Best toolkits 2026 – essential tool sets to keep you moving
If you’re planning any routine car or home maintenance, a toolkit is an essential purchase. We’ve tested the best
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The best plug-in hybrid company cars you can get in the UK
PHEVs make great company cars because their ability to run on electricity helps keep BIK tax low. These are the best plug-in hybrid fleet cars you can get
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Cars coming soon: the new cars worth waiting for
Don't buy a car until you've read this – our ultimate guide to the new models going on sale in the coming months and beyond
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Best car polishes 2026: the best ways to remove scratches and swirls
Polish is a key ingredient in getting – and keeping – your car’s paintwork in tip-top condition. But which is best?
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Best alloy wheel cleaners 2026 - tried and tested
Cleaning your wheels is one of the grubbiest jobs, but which alloy wheel cleaner makes it easiest? We've put eight to the test
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Best upholstery cleaners 2026 - the products to bring sparkle to your seats
Clean up your car’s fabric interior with an upholstery cleaner. We've tested the ones which best battle daily grime and ground-in stains
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Best hot hatches 2026 – the most fun, and the one to avoid
A great hot hatch needs to combine driving fun with everyday usability. So, which models do it best – and which one is best avoided?
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The new California: everything you need in a campervan?
With a clever three-room concept, intuitive central control unit and pleasing sleeping solutions, the Volkswagen California moves camping forward.
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Best 12-volt multi-socket adapters 2026
If you need to charge multiple devices on the go, a multi-socket adapter can be a real lifesaver. These are the best ones currently on sale
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How the Volkswagen e-Transporter makes a convincing case for electric vans
With punchy performance, strong load-carrying capabilities, clever features and the chance to reduce running costs, the e-Transporter is a tempting proposition.
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Best dog guards 2026
Travelling with a dog in the car will be safer for everyone if you install a barrier to prevent them from roaming freely. We've tested a selection to see which are barking up the right tree
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Best sat-nav apps 2026 – most popular apps tried and tested
Getting from A to B is something any sat-nav app should excel at, but the best can do more than just tell you where to go. Here, we name the best
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Best head torches in 2026
The best head torches can be a lifesaver when you're stranded by the side of the road in the dark. We've tested nine models to see which head torch outshines the competition
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Best screenwash 2026
Ensuring your washer fluid is topped up is essential, but which screenwash is best for the job, and which are best avoided? We've tested a selection to find out
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Best emergency breakdown warning lights 2026
A breakdown can be dangerous as well as stressful, but these warning lights and car warning triangles help to make your stranded vehicle more visible to other road users. Here, we find out which one’s best
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Best wireless charging phone holders 2026
Need to charge your phone on the go? A phone holder which charges your phone wirelessly makes a lot of sense, but the gap between the best and worst is big indeed
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Best leather cleaners 2026
Not all leather cleaners are made equal, and there are many different types and qualities available, from foam to cream or spray. We get the microfibre cloths out to find out which is best
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4 ways Renault is redefining fleet – and why it matters for your business
How Renault’s fleet formula cuts the total cost of ownership, boosts driver appeal and simplifies electrification for SMEs
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Autumn Budget 2025: what does it mean for motorists?
Electric vehicle owners will be £300 a year worse off because a 3p per mile tax is being introduced in the Budget
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Best car covers 2026
A good car cover can protect your pride and joy from the elements all year round, but the gap between the best and the worst couldn't be wider
