How do I remove unsightly stains from bodywork

I own a silver Toyota Corolla saloon, and am having trouble removing some stubborn stains from the bodywork. My mechanic tells me they were most likely caused by sun-cream from hands and that they can't...

What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work on my new Mercedes-Benz?

I bought a new Mercedes E200 two months ago which I need to keep for many years. What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work?

Quick fix for headlight lens 'bloom'.

Our 2004 Citroen C5 recently sailed through its MOT with a single advisory, noting that the Polycarbonate headlight covers had an external ‘bloom’ reducing light emission. Having spent many years in the...

Why do Jaguar front grilles look like chicken wire?

Jaguar will never recreate an icon similar to its E Type whilst it continues to make the front inlet grilles on its latest models look as though they are made of chromium-plated chicken wire.

Is a Citroen C1 door the same as a Peugot 107 door?

I've just had a cylinder block hurled through my C1's passenger window and the door is bent beyond repair. I can't find any spare C1 doors online yet, but I can find Peugot 107 doors. I know it's a long...

Repairing with 'pens'

Do you have a view regarding advertised magic 'pens' that purport to remove scratches and road chipping marks whatever the colour or type of paint your car has, or are these pens only any use for very...

Rust on wheel arches - worth repairing?

I have recently noticed fairly significant rust on three of the four wheel arches and around the boot lock. Firstly, have I got a chance of getting this fixed by MB. It is a 52 plate and had its last...

Failed bodywork repairs

During April, I paid a considerable amount of money in fixing my Honda's off-side rear wheel arch which had rusted in two areas. The rust returned in one area and was subsequently repaired again under...

MINI bumper problem

BMW/Mini @ Cooper Thames Ditton say a 7mm wide penetation hole in the rear bumper of a 58 (2008) Mini to the 3mm thick plastic exterior cannot be locally repaired and needs a complete new bumper at a cost...

How can I prevent my BMW 330ci's bumpers being stolen?

How can I stop the bumpers of my standard BMW 330ci from being stolen? I was thinking of putting a note in the window "parts marked". I notice a lot of these bumpers on eBay.