Want to protect against insurance fraud? A dash cam does just that, but it’s worth going for a unit that records crisp, clear footage that’s useable. That’s why Nextbase’s 522GW uses a 1440p high-definition sensor, which records through a polarising lens to cut down on reflections for extra clarity. It’s easy to use thanks to an in-built, three-inch touchscreen, and an optional rear-facing camera can be easily connected for extra coverage. It’s available directly from Nextbase’s website for £169.
Price: £169.00
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Summer holidays can stretch your car’s boot space to its limit – so extra storage can be needed. The Roof Box Company has options for all budgets, that can be combined with roof bars in great-value package deals. You can add a bike rack while you’re at it - roof, tow bar or rear-mounted racks are available.
Price: various
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A magazine subscription is the perfect gift for someone who loves cars – and we have a wide selection for every taste, from the latest news and reviews to high-performance exotica. There are great summer deals available too, with three, six or 12-month subscriptions from as little as £28.99 – and trial offers starting at just £1. Call 0330 333 9491 and quote P23SGG to order.
Price: from £1
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Summer car trips are great fun. That is, until you get home and look at the extent of the bug splatter at the front of your car. Q²M Bug&Grime offers an easy and effective way of removing unsightly bug splatter and other road grime, reducing the chance of damaging bodywork with aggressive scrubbing. The formula is safe to use on any surface and easily rinses away. It’s a must-have in the summer months. For additional help, Q²M QuickDetailer offers an easy method of making your car’s surfaces slicker and more glossy. It has a special formula designed to remove smudges and smears, and this makes it perfect for post-wash touch-ups, or for getting rid of those dreaded fresh water spots. It’s also great as a drying aid if you’re washing your car in
hot conditions.
Price: from £9.50
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The morning after, it’s a good idea to be sure you’re okay to drive by using a breathalyser. Accurate results are a must, which is where the AlcoSense Elite 3 comes in. Gaining the Recommended accolade within the Auto Express 2022 breathalyser group test, the Elite 3 shows your alcohol limit in seconds with colour-coded readings. It can be set to any limit in the UK or Ireland and uses a premium semiconductor sensor for results that can be trusted. It’s practical, too, with all of this tech housed in a pocket-sized unit.
Price: £69.99
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This waterless cleaning solution from Mullocks Dry Wash has advanced nano technology and Carnauba wax, to help maintain a showroom finish while saving water. It’s a wash and wax in one, so it’ll clean your paintwork and leave it with a protective, water-repellent layer for a
long-lasting shine.
Price: £21.99
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You want your car looking its best during the summer months so regularly treating it to a proper wash is essential. Nilfisk’s Core 130 Bike and Car Pressure Washer has 130 bar of pressure and an anti-kink hose that’s easy to store. Right now, it comes with some bonus accessories, too. These include a car brush, an auto nozzle, an under-chassis nozzle and a super foam sprayer. Keeping your car clean has never been so easy.
Price: from £149.99
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Winners of four Auto Express Best Buy reviews, the Overland and Overland+
are excellent expedition-proven power banks that canalso jump start any engine from 0.1 to 5.0 litres. The units can berecharged via either mains or an optional fold-out solar panel, and are supplied with its own 12V lighter-style socket.
Price: from £79.95
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There are several good reasons to
have a physical map in the ageof online navigation. Whether you simply want a back-up for when your smartphone nav fails you or need some assistance planning road trips and days out, the Collins Big Road Atlas Britain 2024 is here to help. Fully updated for this year, the spiral-bound map features a 3.2 miles-to-one inch scale, with 22 urban areas formatted in one mile per one inch. Those looking for ideas for days out will particularly appreciate the 30 categories of points of interest.
Price: £14.99
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After you’ve finished meticulously cleaning your car, it’s important to make sure your hard work doesn’t go to waste. That’s why wax is a vital part of any home-detailing kit - it provides a layer of protection over the paint finish while also giving a glossy finish. Bilt Hamber’s Double Speed Wax is an award-winner that’s both water-repellent and detergent-resistant, giving great-looking results that’ll last. It’s better value than paste waxes, which can be expensive, with Double Speed Wax coming in at £16.95 for a 250ml tin. An applicator pad and a microfibre cloth are included.
Price: from £16.95
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A-Z, one of the most iconic map brands
in existence, has been around since 1936.
To assist the motorist of today, there’s the new and updated A-Z Great Britain & Northern Ireland Road Atlas 2024, coming in the familiar and easy-to-use A3 format with a 3.5 miles-to-one inch scale. Helping take the hassle out of road-trip planning, it features a mileage chart for average journey times, plus port and airport plans, a map of Folkestone’s Channel Tunnel terminus and dozens of detailed maps for town and city centres.
Price: £12.99
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Nothing dates a car quite like its factory-fitted infotainment set-up, and older systems lacking now must-have modern features will never be more annoying than on long, summer trips. Pioneer’s SPH-EVO950DAB provides a solution, packaging features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, DAB radio, Bluetooth and much more in a neat unit that’s controlled via a responsive nine-inch touchscreen. It’ll fit almost any vehicle whether it has a one or two-DIN slot, as it uses a floating tablet-style design, and is compatible with an optional reversing camera.
Price: £649
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