpress/2023/11/Lotus Flash Charge 01.jpg)
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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
Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained: is it worth it and does your car need it?![Car sealants](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sxjc2GNh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1604590883/autoexpress/2020/11/Car sealant.jpg)
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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
Wheel bearing noise - what causes it and what to do? ![Kia Rio wheel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MinPNtJG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610463599/autoexpress/2021/01/Rio-wheel.jpg)
![Kia Rio wheel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MinPNtJG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610463599/autoexpress/2021/01/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](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1O6jQzBh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696946314/autoexpress/2023/10/Headlight bulb testing.jpg)
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Best car headlight bulbs 2023
Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars
10 Oct 2023
How to change a car tyre![Person using a scissor jack to lift a car](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XStPxtxR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1589211879/autoexpress/2020/05/How to change a tyre-6.jpg)
![Person using a scissor jack to lift a car](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XStPxtxR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1589211879/autoexpress/2020/05/How to change a tyre-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
Best multibit screwdriver sets 2023![Multi-bit screwdriver testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--87I67PQl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696336299/autoexpress/2023/10/Multibit screwdriver set.jpg)
![Multi-bit screwdriver testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--87I67PQl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696336299/autoexpress/2023/10/Multibit screwdriver set.jpg)
Best multibit screwdriver sets 2023
We try eight sets to find which bits fit best in your tool box
3 Oct 2023
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Engine management light: what is it?![Engine management light showing on a Mazda 6's dashboard](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--i1zwxP7k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696332848/autoexpress/2023/10/Engine management light.jpg)
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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
Councils refusing to pay-up for pothole damage to cars![Pothole](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X_NydKp0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579621821/carbuyer/2017/10/pothole.jpg)
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Councils refusing to pay-up for pothole damage to cars
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…
13 Sep 2023
Best dog smell removers for cars: air fresheners to eliminate wet dog odour![Dog odour remover - teaser](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--p9saoGal--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692964125/autoexpress/2023/08/Dog-odour-remover---teaser_bvnkch.jpg)
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Best dog smell removers for cars: air fresheners to eliminate wet dog odour
Do you need professional help to completely rid your car of doggy smells, or could a DIY alternative do the job?
25 Aug 2023
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save![eBay used car parts](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hUMjRU3Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683042843/autoexpress/2023/05/eBay used car parts-3.jpg)
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Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
We visit the vehicle recycling centre that’s changing the face of scrap dealers and promoting component recycling in the process
23 Aug 2023
Best torque wrenches 2023![Best troque wrenches - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--q5n38HDK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692355931/autoexpress/2023/08/Best torque wrenches header_vsjkj0.jpg)
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Best torque wrenches 2023
We put 10 torque wrenches to the test to see which one you should turn to...
18 Aug 2023
Best car vacuum cleaners 2023 ![Best workshop vacuums - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hdzkc4GQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691411799/autoexpress/2023/08/Best workshop vaccum - header_wsdoky.jpg)
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Best car vacuum cleaners 2023
We put car and workshop vacuum cleaners to the test - which of these heavy-duty cleaners picks up the win?
7 Aug 2023
Best Digital Multimeters 2023![Multimeter test - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cLZBYtBK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690965859/autoexpress/2023/08/Multimeter-header-image_zea7h2.jpg)
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Best Digital Multimeters 2023
We reveal our current favourite digital multimeters for tackling car electrics
2 Aug 2023
Best online car battery retailers 2023![Best online car battery retailer - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--C9I5hxaJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690376131/autoexpress/2023/07/Best online car battery retailer - header_tgzkvs.jpg)
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Best online car battery retailers 2023
We reveal your top choices for buying car batteries online, plus the non-starters
26 Jul 2023
Best car tyre inflators 2023![Best car tyre inflators - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7zeEzidS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690205350/autoexpress/2023/07/Best car tyre inflators - header_b9xuss.jpg)
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Best car tyre inflators 2023
We test eight cordless compressors to reveal the one that feels the pressure least from its rivals
24 Jul 2023
Best brake fluid testers 2023![Best brake fluid testers - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zRgrONIV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687425004/autoexpress/2023/06/Brake-fluid-tester-header_iujjx6.jpg)
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Best brake fluid testers 2023
Knowing the state of your brake fluid is vital. Which tester is best?
22 Jun 2023
Best pressure washer trigger guns 2023![Best pressure washer trigger guns - how we tested them header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1kMC1tyx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687344471/autoexpress/2023/06/How-we-tested-stubby_exz4hz.jpg)
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Best pressure washer trigger guns 2023
‘Stubbies’ take a shot at claiming top spot...
21 Jun 2023
Car Product Awards 2023: the best kit for your car![Assortment of car-related products](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_7z51M0j--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685978668/autoexpress/2023/06/Product of the Year 2023 - header image.jpg)
![Assortment of car-related products](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_7z51M0j--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685978668/autoexpress/2023/06/Product of the Year 2023 - header image.jpg)
Car Product Awards 2023: the best kit for your car
Our team of experts has tested more than 500 products over the past year. Here, we reveal the very best you can buy
5 Jun 2023
Best clay bars 2023![Clay bar testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ORkvICi9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685632514/autoexpress/2023/06/Best clay bars 2023.jpg)
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Best clay bars 2023
Which is the best clay bar for removing invisible contaminants?
1 Jun 2023
Best screwdriver sets 2023![Best screwdriver sets - main](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--c21HBftq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610983034/autoexpress/2021/01/Best screwdriver sets 2021-9.jpg)
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Best screwdriver sets 2023
Our tests reveal the best ’drivers to turn to for car work
1 Jun 2023
Best toolboxes to buy 2023![Best toolboxes](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Q49BxUGT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1613125565/autoexpress/2021/02/Toolbox 2021-2.jpg)
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Best toolboxes to buy 2023
Which storage solution best organises tools of all shapes and sizes?
15 May 2023
Best pressure washers 2023![Alloy wheel being cleaned with pressure washer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yoaGFq9B--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677254085/autoexpress/2023/02/Best pressure washers 2023.jpg)
![Alloy wheel being cleaned with pressure washer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yoaGFq9B--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677254085/autoexpress/2023/02/Best pressure washers 2023.jpg)
Best pressure washers 2023
We fire up ten rivals to discover which cleans up
24 Apr 2023
How to check your car’s service history![vehicle service book](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---SS-B9O5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603460987/autoexpress/2020/10/service-book.jpg)
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How to check your car’s service history
A full service history can add value to your car: here’s how to check it, and where to look for the information.
28 Mar 2023
Best winter car kit: top products to prepare your car![Person scraping ice off of windscreen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TkWjaNWK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667490224/autoexpress/2022/11/Best winter car kit.jpg)
![Person scraping ice off of windscreen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TkWjaNWK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667490224/autoexpress/2022/11/Best winter car kit.jpg)
Best winter car kit: top products to prepare your car
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
3 Nov 2022
Best trolley jacks 2022![Trolley jack testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yTqlFuIZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1662457309/autoexpress/2022/09/Best trolley jacks 2022.jpg)
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Best trolley jacks 2022
What’s the low-down on these high-rise products?
6 Sep 2022
Best spanner sets 2022![Spanner testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8F7aAW7i--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661256495/autoexpress/2022/08/Best spanner sets.jpg)
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Best spanner sets 2022
Which product turned our heads in the workshop?
23 Aug 2022
Best inspection lamps 2022![LED worklights and inspection lamps header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FXNCoo_d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1618226263/autoexpress/2021/04/LED worklights and inspection lamps -10.jpg)
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Best inspection lamps 2022
We put nine contenders in the spotlight to see which is best
1 Aug 2022
Best borescope inspection cameras 2022![Best inspection cameras - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--64urK3h5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658315118/autoexpress/2022/07/Best inspection cameras header.jpg)
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Best borescope inspection cameras 2022
We find the best borescope inspection cameras to take a closer look at your car
20 Jul 2022
Best car cleaning tips: the secrets to a perfect finish![How to wash your car professionally](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0CemICA_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183348/autoexpress/2017/09/1_19.jpg)
![How to wash your car professionally](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0CemICA_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183348/autoexpress/2017/09/1_19.jpg)
Best car cleaning tips: the secrets to a perfect finish
We get some top car care and car cleaning tips from one of the best in the business
13 Jul 2022
Best coolant testers 2022![Best coolant testers - test being carried out](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--VvasxDbL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657008280/autoexpress/2022/07/Best coolant testers %2722.jpg)
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Best coolant testers 2022
We find how best to check your concentration
5 Jul 2022
How to wash your car![How to wash your car - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Abehg1EM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183740/autoexpress/2017/05/car_photo_438622.jpg)
![How to wash your car - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Abehg1EM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183740/autoexpress/2017/05/car_photo_438622.jpg)
How to wash your car
A step-by-step guide on the basics of how to hand wash your car and make it shine
20 Apr 2022
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'![Mike Rutherford opinion](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EO11UZH5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638528278/autoexpress/2021/12/Opinion AEX Mike Rutherford fuel.jpg)
![Mike Rutherford opinion](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EO11UZH5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638528278/autoexpress/2021/12/Opinion AEX Mike Rutherford fuel.jpg)
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'
Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist
5 Dec 2021