Accessories & Tyres

A chunky Halfords discount on fitted tyres is our deal of the day for October 13

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

Which is best if you want to mind the GAP?

Everything you need to know about using a car tyre puncture repair kit - and when you shouldn’t!

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

Filling station profit margins in the spotlight again, as OPEC production cuts force the price of fuel up in September

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?

Maintain your tyres and you'll reap the benefits with an improved drive and lower running costs. We explain all

We reveal the best electric vehicle apps for helping find public charging spots

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…

We test the latest backpacks and hampers for eating out or alfresco dining

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 reveal the best way to block out the sun while keeping your car and passengers cool

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

A welcome return for Kumho with its latest Ecsta. It delivered on its performance target of good braking, but there are areas that need improving

Hankook has become known for developing a tyre throughout its life, and it has a good base here, but it’s clear work still needs to be done

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

Our testers follow their noses to reveal the in-car air fresheners that are not to be sniffed at

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

We line up some high-octane games for your phone to reveal the very best that you can get your hands on

As government calls for greater fuel price transparency, a ‘frustrating’ approach from National Highways costs drivers 12p a litre at motorway service…

You can save lots of money by buying car parts online, but which is the best site?

Planned pyrolysis plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres per year

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

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

We find the best way to charge your electric vehicle from a three-pin plug…

Boxes and bags to help leep your food chilled as temperatures rise…

We reveal the best way to get your car going if the battery’s flat

The One is the new e-scooter from Hilo, the company co-founded but ex-Nissan boss Andy Palmer

Keep an eye on your running costs with our top choices

We reveal the best ways to bring back the shine to paintwork that’s been dulled by scratches and swirls