Car Maintenance

From waxes and washes to tyres and tools, the top kit for your car

Is your car suffering from a smoky exhaust? Our troubleshooting guide tells you the causes and what you need to do to fix it

Here’s everything you need to know about changing your car’s 12V battery

The best kneeling pads and mats protect you from cold, dirty floors when doing car DIY. We test eight to crown a champion

Depending on who you ask, part-worn tyres are either a great money-saver or a risky gamble. But should you buy part-worn tyres and what are the risks …

We reveal the biggest hits, plus the ones bubbling under

The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…

We drill down to find the best tool for your money...

Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today

Which is best at getting light where you need it?

A full service history can add a lot of value to a used car. We explain everything you need to know

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter

Which unit can handle the pressure of washing a car the best?

We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight

Help your DIY to take a turn for the better with a cordless ratchet wrench

Use our handy guide to find the right engine oil for your car

The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny

​​We round up eight cordless rotary multitools to see which one should be in your garage

The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK

We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition

The British sports car maker will start rolling out 450kW rapid chargers in Europe next summer

What is car paint protection, what are the different options and are they worth it?

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

Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars

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

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?

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…

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

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

We reveal our current favourite digital multimeters for tackling car electrics

We reveal your top choices for buying car batteries online, plus the non-starters