How much to respray the front of my Renault Clio?

Hello. I've just brought a Renault Clio and it looks like someone has already sanded the bonnet and one side down ready for a re-spray. I was wondering how much a full respray would cost?

How can I protect my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' paint from bird droppings?

I have just bought a 18-month-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate and have to park under trees. There is a constant problem with bird droppings (pigeons) that may well result in damage to the paintwork. Any...

Who would you recommend for repairing a large scratch on my Toyota Avensis' bonnet?

I have a nine-inch scratch on the bumper of my Metallic Silver Toyota Avensis. Can you advise what the best way to repair this will be? I plan to sell the car in the next 6-12 months and wonder if it is...

What's happening to my Volvo V70's paintwork?

After rain, when drying, semi circular deposits are left behind and eat into my Volvo V70's paintwork. I don't know the cause or the necessary restorative treatment. Deep pits are left behind. This has...

Do I need to spend £300 on paint protection for my new Volkswagen Golf?

I shall shortly be taking delivery of a new Golf. The Volkswagen dealership is trying to sell me a paint protection extra at some £300. Is it worth it or would regular polishing do the job just as well?

Is there a cheaper alternative to the £450 paint protection I'm offered with my new BMW 5 Series?

I have been quoted £450 to have my new BMW 5 Series protected - this seems very expensive and I am doubtful that it is worth the money, as the car will be low mileage and will be kept in a garage. I recall...

How do I find the paint code for my 2002 Ford Focus?

I have a 2006 Ford Focus automatic estate which is red. However, I cannot find out which red - I have looked at the car registration disc as advised but can find nothing there. Somewhere I assume there...

How can I get my Ford Focus Estate's paint code from the VIN number?

I have been trying to find my car's details in order to identify the paint. I have entered the VIN number into various sites. One informed me that my 2006 Ford Focus Estate was a 3-door Focus van and other...

Cover up job

The paint protection Cilajet is getting good reviews on this side of the pond. US and Canadian websites are www.cilajet.com and www.cilajetcanada.com I'm not sure if the product is available in Britain....

How can we remove black paint from our 2008 Alfa Romeo 147's bodywork?

Our car 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has been splashed with what appears to be black paint. I've tried tar remover, white spirits and elbow grease, but nothing seems to shift it. Do you have any ideas, please?...