Product group tests
Gunson Anti-Freeze and Coolant Tester 77105
Gunson Anti-Freeze and Coolant Tester 77105
The Gunson is unique in having a dial gauge.
Hose reels tested
Hose reels tested
Winding in your hose is no fun without a decent reel, so we test a selection designed to make car washing easier
Glass cleaners mini test
Glass cleaners mini test
We test a pair of glass cleaners on a mucky windscreen to see which will reign supreme
Tyre test 2012
Tyre test 2012
We test eight of the latest tyres to the limit to reveal which is best for your car
iPad mounts mini test
iPad mounts mini test
We test two iPad mounts, designed to keep back seat passengers entertained on long journeys
Bluecol Aero-Flex
Bluecol Aero-Flex
Anti-freeze specialist Bluecol still has a few things to learn about wipers, as these retro-fit blades come with no fewer than six adaptors
Trico Neoform
Trico Neoform
Trico has gone its own way with the clip design on the Neoform – it’s three times the length of most rivals, although it is shaped to match the blade’…
Lucas Clearvision
Lucas Clearvision
Despite having both graphic and written instructions, the Lucas product omits to mention the need to rotate the blade to both remove and fit it.
Auto Bulbs Direct
Auto Bulbs Direct
Bulb retailer Auto Bulbs Direct has ventured into the wiper market, and it’s something of a work in progress.
Valeo Silencio XTRM
Valeo Silencio XTRM
Valeo was the only one to warn of the risk of sprung wiper arms hitting the screen during fitting.
Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades
Own-brand offering from online retailer Wiper Blades is a cost-effective alternative to our winner.
HyperMiler.co.uk MPG Calculator
HyperMiler.co.uk MPG Calculator
A very basic app with adverts running along the top.
12V adapters mini test
12V adapters mini test
We plugged in a smartphone, iPod and sat-nav to see how three top 12v adapters fared
Sat-nav stereos tested
Sat-nav stereos tested
Latest in-car entertainment systems mix sat-nav and stereo in one package
Screwdriver sets tested
Screwdriver sets tested
A screwdriver set has to provide a range of heads for the different fasteners involved in car DIY. We pick the best
Bug shifters mini test
Bug shifters mini test
We test two new bug shifters against our reigning champion from Simoniz
Sat-nav mini-test
Sat-nav mini-test
We test two new sat-navs from TomTom against our reigning champion, the Garmin nuLink! 1695LMU
In-car power inverters tested
In-car power inverters tested
Turn your car battery into mains power to charge your phone, laptop or even cordless tools. We tested 10 of the best inverters
Radio-controlled cars tested
Radio-controlled cars tested
There’s endless fun at your fingertips with the latest radio-controlled cars – and we pick from 12 of the top thrillers
20 great gadgets
20 great gadgets
Can’t afford a new car, but want some hi-tech kit? We’ve assembled 20 great aftermarket gadgets to keep you at the cutting edge
Driving aids tested
Driving aids tested
We ask a panel of readers to test the latest driving aids and in-car gadgets, then tell us which they’d pay extra for
Hi-tech stereos tested
Hi-tech stereos tested
Top-end cars call for top-end sounds. Here’s our pick of the best available
In-car DVD players
In-car DVD players
Plug in a portable media player, and long journeys will fly by for passengers. We choose from eight
TSL Retractable Roller Blinds
TSL Retractable Roller Blinds
Price: £3.99 a pair
Contact: 01507 578528, tsl-products.co.uk
Halfords Roller Sunblind
Halfords Roller Sunblind
Price: £9.99 each
Contact: 0845 762 6625, www.halfords.com
Clippasafe Roller Blinds
Clippasafe Roller Blinds
Price: £7.49 a pair
Contact: 0115 921 1899, www.clippasafe.co.uk
Sumex ElectroStatic Sun Shade
Sumex ElectroStatic Sun Shade
Price: £4.99 a pair
Contact: 01455 822000, www.a1motorstores.co.uk
Winnie the Pooh Sunblinds
Winnie the Pooh Sunblinds
Price: £10.99 a pair
Contact: 01980 676400, www.caeurope.co.uk
