Why won't Mercedes-Benz repair the rusted doors on my 2002 S-Class?

I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that has suffered premature rusting of some body panels. In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz UK agreed to repair the rust on a door panel, but it reappeared within a few weeks....

Underustimated

I am having real difficulty in getting Volkswagen to honour its corrosion warranty on a second-hand Polo. They have passed me round various different departments, and I have had a number of telephone calls....

Varnishing point

My windscreen has been spotted with clear varnish used by a repairer for a minor body job. This is irritating as it makes the wipers noisy. What solvent can I use to get it off?

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....

Can I remove the plastic sheet from the underneath of my Citroen Xsara Picasso's engine bay?

My Citroen Xsara Picasso seems to have a large sheet of hard plastic across the bottom of the engine bay. It appears to have come loose, and as I don't know what its purpose is, I don't know if I can just...

Can I replace a 1997 Renault Clio front wing with a socket set?

My son's 1997 Renault Clio offside front wing is badly dented and must be replaced. Is this something I could do with just a socket set, or is welding required? The value of the car does not warrant taking...

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?...

Can I recommend ChipsAway of Guildford for bodywork repair?

For dents/scratches in and around Guildford, Surrey I strongly recommend Louis Wan at ChipsAway - fantastic service and results.

Could bumper damage have caused an S-reg Volkswagen Polo to be a 'cat C' write-off?

I've just found out that an S-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 we were proposing to purchase was a 'write off' and the status is 'Cat C'. I've spoken to the seller who said it was only the colour-coded bumper that...

Can my Ford Fiesta's creaky bonnet be easily fixed?

I think I have found source of the creaking rattle noise heard in the cabin of my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 'Style'. On the outside of the car, when very lightly pressing down on the bonnet with my fingers on...