All Purpose Cleaners (APCs) are a vital part of any dedicated car care enthusiast’s arsenal and there are some good ones on the market such as Meguiar’s APC and Grime Out by Britemax.

Another one I like a lot is Outrageous Orange™ by American brand Malco Automotive imported to the UK by the marvellous Slim’s Detailing. Of the many US brands, Malco keeps a low profile but their stuff is of the highest order.

Anyway, Outrageous Orange has a heady scent of orange, is bio-degradable and shifts grease, dirt and grime, for fun.

I was recently offered some ‘garage points’ by ‘er indoors More >

Completely designed and manufactured in-house by Jenvey, the new Heritage Throttle Body has been developed with Aston Martin specialist GTC Engineering and boasts all the plus points associated with Individual Throttle Bodies (ITBs), yet manages to marry these with the subtle, understated looks of a period carburettor – ensuring that it won’t look out of place in the engine bays of any classic and retro vehicles.

The Heritage Throttle Body is an entirely homogenous replacement for traditional twin-carb setups that will fit any vehicle currently running any DCOE carburettor model.

Prices start at £620 for a single setup, a pair cost £1120 More >

Colin at Killer Brands does a great job with a wide range of car detailing and related products, some of which he imports from the States. However, lurking within the line-up are a couple of own brand products including the Winners Detailing range.

Priced at the budget end of the market nevertheless, the range belies its humble pricing and offers a strong level of value for money. I was asked to try their Winners Carnauba Paste Wax (containing 60 per cent Brazilian carnauba) and was extremely impressed.

In an industry where bright colours and nifty smells abound, the Winners Carnauba Wax is More >

Sealey’s NEW DAS151 – Random Orbital Sander features variable speed control that ranges from 4000 to 7000rpm. Consisting of an alloy bevel gear head with composite motor housing, this model is supplied with a Ø150mm hook-and-loop backing pad and a side-handle.

There is also a rotating self-contained dust extraction port with dust collection bag.  Optional dust-free adaptor with Ø28mm outlet for use with dust-free vacuums, model number DFS151.DFA.

For further details or to view Sealey’s range visit www.sealey.co.uk or alternatively call their customer service department on 01284 757500.

The summer in the UK might be short but the hot weather can certainly do some damage to your vehicle’s engine if you don’t keep your cooling system in good shape.

Fortunately, the solution is simple. Just add a bottle of DEI Radiator Relief™ to your coolant and your vehicle’s operating temperature will be reduced by up to 30°F the maker’s claim. (16.66° Celsius).

Engine wear will be minimised, the temperature gauge needle will stay away from the red section when sitting in summer traffic jams and you won’t be bothered by an overheating radiator ruining your day out.

Radiator Relief™ works by More >