When should I polish my new car?
I will be taking delivery of my new Kia Cee'd soon, which is finished in metallic black. Can you tell me which polishes I should use and how often?
Also will seek your website recommendation for GAP insurance as car was £13,000 and dealership gap = £349 for 3 years and cover to £25 therefore more than I need. I don't think the salesman is happy as I've turned down his insurance and finance!
Also will seek your website recommendation for GAP insurance as car was £13,000 and dealership gap = £349 for 3 years and cover to £25 therefore more than I need. I don't think the salesman is happy as I've turned down his insurance and finance!
Asked on 24 April 2014 by JM
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Use Autogym High Definition Wax as that coats the car with wax rather than cuts into the surface of the paint to give a shine. Expensive at £45 a tub, but cheaper than a paint treatment. Of course the salesman is not happy because he has missed out on three opportunities for commission that might have netted him £750 - £1000 altogether. GAP insurance bought from a dealer is usually 2/3 commission.
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