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Getting the wax and silicone deposit off windscreens?
I have a 2003 Hyundai 1.3 GS Getz. It always passes its MOT, the last being in September, twice. I have had new wiper blades fitted but seem unable to overcome the juddering and graunching when using the...
Having terrible trouble with a streaky screen, I changed the wiper blades for a second time in a month after first sourcing MER windscreen cleaner and applying as per instructions. Both were a waste of...
Contaminated screen wash water is a widespread problem and often produces unpleasant odours. All water contains some micro-organisms that will increase to unhealthy levels in water stored over long periods....
While agreeing entirely that it was daylight robbery to want to charge £46 to flush out the screenwash system ("Car Clinic", pM8, 16th October), may I suggest that it may save the health (or even the lives)...
I just went to the local Nissan dealer to trade in my Nissan, and purchased a Vauxhall. I saw the Vauxhall on Sunday and everything looked ok. I went into the office to finalise the paperwork today and...
I see that one of your readers, in reviewing a Nissan Pathfinder, says it needs a heated screen. Just a general question - does any manufacturer other than Ford do these as a standard fit? I'm talking...
I took my car to a garage I've been using for many years for a standard MOT. On the whole, I'm happy with the service they provide and have not had any complaints. Today, I went to collect my car and paid...
The car is a 2007 Renault Laguna 150 DCI. The windscreen is developing spots, about 3mm in diameter, like semi-transparent watermarks which are inside the screen, perhaps between the laminate layers. They...
A thrown-up stone caused a chip on the base of my Honda CR-V's windscreen and apparently it's too small to be repaired. Would say clear nail varnish provide an adequate repair?