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Leaders of the pack 2008
After a year of testing, we present 2008’s must-have best buys.
By:Auto Express team
15 Dec 2008
We tested and reviewed hundreds of car-related products and gadgets in 2008, from wax and maps to the handiest sat-nav – and here are our favourites.
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In This Review
- Introductioncurrently readingAfter a year of testing, we present 2008’s must-have best buys.
- Top buy of 2008Pure Highway (Issue 1,011), Price: £59.99, Contact: 01923 277488, www.pure.com
- iPod-friendly head unitsPioneer DEH-50UB (Issue 1,029), Price: £89.99, Contact: 01753 789789, www.pioneer.co.uk
- Roof boxesKamei Corvara 390 (Issue 998), Price: £239.95, Contact: 01539 621884, www.roofbox.co.uk
- Upholstery cleanersAutoglym Interior Shampoo (Issue 1,011), Price: £4.99, Contact: 01462 677766, www.autoglym.com
- Speed camera locatorsNovus GPS Rider (Issue 1,020), Price: £89.99, Contact: 0845 659 0959, www.novusgps.com
- Leather cleanersSimoniz Leather Care Cream (Issue 1,011), Price: £4.99, Contact: 0161 491 7391, www.simoniz.co.uk
- Rain repellentsComma ProVision Rain Clear Gel (Issue 1,035), Price: £6.49, Contact: 01474 564311, www.commaoil.com
- FM transmittersMacally FM Cup (Issue 996), Price: £24.99, Contact: 01223 833412, www.mp3essentials.co.uk
- Portable sat-navsGarmin nüvi 760 (Issue 1,000), Price: £189.99, Contact: 023 8052 4000, www.garmin.co.uk
- Touch-up kitsMer Scratch and Stone Chip Removal Kit (Issue 1,006), Price: £24.99, Contact: 020 8401 0002, www.merproducts.com
- Trim cleanersHalfords Advanced Trim Shine (Issue 1,011), Price: £5.99, Contact: 0845 762 6625, www.halfords.com
- Mini-compressor’sRing RAC600 Automatic Digital (Issue 1,002), Price: £20.87, Contact: 0113 213 7389, www.ringautomotive.co.uk
- Power packsHalfords Portable 200 (Issue 1,016), Price: £89.99, Contact: 0845 762 6625, www.halfords.com
- In-car safesRAC Compact (Issue 1,007), Price: £41.99, Contact: 0870 607 0197, www.rac.co.uk
