Product group tests
Car polish test
Car polish test
It's a bumper test of 30 polishes that leave your car’s bodywork looking like new.
A Big Hand
A Big Hand
DIY on your car is filthy work – so let’s hear it for the products that shift oil and grime from your palms. We pick the best from 12.
Fuel for thought
Fuel for thought
Filling a diesel with petrol can be a costly error. We look at the best kit to stop you doing it
CarPlan Engine Cleaner & Degreaser
CarPlan Engine Cleaner & Degreaser
Price: £4.50
Pack size: 500ml
Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner
Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner
Price: £6.99
Pack size: One litre
Wired-in hands-free kits tested
Wired-in hands-free kits tested
A built-in hands-free set-up is the most convenient solution for in-car phone use. We name the best from eight
Leaders of the pack 2008
Leaders of the pack 2008
After a year of testing, we present 2008’s must-have best buys.
Xmas gift guide Pt 6
Xmas gift guide Pt 6
Stumped at what to buy the car nut in your family this festive season? Our final festive guide picks five of the best car-friendly gadgets around
Xmas gift guide Pt 5
Xmas gift guide Pt 5
Stumped at what to buy the car nut in your family this festive season? Our fifth festive guide picks the best books and entertainment
Xmas gift guide Pt 3
Xmas gift guide Pt 3
Stumped at what to buy the car nut in your family this festive season? Part three of our festive guide picks five top driving days
Xmas gift guide Pt 1
Xmas gift guide Pt 1
Stumped at what to buy the car nut in your family this festive season? Our first festive guide picks five of the best sat-navs around
Xmas gift guide Pt 4
Xmas gift guide Pt 4
Stumped at what to buy the car nut in your family this festive season? Well there's plenty of toys for car nuts out there. We pick five of the best.
Road maps test
Road maps test
Drivers who prefer to use a traditional road atlas rather than sat-nav still have lots of choice – and we pick the best from 12 top products
Multimedia players test
Multimedia players test
Media players that can handle both films and music are great for kids in the car. We put eight to the test...
iPod head unit test
iPod head unit test
More and more car stereo head units let you plug in your iPod – but which is the best option? We choose from 12 top systems...
Filter removal tool test
Filter removal tool test
You can save money by changing your car’s oil and filter yourself, but you need a specialist tool to do it. We pick the best from 12.
Tyre test
Tyre test
We put 200 tyres to the test to reveal the best rubber on the market for your car
Lock-grip plier test
Lock-grip plier test
Lock grip pliers are a toolbox must for any car DIY fan. But which ones should you go for? We test 12 sets.
In-car tidies test
In-car tidies test
Which boot and seat tidies sort your in-car clutter best? We test 12.
Car history checks test
Car history checks test
Kicking the tyres won’t reveal the hidden secrets of a used car. Data checks should – we pick from eight.
