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The windscreen on my Honda S2000 has the residue from using Diamondbright on the screen, plus pine sap from parking under pine trees. All the preparitory cleaners from Auto Glym, downwards have failed...
I have bought some Simoniz brake dust repellant alloy wheel cleaner 2-in-1 formula. It is a spray. A friend has advised against using it as he says it will ruin the brake pads. Is he right? I have thought...
I have some stains on my front seats, caused by I know not what. The black material has been lightened in a couple of small patches and Halfords seat shampoo does not seem able to remove them. I fear the...
I have just brought 06 plate corsa for my son. Is it ok for me to clean engine or should I get a franchised dealer to do it.
Is there any tricks of the trade when cleaning the interior of a smokers car and trying to illiminate the aroma of nicotine? Thanks.
Do you subscribe to the generally accepted advice that you should not apply polish (not even wax) to a new car until it is 3 months old, to allow the paint to harden ?
Two weeks ago we purchased a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso VTX HDI 1,560cc, 65,000 miles, from a reputable local non-franchised dealer. We like the car very much. However, after removing the two interior...
Can you recommend a product for removing pigeon droppings from a car?
I have just returned from 2 weeks holiday to find bird mess over the boot of my Volkswagen Eos. I bought the car new 2 years ago and had to have it resprayed under warranty after a few months due to colour...
I have just bought a new Honda Jazz. The garage wanted to charge £300 for applying Auto Autoshine. I can get it done for £204. Is it worth doing or would it be better to do myself?